I am posting this after watching this month's Movies & Munchies pick: Julie & Julia. On the Screen I've seen the movie before, thoroughly enjoyed it, and was happy to watch it again. Julie & Julia is phenomenal on so many levels. It's the story of how two women from completely different generations claim their identities through food: Julia Child and Julie Powell. Meryl Streep is astonishing as Julia Child; not surprising as she's amazing in every movie she does. But it's al

Are you sensitive to dairy and just gave up on having creamy mashed potatoes? Don't fret. I have a recipe to share with you. It's so creamy and smooth, you won't even miss the butter. I promise. I picked up a copy of The Tucci Table by Stanley Tucci recently and have been happily cooking through several recipes. I have only found one that hasn't worked well; but that is a story for another time. This one - Mashed Potatoes - was a smashing success. I spooned them on top of a

I had originally intended this for the 'B' edition of our 2026 Alphabet Challenge. But this week has been challenging and I missed the deadline. So, here I am...late. So, instead, I am also sharing this after reading The Essential Elizabeth Stone by Jennifer Banash. I invited folks to read this for our October #LitHappens online group last year and never posted. Do you see a trend? Missing deadlines, tired all the time, and just plain flaky. Yes. All the signs of an overexten

Did you know that January is National Popcorn Month? Me neither, but when it came up in the list of food holidays, I knew that I wanted to host a popcorn party for the Sunday Funday writers. Stacy of Food Lust People Love , Sue of Palatable Pastime , Rebekah of Making Miracles , Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm , and I coordinate this low-stress group; we only participate when we are inspired. As I mentioned, I am hosting this week. The #SundayFunday Popcorn Party Beurr

Today the Sunday Funday writers are sharing pizza. Amy of Amy's Cooking Adventures is hosting. She invited us: Let's make pizza! Share your favorite homemade pizza or a twist on pizza using classic pizza ingredients in another dish! Stacy of Food Lust People Love , Sue of Palatable Pastime , Rebekah of Making Miracles , Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm , and I coordinate this low-stress group; we only participate when we are inspired. As I mentioned, Amy is hosting this

To kick off 2026, the combined wine writers' groups is exploring something or some things new. Host Lynn of Savor the Harvest wrote: " January is about trying wines from a new to you region (or one from which you have never had a wine), a winery you’ve been wanting to try, or a grape(s) you’ve never had. Bonus if your wine is all three!" Wine and adventure? Yep, I'm in. Not too long ago, I shared Our Central European Whirlwind - Prague, Vienna, and Budapest - Paired with Win

Welcome to the first Alphabet Challenge post for 2026. We have had so much fun over the past two years, we decided to do it again. A is for... Ají de Cerdo - Peruvian Pork Stew by Food Lust People Love Aloo Bhaji & Poori by Mayuri’s Jikoni Amygdalopita by A Messy Kitchen Anday Aur Subzi Pulao by Sneha’s Recipe Apple Crumb Pie by A Day in the Life on the Farm Apple Pork Chops by Blogghetti Arancini by Jolene’s Recipe Journal Argentine-Style Burgers with Chimichurri Sauc

For one of my best friends' birthdays, we decided to host a party for her when all of our kids were home from college. That was last weekend. I had landed on a menu from our shared Motherland. Funny, after the party at least a few of my friends commented on being surprised that I knew how to cook Filipino food. I wasn't sure whether or not I should be amused or insulted. This was part of my dessert tray: ube crinkles. Now, I now that I have been vocal about ube being overused

For this final Sunday Funday event for 2025, Stacy is hosting and has us sharing Kitchen Staples Appetizers. I took that as sharing an appetizer that I make without having to go to the store. I know that chevre may not be a kitchen staple for every household. But we are never without it. Stacy of Food Lust People Love , Sue of Palatable Pastime , Rebekah of Making Miracles , Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm , and I coordinate this low-stress group; we only participate w

Today I am hosting the Sunday Funday bloggers as we share what's on our holiday cookie platter! Stacy of Food Lust People Love , Sue of Palatable Pastime , Rebekah of Making Miracles , Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm , and I coordinate this low-stress group; we only participate when we are inspired. The #SundayFunday Cookie Platter A Panoply of Pistachio Cookies by Culinary Cam (you're here) Bakery-Style Holiday Sprinkle Cookies by Karen's Kitchen Stories Citrusy Ging

We are at the end of the 2025 Alphabet Challenge, our second year of working our way through the alphabet with recipes. We post every other week for the entire alphabet and this is year two. Thanks for starting this series, Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm . Z is for... A Holiday Zaza or Two or Three - Cheers! by Culinary Cam (you're here) Baked Ziti by A Day in the Life on the Farm Boursin Zucchini Tart by Food Lust People Love Grilled Zucchini Bruschetta Bites

Today the Sunday Funday writers are in baking mode! There was no stated preference between savory or sweet baked goods, so I opted to go savory. Stacy of Food Lust People Love , Sue of Palatable Pastime , Rebekah of Making Miracles , Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm , and I coordinate this low-stress group; we only participate when we are inspired. The Line-Up Cheesy, Crunchy Mini Crackers from Culinary Cam (you're here) Mock Lava Cake from Sneha’s Recipe Mushroom & Sp

I recently joined the Quanto Basta Italian Cookbook Club . and the second book I received was Cucina Povera : The Italian Way of Transforming Humble Ingredients into Unforgettable Meals by Giulia Scarpaleggia. And it was my inspiration for this month's pairings for our Italian Food Wine Travel writers' group. And this month I am hosting the combined wine writers for our quarterly installment of Italian Food Wine Travel. As it is a crazy time of year, I went with an easy theme

Today the Eat the World writers are looking at Korea . Read more about the Eat the World project here . I invited the writers to pick a recipe from either North or South Korea. Or pick one that differs between the countries! Here's what they are sharing... The Line-Up Dwaeji Bulgogi (Korean-Style Pork BBQ) by Amy's Cooking Adventures Hotteok by A Day in the Life on the Farm Kimchi Variations: An Exploration of the North and South Korean Recipes by Culinary Cam (you're here)

One of my favorite Korean banchan: Sigeumchi-namul, a simply seasoned side dish... Ingredients 1 bunch organic spinach leaves, rinsed and stems trimmed water 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced sesame seeds for garnish Procedure Bring water to boil in a large pot. Have a large bowl of cold or ice water ready. Once the water boils, add your spinach and made sure everything is submerged. Blanche for 60 seconds. Drain and

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Vilcek Foundation and publisher Prestel. I received a complimentary book for the purpose of review, but all opinions are honest and they are my own. No additional compensation for this post was provided; this page may contain affiliate links. I was instantly intrigued by the premise of this cookbook - A Place at the Table: New American Recipes from the Nation's Top Foreign-Born Chefs ( Amazon affiliate link ). Editors Ri

This weekend the Sunday Funday writers are shining their lights on an Autumn's darling: the pear. Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm is hosting. Stacy of Food Lust People Love , Sue of Palatable Pastime , Rebekah of Making Miracles , Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm , and I coordinate this low-stress group; we only participate when we are inspired. The Line-Up Arugula and Pear Salad by A Day in the Life on the Farm Brûléed Posset-Filled Pears by Culinary Cam (you'

We are coming to the end of the 2025 Alphabet Challenge, our second year of working our way through the alphabet with recipes. Only one more letter to go! We post every other week for the entire alphabet and this is year two. Thanks for starting this series, Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm . Y is for... Dahiwale Aloo Ki Sabzi/Potatoes In Yogurt Sauce by Sneha’s Recipe Frozen Yogurt Pie by A Messy Kitchen Teriyaki Ahi, Avocado, and Cucumber Salad by A Day in the Life

When I decided to replicate some of our favorite dishes from our trip the Central Europe this summer for our Thanksgiving dinner, I knew I wanted to make the carrot ginger soup that Jake had at Ludwig und Adele in Vienna before we went to the opera. The only thing: he didn't like all of the parsley. The rest of us do like parsley, so only Jake's didn't include the herb. Here's the soup I was recreating... Mine was thicker and had more ginger. We all enjoyed it. Ingredients 1

November 30th is National Mousse Day. I invited the Sunday Funday group to celebrate National Mousse Day. Stacy of Food Lust People Love , Sue of Palatable Pastime , Rebekah of Making Miracles , Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm , and I coordinate this low-stress group; we only participate when we are inspired. The Line-Up Cranberry Mousse by A Day in the Life on the Farm Dark Chocolate Mousse by Amy's Cooking Adventures Easy Gingersnap Cookie Mousse by Karen's Kitche