Olive Oil-Black Pepper Gelato for Movies & Munchies and Eat Pray Love

Here’s the belated announcement for this event, my contribution and the round-up—all in one. Join me for April’s Movies & Munchies’ feature film, Eat Pray Love. . . . → Read More: Olive Oil-Black Pepper Gelato for Movies & Munchies and Eat Pray Love

Pomegranate Tart for Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee

For this stop on the TLC Book Tour, I was pleased to receive a gratis copy of Pomegranate.

All opinions and rants are my own and were not influenced by my free copy. Not only is the cover art amazing, but the story is a must read.

About Pomegranate

• Publisher: Atria Books (April . . . → Read More: Pomegranate Tart for Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee

Paddy’s Punch

From a virtual yelp event during the pandemic (March 2021):

We all took a virtual trip to Ireland last night to hang out with Grace O’Malley. Never heard of her?

Grace O’Malley is the famous Irish pirate queen. She was fierce, powerful and cunning. She did have an audience with . . . → Read More: Paddy’s Punch

House of Eve and an antique pound cake recipe

The House of Eve is the Reese Witherspoon February Book Club pick! This may be one of the best books I’ve read this year. Here’s a review along with a retro pound cake recipe. . . . → Read More: House of Eve and an antique pound cake recipe

(500) Days of Summer and Swedish Meatballs

There wasn’t a lot of foodie inspiration in this month’s Movies & Munchie feature. I was inspired by the Ikea scene. If you haven’t seen this movie, it is a a cute, clever and poignant film about relationships. (Notice I didn’t say it was a rom-com.) . . . → Read More: (500) Days of Summer and Swedish Meatballs

Pizza Dip for Super Bowl LVII

Pizza dip is delicious and flexible. Add in you favorite pizza toppings. We used red onion, dried tomatoes, olives, and pepperoni. I think any combo of toppings would work. I’m also including a recipe for grilled pitas which make great dippers. . . . → Read More: Pizza Dip for Super Bowl LVII

Boeuf Bourginon in the Freezer for The Hundred Foot Journey

Here is a down-to-the-wire post for January’s Movies & Munchies. It’s a partially revamped post from 2015 with a new family recipe thrown in for The Hundred Foot Journey. . . . → Read More: Boeuf Bourginon in the Freezer for The Hundred Foot Journey

Birthday Dinner: Queso Fundido, Fajitas, Red Rice and Margaritas

A birthday celebration, lots of links to recipes, and a pomegranate margarita. I provide my take and suggestions for the dishes, too. Happy Birthday, Hubs! . . . → Read More: Birthday Dinner: Queso Fundido, Fajitas, Red Rice and Margaritas

Tomato Two-Times Easy Pasta w/Mushrooms for Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies

This month’s Cook the Books selection is Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies. The alternate title for this recipe is “When there’s no protein in the house and you’re not going to the store yet you don’t want to make plain spaghetti with red sauce.” (You’ll get it if you’ve read the book.) . . . → Read More: Tomato Two-Times Easy Pasta w/Mushrooms for Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies

Happy 2023 and another way to eat your Black-Eyed Peas

Here’s one more way to spice up a New Year’s tradition! Happy 2023!!!! . . . → Read More: Happy 2023 and another way to eat your Black-Eyed Peas