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

Smoked Goat Cheese with Herbed Spice

This is one of those revisited and previously posted recipes. Smoked Goat Cheese is a super easy appetizer, especially when you have the grill going on a summer weekend.

I originally posted the recipe here. We have tweaked the recipe a great deal and I think we have perhaps perfected it here with the . . . → Read More: Smoked Goat Cheese with Herbed Spice

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

Drying Cherries

During a recent Cook the Books foray into Robin Mather’s The Feast Nearby, I had earmarked many, many recipes to try during the growing season.

One of these recipes (or rather a “How To” guide) was dehydrating cherries.

I love dried cherries and can snack on them often. I love baking recipes that call for . . . → Read More: Drying Cherries

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

Massaged Kale Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

I have made this kale salad for the past three years and it is a favorite. The Hubs loves it. He is amazed that kale could be this good.

The original recipe comes from Eating Well and can be found here.

Massaged Kale Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

2 bunches kale (about 7 cups) . . . → Read More: Massaged Kale Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

O Canada

After 35 years, we make a trek back to Alberta to visit old friends. . . . → Read More: O Canada

Watermelon Wine Spritzer with Fruit

This is a light and refreshing adult beverage—perfect for a warm evening on the patio. . . . → Read More: Watermelon Wine Spritzer with Fruit

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.