Autumn in Iowa

I recently made a quick trip and much too short visit to Iowa. Here are some of the artistic highlights. . . . → Read More: Autumn in Iowa

Beer Banana Bread

Weird, right? But, even if you aren’t a beer lover, this brewskie banana bread is moist and delicious! . . . → Read More: Beer Banana Bread

Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Brandy-Caramel Drizzle

Another apple recipe today as I work down that peck of apples. Here is a great cookie with all the flavors of fall. . . . → Read More: Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Brandy-Caramel Drizzle

Apple Cranberry Chutney

A cookbook review of Minnesota’s Bounty and a delicious winter chutney recipe. . . . → Read More: Apple Cranberry Chutney

Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: Frida

Frida inspired orange shortbread, Tequila Steaks, Stuffed Squash with Rose Petals, Oaxaca Style Pork, a fruit tart, enchiladas, green rice, black beans, Jamaica flower water, Mexican candied pumpkin, chicken and peppers, Chiles en Nogado, fruity slaw, shrimp tacos, and Bean, Radish and Cheese Salad. . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: Frida

Busy Day Cobbler

Here is an easy and adaptable cobbler to accompany a cookbook review of Victuals by Ronni Lundy. . . . → Read More: Busy Day Cobbler

A Mexican Feast to Celebrate Frida for Food ‘n Flix

Enchiladas Tapatias, green rice, seasoned black beans, guacamole, and Jamaica Flower Water. . . . → Read More: A Mexican Feast to Celebrate Frida for Food ‘n Flix

Breakfast Cookies

Need another zucchini recipe? Here you go! . . . → Read More: Breakfast Cookies

Italian Sausage-Zucchini Soup for #SoupSwapParty

I am sharing a recipe for “Italian Sausage-Zucchini Soup” as I join bloggers from across the country in BookClubCookbook.com’s Soup Swap, to celebrate the launch of Soup Swap: Comforting Recipes to Make and Share (Chronicle, 9/16) by Kathy Gunst, Resident Chef for NPR’s “Here and Now.” . . . → Read More: Italian Sausage-Zucchini Soup for #SoupSwapParty

A Mexican Breakfast to celebrate The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo for Cook the Books

Join me in the first of two Frida events. Up today is my recipe for Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo to celebrate The Scecret Book of Frida Kahlo. . . . → Read More: A Mexican Breakfast to celebrate The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo for Cook the Books