Culinary Adventures with Camilla

 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Selefina spices.  Complimentary product was provided for this post and this page may contain affiliate links.  However, all opinions expressed here are my own. Let me start with this: I don't have shots of my finished dish on serving plates because I made these to send up with the guys on their mountain biking trip. But of the food I sent up, this was the smash hit - even more than my lasagna! - so I am writing it up now. When a contact from  Selefina * asked me if I would like to sample their new line, I looked through the website and agreed immediately. Selefina is new venture from the people behind Adagio Teas. They have used their experience in global sourcing and making connections to find high quality spices and seasonings. And by purchasing in bulk and using their own brand for labels, costs are kept lower for the consumer. It's a win-win and, from what I've tried, the products are amazing. Stay tuned f...

  Welcome to the June 2022 event of  our #EattheWorld project, being spearheaded by Evelyne of  CulturEatz . Here's  her challenge .  This month, we are sharing recipes from the Dominican Republic, here's the #EattheWorld line-up... Sneha’s Recipe: Locrio de Pollo (Dominican Chicken and Rice)  Palatable Pastime: Spicy Plantains   Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Taco Shepherd’s Pie (Pastelón de Papa)   Kitchen Frau: Empanaditas de Yuca (Gluten Free Cassava Empanadas)   Pandemonium Noshery: Habichuelas Guisadas   Culinary Adventures with Camilla: Pastelón de Harina de Maíz A Day in the Life on the Farm: Chimi Burger The Possibilities When I was researching recipes, I considered roasting plantains and mashing them into Mangu. The Moro de Habichuelas looked very similar to a Costa Rican Gallo Pinto that is on our table quite often. Buñuelos de Viento looked similar to the Columbian Muchines de Yuca that we love. But, in the end I decided to mak...

This month the Wine Pairing Weekend bloggers are being led by Andrea of The Quirky Cork in an exploration of wines from under radar European regions. Read her invitation .  If you are reading this soon enough, please join us in a live Twitter chat on Saturday, April 10th at 8am Pacific. Just follow the hashtag #WinePW and be sure to add that to anything you tweet so we can see it. All of these offerings will be live before the chat on Saturday. Here's what the group is sharing... Camilla from Culinary Adventures with Camilla posts From the Same Latitude as Other Pinot Noir Powerhouses: The 2017 Macedon Pinot Noir Matches Two Meaty Dinners. Jeff at Food, Wine, Click! focuses on Under the Radar in Croatia with Franc Arman Teran . Gwendolyn from Wine Predator tries 3 Wines from Sicily’s Etna Volcano Paired with Pork Sugo . Kat from The Corkscrew Concierge takes us Beyond Wine - Kosovo’s Stone Castle Vineyards Provides Pride, Hope & Jobs . Linda at My Full Wine Glass features ...

Casseroles are on the menu today! Co-hosted by Christie of  A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures  and Heather of  Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks , they encouraged us: "With all this cold weather we're having, nothing will warm your family up better than a comforting casserole. Share you favorite recipes to warm your family up this winter." The Casserole Club Another Less than Traditional Zasmażana Kapusta by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Cheesy Chili Cornbread Casserole by Our Good Life Chicken & Green Bean Casserole by Sweet Beginnings Chicken Broccoli Casserole by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole by Blogghetti Chicken Enchiladas Casserole by Delaware Girl Eats Mexican Lasagna by Kate's Recipe Box Potato, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole by Palatable Pastime Taco Lasagna by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole by Karen's Kitchen Stories Turkey Meatball Rice Casserole by Cindy's...

Every now and then I come across a photo of a dish with - maybe - nothing other than the name or a few scribbled words. Oddly, I used to clip food photos out of magazine without the recipe. Why?!?! I have no idea. That was the case with this dish. I did, however, write down: "sausages, sauerkraut, apples, potatoes." So, I set about trying to create  Zasmażana Kapusta without the slightest idea of how it was made. Okay, I could probably have Google'd it and come up with some instructions. But, heck, the challenge is the adventure part, right?! I will say that after I made it, I posted a photo and asked if I knew anyone who had actually had the dish. Turns out my version didn't use the correct sausages (I used uncured bratwurst), I should have sliced the sausages, and many people didn't agree with the potatoes on the top. So, I will be re-doing this recipe with some of those changes in mind. My family actually liked the potatoes on top, and the photo I had ...

Foodie Extravaganza is where we celebrate obscure food holidays or cook and bake together with the same ingredient or theme each month. Posting day for #FoodieExtravaganza is always the first Wednesday of each month. If you are a blogger and would like to join our group and blog along with us, come join our Facebook page  Foodie Extravaganza . We would love to have you! If you're a spectator looking for delicious tid-bits check out our  Foodie Extravaganza Pinterest Board ! Looking for our previous parties? Check them out  HERE . This month, we're celebrating chips with Karen of  Karen's Kitchen Stories  leading the charge. She wrote: "This month's theme is Potato Chips in anticipation of National Potato Chip Day, which is March 14. Make a dish, sweet or savory, that includes potato chips! Or make your own homemade potato chips!" Let's start with this: I love chips! Given the choice of cookies or a bag of chips, I'll take the chips eve...