Category: Clubs and Blog Hops
Food ‘n Flix Announcement for September: Frida
I am happy to announce the September Food ‘n Flix feature film: Frida. You may (or may not) know that September not only marks Mexican Independence Day (Spetember 16), but it also marks a collaborative event with Cook the Books. Last month, I announced that I was hosting the August/September round for CtB with The Secret…
Vampire Blood Cocktail
Why am I posting a Halloween-like cocktail at the end of August? Because I like to plan ahead….Also, it is time for Food ‘n Flix and the August feature is Hotel Transylvania 2 hosted by Kimberly at Coffee and Casseroles.
Party of One with a recipe on the side
Party of One, by David Holmes is a hilarious book, full of 90s music and pop culture. See how it inspired today’s dessert dish, Spiced Molten Chocolate Cake.
Cook the Books Announcement: The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo
I am happy to announce this Frida event!
Spinach Salad with Sweet Peas, Strawberries, and Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
The Food ‘n Flix feature film for July was Popeye (hosted by The Lawyer Cookbook). Here’s an homage in salad form to Popeye, his child and his love interest.
Chicago Style Pizza in a Skillet
Only I could read an Irish novel and come away with an inspiration to do Chicago-Style Pizza. Join me for this round of Cook the Books.
Insalata Russa for Food ‘n Flix
The Italian film, “I Am Love,” was the June feature for Food ‘n Flix. I had a hard time distinguishing what was being torched (no innuendo intended) in the film but I finally landed on making this Russian salad.
Grilled Cheese with Bread and Butter Pickles
It’s time for Cook the Books. Kathleen Flinn is the featured author and I enjoyed her memoir of food, recipes and love from her adventurous and sometimes eccentric family. I probably chose the strangest recipe to feature this month….Grilled Cheese and Bread & Butter Pickles
Wicked Fruit
This Wicked Fruit is laden with whiskey and Amaretto as inspired by this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature “The Witches of Eastwick.”
Unprejudiced Palate Italian Soup
Although spring has sprung, it is still a good time for soup, especially with our up and down temperatures. I created a warming soup for a cold spring day and to celebrate this round of Cook the Books.