Subtle and alluring saffron and cardamom enliven this long lasting and moist olive oil pound cake. This post is sponsored on behalf of Staples to drum up enthusiasm for National Coffee Day. So this is a sponsored post, but it is not, for me anyway, a typical sponsored post. Not that I do many sponsored…
Archives for September 2014
Irish Pork and Fruit Curry: Review of Real Irish Food
A rich and slightly sweet curry with shredded pork, grapes and peaches. A copy of Real Irish Food was sent to me for purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links were used to link to items I am discussing in this post. I can barely move. We are in Asheville for a weekend getaway, and Friday…
Piped Vanilla Spritz Cookies: OXO Cookie Press & #CookiesForKidsCancer
Piped Vanilla Spritz Cookies are easy, fun and delicious; the OXO Cookie Press, which I received for the purposes of a review and to help promote #CookiesForKidsCancer, is simple to work and comes with loads of fun shapes to press out. Affiliate links have been used to like to items I am discussing in this…
Thai Shrimp And Mushroom Curry Stir Fry: Review of Simple Thai Cooking
Thai Shrimp And Mushroom Curry Stir Fry is simple, delicious and fast–and different from your standard restaurant fare. A copy of Simple Thai Food: Classic Recipes from the Thai Home Kitchen was sent to me by Blogging For Books for purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links were used in this post, but only to…
Sherried Pumpkin Bundtlettes: #BundtBakers: Using Community Cookbooks
Sherried Pumpkin Bundtlettes are delicious and unique pumpkin cakes that are perfect for breakfast or dessert all autumn long. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items already being discussed. Guys! This pumpkin cake is the first dish I have edited photos for that was made in September! That is how behind I…
Chocolate Chip Cookies made with an Assortment of Chocolate: #CreativeCookieExchange
These Chocolate Chip Cookies are slightly crispy on the outside, hefty, chewy and, in my opinion, perfect. With this recipe I feel I have solved my lifetime search for the perfect chocolate chip cookie! I received Zulka brown sugar in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link…
Traditional Refried Beans: Review of Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food
Traditional refried beans are easy, delicious and just like you would get in a Mexican restaurant!. Affiliate links were used in this post. A copy of Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food: 120 Authentic Recipes to Make at Home was sent to me by the publishers for purposes of an honest review. Finally! You would not believe…
Inverted Shepherd’s Pie: Ground Beef with Dijon Mustard and Veggies on Smashed Potatoes: Using Community Cookbooks
Inverted Shepherd’s Pie is a great option for when you don’t want to turn on the oven but are craving some comfort food! I owe you a refried beans post, but I am waiting on the publisher to send me (as is their preference) the recipe. So I am sliding this Inverted Shepherd’s Pie in instead.
Chilaquiles with Sweet Potato and Salsa Verde
Chilaquiles with Sweet Potato and Salsa Verde are a delicious and unique cornucopia of textures and flavors that anyone with a taste for Mexican food will adore. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items I am discussing. Long time readers of this blog know that I love chilaquiles. Crispy tortilla chips…