Category: Clubs and Blog Hops

Balsamic Grilled Pork Chops, Scalloped Butternut Squash, I Heart Cooking Clubs and Ruth
Join me in joining IHCC as they celebrate Ruth Reichl. Today’s recipes come from Gourmet TODAY and a vintage Gourmet magazine, circa 2003.

Voodoo Grog (or a Froggy Princess Cocktail)
For October’s Food ‘n Flix we travel to New Orleans (and into the world of Disney) with The Princess and the Frog. Heeerrrreee’s a cocktail!

Olive Tapenade and Crostini
Today is a TLC Book Tour stop. What does a typical Midwestern family look like? It might be the Baumgartners. Here’s a review of Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners by Gretchen Anthony along with a truly delicious tapenade recipe.

Sourdough Pizza Crust with Local Toppings
My sourdough is still ALIVE! And, it makes a pretty killer pizza dough. Join me for this round of Cook the Books Club and Sourdough by Robin Sloan.

“In My Kitchen” September 2018
Peppers and lemonade….Pie plates and cheese knives…Cocktails and sunsets…..(and a snarky quote)…..

Sourdough Starter (again)
I’m trying to get another starter going so I can have something yeasty to post for the upcoming Cook the Books round featuring Sourdough by Robin Sloan. I need some magic mojo.

Apricot Meringue Pie for the 5th Annual Pieathalon
Welcome to the 5th Annual Pieathalon. My submission for the event, however, probably would not make the time trials…..

Greek Garden Veggie Salad with Grilled Corn
This salad is a perfect summer side (or a meal in itself).

