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

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Culinary Cam

May 23, 20234 min read

Apple Jack Pie #MoviesandMunchies

This month Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm invited the Movies & Munchies group to watch Mr. Church. I had never heard of the movie...

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Wine Math and My Oft-Requested Lasagna #WineDownWednesday

Culinary Cam

May 23, 20234 min read

Wine Math and My Oft-Requested Lasagna #WineDownWednesday

Earlier this year we launched a wine book club that would meet monthly on a chosen Wednesday. We successfully read and discussed The...

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A #WorldWineTravel Preview: Known as País in Chile, Criolla in Argentina, & Mission in North America

Culinary Cam

May 22, 20233 min read

A #WorldWineTravel Preview: Known as País in Chile, Criolla in Argentina, & Mission in North America

This month I am hosting the #WorldWineTravel group as we explore the first Vitis vinifera grape variety to be exported from the Old World...

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A Tale of Two Chardonnays: From France's Pays d'Oc and California's Russian River Valley #Winophiles

Culinary Cam

May 19, 20233 min read

A Tale of Two Chardonnays: From France's Pays d'Oc and California's Russian River Valley #Winophiles

This month the French Winophiles are celebrating Chardonnay Day and the anniversary of the Judgment of Paris which are May 25th and May...

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You're Invited! The #WinePW Crew Pairs Wines and Cheese

Culinary Cam

May 15, 20232 min read

You're Invited! The #WinePW Crew Pairs Wines and Cheese

To kick off the summer months, I am inviting the Wine Pairing Weekend writers to share their tips and top picks for pairing wines and...

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From California's Oldest Wine Region: 2019 L'Autre Côte Cabernet Franc + Chimichurri Lamb Lollipops

Culinary Cam

May 12, 20233 min read

From California's Oldest Wine Region: 2019 L'Autre Côte Cabernet Franc + Chimichurri Lamb Lollipops

This month the Wine Pairing Weekend group is turning their eyes to pairings with wines from Livermore with David from Cooking Chat...

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Cheesy Chile Sunnyside-Up Eggs in Dream Catcher, Our Micro House Rental

Culinary Cam

May 8, 20232 min read

Cheesy Chile Sunnyside-Up Eggs in Dream Catcher, Our Micro House Rental

A couple of weekends ago, my Besties took me to an artisan bread and butter workshop at a local-to-us farm. Chef Nikki also had some of...

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Ramen, Rolls, Long-Simmered Broth, & a Sauvignon Blanc from Livermore #WinePW #Sponsored

Culinary Cam

May 7, 20233 min read

Ramen, Rolls, Long-Simmered Broth, & a Sauvignon Blanc from Livermore #WinePW #Sponsored

This month the Wine Pairing Weekend group is turning their eyes to pairings with wines from Livermore with David from Cooking Chat...

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Culinary Cam

May 6, 20232 min read

Einkorn Naan

Have you heard of einkorn? It's supposed to be one of the most ancient wheats, lower in gluten, easily digestible, and higher in protein....

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Frecantò di Verdure, the Marche’s Version of Ratatouille, with the 2021 Colleleva Lacrima di Morro

Culinary Cam

May 5, 20234 min read

Frecantò di Verdure, the Marche’s Version of Ratatouille, with the 2021 Colleleva Lacrima di Morro

This month Linda of My Full Wine Glass is hosting the #ItalianFWT group as we delve into the wines of the Marche and Abruzzo. And, while...

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Culinary Cam

Apr 30, 20232 min read

Shaken, Not Stirred Homemade Butter

The Besties and I have taken to doing experiential birthday celebrations. Remember when we made Hoshigaki for Pia's Half-Century at the...

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Culinary Cam

Apr 30, 20232 min read

Colorful Sesame Soba Noodle Bowl

I submitted this recipe for my Food, Culture, & the Environment class that I am taking through UC Berkeley. The criteria - fewer than...

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Puerto Rican Papas Rellenas (Picadillo-Stuffed Potatoes) #SundayFunday

Culinary Cam

Apr 29, 20233 min read

Puerto Rican Papas Rellenas (Picadillo-Stuffed Potatoes) #SundayFunday

April 30th is National Raisin Day and the Sunday Funday bloggers are sharing recipes that include raisins. Wendy of A Day in the Life on...

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Wishing You Happy Earth Day with An Organic Pinot Noir from Chile + A Quintessential Pasta from Rome

Culinary Cam

Apr 21, 20234 min read

Wishing You Happy Earth Day with An Organic Pinot Noir from Chile + A Quintessential Pasta from Rome

This month I am hosting the World Wine Travel bloggers for our April post; we are looking at organic Chilean wines for Earth Day....

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Ceviche: A #WorldWineTravel Preview & A Magical Match for Chilean Sauvignon Blanc on a Solo Night

Culinary Cam

Apr 17, 20234 min read

Ceviche: A #WorldWineTravel Preview & A Magical Match for Chilean Sauvignon Blanc on a Solo Night

This month I am hosting the World Wine Travel bloggers for our April post; we are looking at organic Chilean wines for Earth Day....

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Gougères + Château de Fabrègues Costières de Nîmes #Winophiles

Culinary Cam

Apr 14, 20233 min read

Gougères + Château de Fabrègues Costières de Nîmes #Winophiles

This month the French Winophiles are looking at Springtime in Paris with host Cindy of Grape Experiences. She prompts: "Gardens are...

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Localish: Some Bay Area Love for Pizza from Oakland and a Wine from Livermore #WinePW #Sponsored

Culinary Cam

Apr 6, 20235 min read

Localish: Some Bay Area Love for Pizza from Oakland and a Wine from Livermore #WinePW #Sponsored

This month the Wine Pairing Weekend group is turning their eyes to pairings with local wines and local foods. Wine Predator...Gwendolyn...

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Empanadas: A Journey from Galicia and All Around Latin America #SundayFunday

Culinary Cam

Apr 1, 20236 min read

Empanadas: A Journey from Galicia and All Around Latin America #SundayFunday

April 8th is National Empanada Day and they are a family favorite. An empanada is a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry...

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Full of Uruguayan National Pride: The Chivito + Tannat #WorldWineTravel

Culinary Cam

Mar 25, 20233 min read

Full of Uruguayan National Pride: The Chivito + Tannat #WorldWineTravel

This month the World Wine Travel writers are focusing on the wines of Uruguay. Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm is hosting this...

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Southern-Style Greens and Laminated Bacon Biscuits #MoviesandMunchies

Culinary Cam

Mar 19, 20234 min read

Southern-Style Greens and Laminated Bacon Biscuits #MoviesandMunchies

This month Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm is hosting our Movies & Munchies group. To celebrate National Women's Month, we are...

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