Please Meet Anna…..

Welcome to a late addition to C.L.U.E. as I try to rectify a formidable FUBAR. Here’s a great Black Bean Salad and a Pasta Mediterranean Salad from Anna Dishes. . . . → Read More: Please Meet Anna…..

Icy Rum Punch from the Islands

It was 104 degrees F. last weekend here. Although it has only been in the lower 90s thus far this week, I still need to beat the heat.

Welcome to the August round of C.L.U.E. where we are all trying to BEAT the HEAT!

I was the assigned blog-stalker for Stacy from Food Lust . . . → Read More: Icy Rum Punch from the Islands

Honey Cookies

I baked up some honey cookies to celebrate this month’s Cook the Books round. For our latest read we perused through “The Wedding Bees” by Sarah-Kate Lynch. . . . → Read More: Honey Cookies

Food ‘n Flix August Announcement

I hope you can participate this month as Eliot’s Eats hosts Food ‘n Flix with August: Osage County. This film is not a traditional foodie film but I hope you can appreciate the inspiration. . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix August Announcement

Pork and Veggie Stir-Fry and Taiwan Fried Rice for Food ‘n Flix

This month’s feature film is Eat Drink Many Woman from director Ang Lee. Deb at Kahakai Kitchen is hosting. I made two dishes: a Pork Stir-Fry and Taiwan Fried Rice. . . . → Read More: Pork and Veggie Stir-Fry and Taiwan Fried Rice for Food ‘n Flix

Marinated Grilled Flank Steak for C.L.U.E.

I was so glad to find this marinated flank steak recipe at Kathy’s site. Trust me….this will become your favorite grilling marinade. . . . → Read More: Marinated Grilled Flank Steak for C.L.U.E.

Sage Compound Butter

Here is a delicious recipe for a savory compound butter that could be perfectly paired with all sorts of summer grilling recipes. Come along and check out the inspiring film for Food ‘n Flix that helped create this recipe. . . . → Read More: Sage Compound Butter

Picnic Fare for #Blogger CLUE

What’s in our basket? Smoky Pimento Cheese Spread, Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, and Spanish Deviled Eggs. Want to join us on our picnic? . . . → Read More: Picnic Fare for #Blogger CLUE

Spicy Southwest Chipotle Salad for #HotSummerEats

Today is the final day of #HotSummerEats which was organized by Culinary Adventures with Camilla. What a ride it’s been. Thanks, Cam! Camilla is so creative with her events and she definitely secures some of the best and most delicious sponsors. To win some of this great swag, remember that it is also the last . . . → Read More: Spicy Southwest Chipotle Salad for #HotSummerEats

Cherry-Almond-Crunch Chicken and Pasta Salad for #HotSummerEats

Stay with me here. Pasta, basil, feta, almonds AND cherries make for a delicious salad. Yes, I said fresh cherries. . . . → Read More: Cherry-Almond-Crunch Chicken and Pasta Salad for #HotSummerEats