Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Today the Sunday Funday group is making what host Renu of  Cooking with Renu   called magic with berries. Thanks to Stacy of  Food Lust People Love , Sue of  Palatable Pastime , Rebekah of  Making Miracles , and Wendy of  A Day in the Life on the Farm  for coordinating this low-stress group. Here's our berry-licious line-up... Berry Spinach Salad by Making Miracles Blackberry Spinach Salad by Amy's Cooking Adventures Blueberry & Grape Smoothie by Mayuri's Jikoni Blueberry Picking and a Summer Salad with Microflowers and Berries by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Eggless Strawberry Banana Muffin by Cook with Renu Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches with Blackberry Jalapeno BBQ Sauce by A Day in the Life on the Farm Sparkling Strawberry Cocktail by Food Lust People Love Summer Berry Turnovers by Karen's Kitchen Stories Blueberry Picking There are so many different berries from which to choose. But I have been longi...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Torani  and may contain affiliate links.  All opinions are mine alone. I received a bottle of a brand-new product from Torani* - one of their puremade syrups. I've long been a fan of Torani and used their syrups in my  Hot Caramel Apple Cider ,  Lavender Panna Cotta ,  Guava Gin Fizz , and more. So, drinks and desserts were my go-to. But I rarely used those syrups in any kind of savories. Then I noticed that a friend had used a syrup in a vinaigrette and I thought to myself: Why not? Sometimes you put honey or maple syrup in a vinaigrette. Done! As I mentioned, this Puremade Syrup from Torani is a brand-new product; it will be available to customers shortly. But I  love  that Torani Puremade Syrups contain: no artificial preservatives; no artificial colors; no artificial flavors; and no GMOs! I whipped up this batch of Puremade Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette and drizzled it on an entree sa...

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 - February - we're celebrating National Potato Lovers' Day with Anne from Simple and Savory leading the charge. The potato was first cultivated in South America and they were purple, like the ones in the bowl above! And, when you cooked them, they retained a deep blue color. I love them! But, today, I'm just using the golden hued Yukon Gold potatoes. Before I get to that, though, here's the rest of the potato patch... Air Fried Potato Chips  by A Day in the Life on ...

One of the great things about being part of the food blogging world: Every once in awhile, a blogger that I know and love publishes a cookbook. That's the case for Susan of The Wimpy Vegetarian . Susan and I have posted in #SundaySupper together as well as #BreadBakers and #SRC (Secret Recipe Club) when that was still active. So, when I saw that she was writing a cookbook, I offered to test some recipes for her. She didn't end up needing my help, but I immediately ordered a copy of her book - The Simply Vegetarian Cookbook: Fuss-Free Recipes Everyone Will Love by Susan Pridmore* - as soon as I was able. It was released at the end of July, so you can order it and get a copy for yourself. Fuss-Free and Fabulous The subtitle to Susan's cookbook is "Fuss-Free Recipes Everyone Will Love." She's too modest to do so, but she could have claimed "Fuss-Free and Fabulous Recipes...".  I found the organization of the book appealing in its simpl...

It's time for Fish Friday Foodies' June event. We are a group of seafood-loving bloggers, rallied by Wendy of  A Day in the Life on the Farm , to   share fish and seafood recipes on the third Friday of the month.  This is, easily, my favorite recipe sharing event of the month. I always come away with a list of recipes that I just have to try! This month Sid of  Sid's Sea Palm Cooking  rallied the Fish Friday Foodies to make seafood salad. She wrote, "salads using Seafood, whether it be Fresh, Frozen, Pickled or Dried. Can't wait to see what you all come up with." The Seafood Salad Bar An InLinkz Link-up Dungeness Crab Salad  with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette I wanted to share this because, here on California's central coast, we are in the middle of crab season and because my parents' Meyer lemon tree is going crazy with fruits, and because seemed like the perfect way to celebrate the start of summer. And, in the event that you...

  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the sponsors of #FabulousFallBounty. 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. Here we are at the second day of our celebration of #FabulousFallBounty. You can read more about the event:  here . And, once again, many thanks to our event sponsors:  Silpat   for a handy silicone mat;  Le Creuset  for a lovely serving platter; and  Melissa's Produce  for providing the bloggers with a beautiful box of goodies, including the delicata squash I used here. Just a note: Melissa's does carry Buddha's Hand citron, but I picked these up at my local Whole Foods. Buddha's Hand resembles something that might have surfaced from the benthic zone or something that should be entombed in a jar of formaldehyde in a collector's basement. But it's a wildly gorgeous cit...

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 . Wendy of  A Day in the Life on the Farm   is hosting this month. And she requested that we create dishes with peaches this month. "August is National Peach month and peaches are in an abundance right now so let's share our favorite Peach recipes," she encouraged us. Peaches Galore Halloumi Freekeh Peach Salad by Food Lust People Love Honey Peach Ice Cream by Tara's Multicultural Table Mini Peaches and Cream French Toa...

This afternoon I bought fresh edible flowers from  MEarth . Fresh calendula has always reminded me of a summer sunset on the beach. So, in keeping with that, I made a salad in shades of red, orange, and yellow.   Ingredients 2 to 3 roasted beets, sliced into wedges (this post explains how to roast beets ) 2 to 3 ripe tomatoes, sliced into wedges petals from 2 to 3 calendula blossoms + a full blossom or two for garnish 1/4 C apple cider vinegar 3/4 C olive oil 1 T ginger syrup freshly ground salt freshly ground pepper also needed: mason jar with lid Procedure Place calendula petals in the bottom of the mason jar.  Pour in vinegar, olive oil, and ginger syrup. Tighten the lid on the jar. Shake to emulsify. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  To assemble, place wedges of beets and tomatoes in a serving bowl. Drizzle a generous amount of vinaigrette over the top. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper, if desired. G...

I have had a copy of this cookbook from  Quirk Books  -  The Jersey Shore Cookbook: Fresh Summer Flavors from the Boardwalk and Beyond  by Deborah Smith* - in my 'to-review' stack for a couple of weeks now as it was just released last month. Since 2007,  Jersey Bites has been a go-to resource for New Jersey foodies. In this cookbook, Jersey Bites founder/editor Deborah Smith pulls from her extensive knowledge of the New Jersey food scene to share a collection of fifty recipes from the most renowned restaurants along the shore. As much a travel guide as it is a cookbook, Smith includes profiles of popular Jersey shore locales. And while I'm a huge fan of fresh, locally-sourced seafood, I'm on the wrong coast to get tilefish, skate, and bluefish. However, I was inspired to try the preparations with my local left coast fishes! Inside the book you'll find recipes such as Grilled Jersey Peaches with Yogurt and Granola from Normandy Beach’s Lasola...

This sponsored post is written by me on behalf of   Real Good Fish . All opinions are my own.  When I was faced with developing a recipe with Real Good Fish 's Carmel Canyon Smoked Black Cod (it's a Good Food Awards 2016 Winner ), I wanted it to be the star of the dish. Or, at least, I wanted it to be recognizable. I didn't want to mash it into a dip or shape it into a croquette. Finally, inspired by the protein-rich  Salade Niçoise - very, very loosely inspired in that I completely skipped the signature olives - I decided to grill some baby potatoes, char some green onions from our CSA box, and bring it all together with an anchovy-kissed lemon vinaigrette. Then I'd just chunk the smoked cod and place the pieces on top. My family is spoiled. Yes, I can admit that. They get home-cooked, multiple course meals almost every evening. And while they usually say thank you, it's very rare that they gush about how great a dish is. Remember: they're s...