Category: Clubs and Blog Hops

  • Pepsi Brownies for May’s Food ‘n Flix:  The Goonies

    Pepsi Brownies for May’s Food ‘n Flix: The Goonies

    I came of age in the 80s.   I am a child of the 80s.  Sometimes I think the 80s were the best decade.  If the 80s were so rockin’ for me, then why have I never seen The Goonies? Yep, I am a Goonies virgin.   And, to qualify, I think that The Goonies probably spoke…

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  • Strawberry-Lemon Marmalade for May C.L.U.E.

    Strawberry-Lemon Marmalade for May C.L.U.E.

    Today I highlight a favorite blogger’s terrific jam recipe.

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  • The Local Cuban Sandwich

    The Local Cuban Sandwich

    Keeping with the theme of “getting back to local,” I present a sandwich made with local Oklahoma products (and homemade bread, homemade pickles, and a homemade condiment).

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  • Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb for Cook the Books

    Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb for Cook the Books

    This recipe marks my first foray into cooking lamb. Join me as I highlight this round for Cook the Books, The Feast Nearby by Robin Mather.

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  • Goat Cheese Soufflé with Garden Salad for C.L.U.E.

    Goat Cheese Soufflé with Garden Salad for C.L.U.E.

    Christy, aka the Culinary Diva, was my assigned C.L.U.E project for this month.   April’s theme was to be all about spring vegetables and Christy’s blog was full of possibilities.   (Christy is a banker by day but is also a “food enthusiast, wine aficionado, Food & Cooking Channel fanatic, and cookbook bibliomaniac,  who suffers from…

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  • Blue Hawaiian for #PartyLikeAMadMan

    Blue Hawaiian for #PartyLikeAMadMan

    Giveaway alert! Win a copy of The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook as we celebrate the season finale.

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  • Spaghetti Carbonara

    Spaghetti Carbonara

    Spaghetti Carbonara is one of my all time favorites and this recipe comes from my favorite food writer of all times, Ruth Reichl. Join me for this month’s Cook the Books feature, Reichl’s Comfort Me with Apples.

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  • St. Patrick’s Day Spiked Cupcakes with Boozy Frosting

    St. Patrick’s Day Spiked Cupcakes with Boozy Frosting

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! This month’s Food ‘n Flix selection is The Quiet Man, appropriately set in Ireland. These cupcakes are loaded, literally, and contain Guinness, Jameson’s and Bailey’s.

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  • Bacon Wrapped Potatoes with Sriracha Sauce for C.L.U.E.

    Bacon Wrapped Potatoes with Sriracha Sauce for C.L.U.E.

    A great appetizer, a spicy dipping sauce, and even a bonus martini….all for this month’s C.L.U.E.

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  • Spaghetti and Meatballs for Food ‘n Flix

    Spaghetti and Meatballs for Food ‘n Flix

    We really are an eclectic group of film goers at Food ‘n Flix.   Last month we watched Bridgette Jones’ Diary, a truly adult film.   We have watched many foreign films including dramas like Babette’s Feast and documentaries like Jiro Dreams of Sushi.   But every once in a while, the membership likes to throw in an animated…

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