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My original blog - that was started in 2012 - is located at Culinary Adventures with Camilla.

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A Warm Bowl of Good Fortune: Arroz Caldo #SundayFunday

This week I am hosting the Sunday Funday group as we share lucky foods for New Year's. Stacy of Food Lust People Love, Sue of Palatable...

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Dec 30, 20233 min read

The Feast of Twelve Fishes: La Vigilia di Natale v.2023

Years ago, when I was in college, I dated a guy whose family was from Calabria. The first Christmas I spent with them was when I learned...

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Dec 25, 20236 min read

Revisiting an Eggnog Tasting + Homemade Eggnog #SundayFunday

This weekend the Sunday Funday bloggers are all about eggnog with an event hosted by Colleen of Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite...

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Dec 24, 20234 min read

Homemade Pocky

This was one of my kids' favorite treats from the Asian markets. They would always tuck a box or two of Pocky into the basket. I was so...

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Dec 22, 20232 min read

A Coastal Pairing: Apaltagua Costero Extra Brut + Shrimp Tempura #WorldWineTravel

This month - the last month of 2023 - the #WorldWineTravel writers are looking at sparkling wines from South America. I am hosting and...

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Dec 21, 20234 min read

Marbled Tahini Cookies

If you follow my blog or social media, you'll know that I lean savory more than sweet. These cookies are a perfect antidote to my desire...

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Dec 21, 20232 min read

A Preview: The #WorldWineTravel Writers Explore South American Sparklers

This month - the last month of 2023 - the #WorldWineTravel writers are looking at sparkling wines from South America. I am hosting and...

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Dec 18, 20231 min read

Eggs Florentine #FoodieReads

I was inspired to make this favorite breakfast after reading My Grandmother's Inn by Kristin Harper. On the Page A year ago I read...

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Dec 15, 20233 min read

The Widow Cliquot and a Twisted Caviar Menu #Winophiles

Welcome to the final month of the year with the French Winophiles. We are looking at sparkling wines from France. There won't be a chat...

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Dec 15, 20238 min read

D's Perfected Pecan Pie #LitHappens #FoodieReads

I was inspired to share this after reading the December selection for our online #LitHappens group. Wendy of A Day in the Life on the...

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Dec 11, 20233 min read

Laoka with Vanilla Rice for when #SundayFunday Collides with #EattheWorld

This post is pulling double duty today with one recipe for both our weekly #SundayFunday theme and our monthly #EaththeWorld event. Read...

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Dec 9, 20234 min read

A Russian River Valley Pét-Nat with Veggie Tempura #WinePW

This month I am hosting the Wine Pairing Weekend crew as we explore either an American sparkler or any of the previous themes of the...

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Dec 7, 20234 min read

A #WinePW Preview + My Favorite American Sparkler, Pét-Nat

This month I am hosting the Wine Pairing Weekend group and it's a bittersweet month. More on that soon. You can read my invitation to the...

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Dec 6, 20232 min read

From My Kitchen to Santa Cruz: Takoyaki, a Japanese Snack Food

When R was home for Thanksgiving, he asked if he could take my Æbleskiver pan back to Santa Cruz. He also grabbed the package of frozen...

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Dec 6, 20232 min read

In Praise of Pyrazines: Stuffed Bell Peppers + Horse & Plow Winery Cabernet Franc 2021 #CabFrancDay

Years ago I was enticed into exploring Cabernet Franc by a wine colleague who is spearheading #CabFrancDay, Lori of Dracaena Wines and...

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Dec 4, 20232 min read

Lemon-Kissed Gingerbread Bundt for an Icelandic Christmas Tradition #SundayFunday

This weekend the Sunday Funday bloggers are sharing baked holiday goodies, both sweet and savory. And while I would normally lean savory,...

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Dec 2, 20233 min read

Maki Sushi and Memories of My Madagascar-Loving Toddler #MoviesandMunchies

This is inspired by the animated film Madagascar that Amy of Amy's Cooking Adventures selected for December's Movies & Munchies event....

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Dec 2, 20234 min read

Icelandic Flag Hearts

I made these for our inaugural Jólabókaflóð back in 2019, as part of my cookie platter. I am reposting them to this blog because they are...

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Dec 1, 20232 min read

Macadamia Nut Butter Cookies

In preparation for my girls' 2023 Jólabókaflóð, this is one of the cookies I baked for our dessert course. Peanut butter cookies are a...

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Dec 1, 20231 min read

Jólabókaflóð, an Icelandic Christmas Flood of Books and Chocolates

Back in 2019, I read about Jólabókaflóð and was immediately enamored. My inner bookworm wiggled with glee and I sent off an email to my...

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Dec 1, 20231 min read