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

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Obrigado! Pão de Queijo + More Brazilian Bites on our Thanksgiving Menu #EattheWorld

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Nov 10, 20233 min read

Obrigado! Pão de Queijo + More Brazilian Bites on our Thanksgiving Menu #EattheWorld

This month the Eat the World crew is headed to Brazil by tabletop. Read more about the Eat the World project, being spearheaded by...

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A Geography Lesson + a Taste of Bulgaria: Bob Chorba and a Blend of Mavrud and Rubin from Thrace

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Nov 10, 20234 min read

A Geography Lesson + a Taste of Bulgaria: Bob Chorba and a Blend of Mavrud and Rubin from Thrace

This month Andrea of The Quirky Cork is hosting the Wine Pairing Weekend group to look at wines made with heritage or "traditional"...

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Nov 8, 20233 min read

Mini Carrot Cake Bundts #FoodieReads

This cake was inspired by reading The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson I had never heard of this book until I saw it pop up...

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Olive Oil-Poached Salmon Belly Baked Potatoes + 2019 Nekresi Estate Rkatsiteli-Mtsvane

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Nov 8, 20232 min read

Olive Oil-Poached Salmon Belly Baked Potatoes + 2019 Nekresi Estate Rkatsiteli-Mtsvane

This month the Wine Pairing Weekend group is looking at heritage and traditional wines and pairings. Andrea of The Quirky Cork is...

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Vanilla-Flecked Cheesecake with Beurre Noisette Crust #FoodieReads

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Nov 8, 20234 min read

Vanilla-Flecked Cheesecake with Beurre Noisette Crust #FoodieReads

You might remember how much I love female detective stories. And Jasmine Webb is prolific creator of those. I am posting this after...

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#WinePW Writers, Choose Your Own Adventure!

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Nov 7, 20234 min read

#WinePW Writers, Choose Your Own Adventure!

I will be hosting the December Wine Pairing Weekend event. And I opted to offer the group two directions for choosing their wines....

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All the Wines of Beaujolais. #Winophiles, You're Invited!

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Nov 4, 20232 min read

All the Wines of Beaujolais. #Winophiles, You're Invited!

When I initially signed up to host November's French Winophiles event, I thought it would be the perfect chance to delve into the...

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Hawawshi and Other Egyptian-Inspired Dishes #SundayFunday

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Nov 4, 20234 min read

Hawawshi and Other Egyptian-Inspired Dishes #SundayFunday

This week Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm is hosting the Sunday Funday group for a virtual jaunt to Egypt. Wendy was lucky enough...

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Simple, but Seriously Delicious: Lasagne alla Valdostana + Grosjean Vallee d'Aoste Gamay 2022

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Nov 2, 20233 min read

Simple, but Seriously Delicious: Lasagne alla Valdostana + Grosjean Vallee d'Aoste Gamay 2022

This month the #ItalianFWT group is writing about wines from Piedmont and Aosta with pairings. You can read my invitation. If you are...

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Japanese Curry Rice for a Date Night #FoodieReads

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Nov 1, 20234 min read

Japanese Curry Rice for a Date Night #FoodieReads

I read voraciously. Admittedly it's not always good literature. I recently blazed through the first three books in the Poppy Perkins...

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Atole de Pinole y Vainilla for Día de los Muertos

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Nov 1, 20232 min read

Atole de Pinole y Vainilla for Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos is a holiday that is less about scary ghouls and more about friendly ghosts. And, despite the painted faces and...

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Nov 1, 20232 min read

Fiambre Rojo for Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos. Day of the dead. But, no, this is not a morbid holiday where zombies rule. This is about remembering. We lost my dad...

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Oct 31, 20233 min read

Thai Larb #FoodieReads

After reading a really disappointing book, I picked up The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen. I had no idea what to expect, but I loved this...

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A #ItalianFWT Preview + Spaghetti alla Nerano with a Native Grape from Valle d’Aosta

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Oct 30, 20233 min read

A #ItalianFWT Preview + Spaghetti alla Nerano with a Native Grape from Valle d’Aosta

This month I am hosting the Italian Food Wine Travel group to explore the wines of Piedmont and Aosta along with pairings. You can read...

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Oct 30, 20233 min read

Seared Ahi #FoodieReads

I am sharing this post after reading The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine. On the Page Though I read this book from cover to cover...

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Oct 30, 20231 min read

Grilled Octopus

Octopus is a family favorite. And my favorite wine to pair with it is Rosé. When I wanted to pair a Chilean Carménère Rosé for an...

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The Virtual #MoviesandMunchies Halloween Film Festival

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Oct 29, 20234 min read

The Virtual #MoviesandMunchies Halloween Film Festival

This month I invited the Movies & Munchies group to watch Halloween movies - watcher's choice - and head to the kitchen. You can read my...

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Ghoulishy Good Halloween Care Packages #SundayFunday

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Oct 27, 20234 min read

Ghoulishy Good Halloween Care Packages #SundayFunday

This week I am hosting the Sunday Funday writers as we share Halloween sweets. This month we have looked at Spooky Mains and Halloween...

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From Soil and Sea to Sky: Miso-Glazed Squash and Salmon with Trapiche Medalla Chardonnay

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Oct 26, 20233 min read

From Soil and Sea to Sky: Miso-Glazed Squash and Salmon with Trapiche Medalla Chardonnay

This month Jeff of FoodWineClick! is hosting the World Wine Travel bloggers with a look at the wines from Argentina. Jeff also graciously...

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Two Homemade Breads for Diwali: Pita and Naan #SundayFunday

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Oct 21, 20234 min read

Two Homemade Breads for Diwali: Pita and Naan #SundayFunday

Today the Sunday Funday crew is sharing recipes for Diwali. Renu of Cook with Renu is hosting. Stacy of Food Lust People Love, Sue of...

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