Culinary Adventures with Camilla

  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Quail & Olive . Complimentary product was provided for this post and this page may contain affiliate links. However, all opinions expressed here are my own. When Anni of The Quail & Olive * asked if I wanted to play with the November member selection of Plum Basil Balsamic Vinegar , I readily agreed. The plums for this product are Santa Rosa plums from Chaparral Gardens in Atascadero and are blended with two kinds of basil for delicious savory notes. I swung by the shop in Carmel Valley and told her that my first thought was as a chutney with a rack of lamb. She offered me a jar of the Fior di Frutta raspberry spread that she also stocks in the shop. I love Anni's pantry section of her store. She aims to support smaller brands and carries unique food items. And, if you ask, she'll share the stories behind the companies that makes them. I call this a shortcut chutney because it uses already made jam, jelly, or fru...

   This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of  Melissa's Produce . I received complimentary product for the purpose of review and recipe development, but all opinions are honest and they are my own.  This page may contain affiliate links. Yellow, sunny dishes have been on my mind - and on my table - since I received a selection of yellow produce from Melissa's Produce *. You can read a little bit more about this #SpringOnThePlate series in an recipe post: Earl Grey Layer Cake with Bergamot Curd . One of the items I received was goldenberries; you read more about those on their website . Also called cape gooseberries or ground cherries, they are  bright, orange-colored fruits that are closely related to the tomatillo. Like tomatillos, they are shrouded in a papery husk called a calyx that must be removed before eating. Slightly smaller than cherry tomatoes, their flavor is reminiscent of the sweet-tart of pineapple and other tropical f...

I read Love, Loss, and What We Ate by Padma Lakshmi* on New Year’s Day, between cooking, baking, watching movies, and playing board games. After an event-filled holiday season – often with multiple parties per day – we were grateful to just stay home and relax with no agenda or obligations. You might know Lakshmi as a co-host of Top Chef or because she was married to controversial author Salman Rushdie for a spell. That was about the extent of my knowledge about her. It was refreshing to discover that she’s not just a pretty face…and she does actually cook and eat! On the Page Between the dedication sheets and the start of chapter one, there’s an otherwise blank page with the words: “The heart knows no pain sharper than love’s arrow.” That is a hint of what is to come. Over the next three hundred plus pages, we follow Lakshmi’s story. It’s one that is filled with intense loves, poignant losses, and a lot of food in between. I’ll admit, though: I was simultaneously rive...

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 ! This month Stacy of Food Lust People Love invited the Foodie Extravaganza bloggers to share their favorite nacho recipes. She writes, "November 6 is National Nachos Day. Let's celebrate by sharing our favorite nacho recipes, both traditional and creative!" The #FoodieExtravaganza Nacho Bar Beef Fajita Nachos Compuestos from Food Lust People Love Beer Brat Nacho s from Palatable Pastime Breakfast Nachos from Tara's Multicultural Table Chorizo Nachos from Karen's Kitchen...

This month, Sue of Palatable Pastime told the Baking Bloggers that "for August we will be baking with peaches or nectarines. Sweet or savory as you prefer, just be sure to bake some part of it." Here's the #BakingBloggers line-up... Baked Creamy Rice and Pudding with Peaches for Two from Sneha's Recipe Baked Goat Cheese with Peach Chutney from Caroline's Cooking Caramelized Peach Trifle from Sid's Sea Palm Cooking Easy Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches from Recipe Pocket Peach and Nectarine Cobbler from A Day in the Life on the Farm Peach and Prosciutto Pizza from Karen's Kitchen Stories Raspberry Peach Pie from Palatable Pastime Roasted Rack of Lamb with Spiced Nectarine Chutney from Culinary Adventures with Camilla Roasted Rack of Lamb  with Spiced Nectarine Chutney Summer stone fruit must be on the brain because I just posted  Olive Oil-Poached Salmon Bellies with Summery Peach-Tomato Salsa  for #OurFamilyTable yes...

Today kicks off a week-long celebration of all things blueberry. Many thanks to Ellen of Family Around the Table   and Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures for wrangling all of us. Though this is a five day event, I'm only jumping in for four of the days. Here's what the bloggers have in store for the first day... Blueberry Week Recipes Breakfast Blueberry Liege Waffles by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures Buttermilk Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes by Palatable Pastime Glazed Blueberry Donut Muffins by Sweet Beginnings Drinks and Appetizers Blueberry Basil Bourbon Smash by Cookaholic Wife Blueberry Bubble Tea by Our Good Life Blueberry Lemon Naan Bread Appetizer by The Freshman Cook Blueberry Syrup with (Optional) Bourbon by Food Above Gold Roasted Blueberry French Toast Crostini by Daily Dish Recipes Sauces and Spreads Blueberry Barbecue Sauce by Karen's Kitchen Stories Saucy Honey & Balsamic Blueberry Jam by Faith, Hope, Love,...

Today the Baking Bloggers are baking with summer berries. Host Sue of Palatable Pastime wrote: "Join us for a bit of fun on June 10th as we post recipes using summer berries (of any type). Recipes can be sweet or savory- the only requirement is that baking be performed somewhere in the recipe." Okay. I, then, asked for clarification of the difference between roasting and baking. Sue replied that "Yes, roasted berries are inherently baked." So, I'm running with it. But is there a distinction? And, if so, what is it?!? The Berried Dishes Bora Berry Tart by Sneha's Recipe Brownie Berry Dessert Pie  by Simply Inspired Meals Lattice Top Blackberry Pie by Palatable Pastime Make-Ahead Mixed Berries Baked Oatmeal by Hardly A Goddess Mini Fruit-Topped Pavlovas by Food Lust People Love Mixed Berry Bubbly Pies by Sid's Sea Palm Cooking Mixed Berry Cheese Danish by Cookaholic Wife No Churn Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream by Caroline's Cookin...