Category: Clubs and Blog Hops
Napa Turkey Salad
I count the days until spring every year. The count down starts in August. Softball season starts and merges with football season. In November—no more Friday nights standing in the cold. Then, Thanksgiving is here and basketball season begins. Winter Break comes and goes and we are still playing roundball. Sometime…
Mark Twain, Beignets, New Orleans and Cook the Book
This round of Cook the Books featured “Twain’s Feast,” How fortunate for me during my week of New Orleans posts.
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges
For the Food ‘n Flix film this month, we all watched “Stranger Than Fiction.” I was inspired by Ana’s sultry description of baked goods to make these Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges.
“Ready for Spring” Strawberry Muffins #TwelveLoaves
Yep, I am ready. The time has changed and we have all sprung back. The snow, ice and polar vortexes are gone. I have seen a robin. It is time for spring. Welcome sunshine. To celebrate (and to participate in #TwelveLoaves) I decided to use some fresh strawberries. It won’t be long and we…
Dessert for a Feast (for Food ‘n Flix)
The Food ‘n Flix pick this month was Babette’s Feast. This wonderful movie inspired me to make Kugelhopf. Keep reading for the film synopsis, Babette’s menu and my meager attempt at dessert.
Peperonata Chicken Pasta
Here is a delicious main dish for February’s Secret Recipe Club.
Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: The Breakfast Club
Yes, I know that The Breakfast Club wasn’t chock full of foodie references. Yes, I know that besides the title itself and the lunch scene, there is not a whole lot of food in this film. But, dontcha know I think it was a worthy film for Food ‘n Flix this month. (It is a classic and…
Baking Cakes in Kigali
For this round of Cook the Books, we traveled to Kigali to bake cakes with Angel in Gaile Parkin’s novel. I tried my best to bake colorful cupcakes that would make Angel proud. Keep reading to judge for yourself.
“Waffled” Breakfast Club Sandwich
I came of age in the 80s. I wore leg warmers, neon colors, Flashdance-influenced sweatshirts, and designer jeans. My hair has been pink, asymmetric, and teased up high (just not all at once). I have been a punk, a prep, and a rocker. I feel old. No really— I feel…
Pumpkin Cookies Galore for January’s Secret Recipe Club
I couldn’t help myself; I had to make three recipes from my assigned blog-buddy this month: Pumpkin Seed Oatmeal Cookies, Pumpkin Shortbread Bars, and Pumpkin Gingersnaps. Do you see a trend here?