Culinary Adventures with Camilla

  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 ...

Okay, so this isn't really a foodie book, however it does have a lot of delicious food inspiration. And it's a wonderful albeit slightly depressing book. The Other Einstein  by Marie Benedict* weaves the story of Albert Einstein's first wife into a compelling historical fiction. On the Page I can honestly say that I knew nothing about Albert Einstein's private life. I doubt I even knew he was married. Once, much less twice. The premise of this book is that Mileva Marić, Einstein's first wife, is actually responsible for discovering and articulating the Theory of Relativity among others of his theories. And though Marie Benedict bases her novel on extensive biographical research, she admits that her narrative is largely speculative. Mileva's actual role is unknown and, certainly, undocumented. Certain scientists and scholars assert that she was, at minimum, a sounding board off of which Einstein tested his theories; some believe that it was, in fac...

Welcome to the August editor of our #EattheWorld project, being spearheaded by Evelyne of  CulturEatz , is a lively group of adventurous cooks and eaters.   You can read more about the  challenge . And this month Evelyne announced that, by popular vote, the destination was Puerto Rico. Check out all the wonderful Puerto Rican dishes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld.  Click here to find out how to join  and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us! The Dishes Home Sweet Homestead:  Chuletas Guisadas: Puerto Rican Stewed Pork Chops Palatable Pastime:  Sofrito Rice Sharanya Palanisshami:  Marrallo Pandemonium Noshery:  Pernil - Puerto Rican Crispy Roast Pork Simply Inspired Meals:  Epcot Frozen Torched Cherry Colada Culinary Adventures with Camilla: Empanadillas de Carne CulturEatz: Pastelon, a Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna   Kitchen Frau: Classic Pina Cola...

We make and eat lasagna frequently. I've even got my husband to help me - when I made my 4-2-5-5 Lasagna  for the robotics team - and the boys were in charge of making Eight Cheese, Three Meat Lasagna for our friends' joint birthday dinner. I've also made Seafood Lasagna , Lasagna Bianca , and Pumpkin Lasagna . So, when Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures asked us to join her for celebrate National Lasagna Day, I knew I had to try something new. Christie wrote: "Bring it! Your best lasagna recipes for MY holiday! They called me Garfield. Just sayin." LOL. Here's what the Festive Foodies are bringing to the table: Barefoot Contessa's Lasagna with Turkey Sausage by Karen's Kitchen Stories Chicken Asparagus Lasagna by Sweet Beginnings Easy Instant Pot Lasagna by Palatable Pastime Lasagna Roll Ups with Meat Sauce by Cheese Curd In Paradise Philly Cheesesteak Lasagna Roll Ups by Daily Dish Recipes Vincisgrassi by Culinary A...

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...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf Cakebread Cellars, one of the  #MerlotMe   event sponsors. Complimentary wine was provided for this post and this page may contain affiliate links. However, all opinions expressed here are my own. Last night I set dinner out on the patio. That's not unusual; we eat out there during all the nice months of the year. And, here on California's central coast, it's nice for many, many months. What was strange about last night: my husband and I were having a working dinner, brainstorming about an upcoming robotics event in preparation for tonight's meeting with the larger planning committee. J: Aren't we working on FIRST tonight? C: Yes. Why? J: Why is there wine on the table, then? C: Because it's MerlotMe time and I have ten bottles to pour and pair this month. J: Ten bottles? C: Yep. J: Okay. It's nice that he's agreeable sometimes.  And he was especially happy to see that it wa...