Culinary Adventures with Camilla

I like bubbles. And, despite three decades of avoiding anything pink, I really embrace anything in the the girly hue. It probably has something to do with being a permanent resident of Testosterone Land. I am totally outnumbered. All. Of. The. Time. So, when I saw this sparkling rosé, I bought a bottle. I should have picked up two bottles! Hailing from the Cote d’Azur region of Provence, this can't bear the name Champagne, but it has all the drama and elegance of a great bottle of sparkling wine. I already mentioned that it's pink. But it's not a timid hue. It's rich, vibrant, and beautiful.  The visual appeal is easily matched on the nose. I got strawberries and roses. Then you taste it and you're in bubbly bliss. Made from France's three most famous rosé grapes - Syrah, Cinsault, and Grenache - it has a perfect balance on the palate. My favorite part: it's refreshing but not too sweet.

Breast cancer research is an issue that I hold dear to my heart as breast cancer has touched our family on both sides – my Ninang Bella, my aunt Aileen, Jake’s Aunt Sally, and Jake’s Aunt Darla. I have participated in the Race for the Cure for many years, including the inaugural race through Golden Gate Park with my mom when I was in college and even while I was 7 months pregnant with Dylan in Oklahoma City. A few years ago, Jake, Riley, Dylan, and I all did the Race for the Cure 5K in San Francisco, wearing those ladies’ names on our shirts. So when Marilyn of the Artsy Girl Connection invited me to be part of a blog hop for breast cancer awareness, I didn't hesitate to participate. See the other bloggers, below, who are also painting the blogosphere pink for a day, today. Here are a few PINK treats that I've made over the years. Enjoy! Cin cin! Make a pink syrup out of beets for a pretty cocktail. Soup's on! Start dinner with a fuschia-hued beet soup . Color your...

I was just invited by a fellow blogger to participate in a blog hop: Project Pink. October 30th. So, I'll be going pink along with Marilyn of The Artsy Girl Connection for breast cancer awareness. See the other bloggers, below, who are also painting the blogosphere pink for a day. Look for some pink yummies from me...probably with beets!