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Be picky at Garden Sense Picky, picky picky. Can you be too picky when it comes to growing your own food? I think not! Stop by this week’s Garden Sense and find out how-to Be a Picky Gardener too at … Continue reading →The post Garden Sense Be a Picky Gardener appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
I’m Participating in theFood Blogger Prop Swap, hosted by Alyssa of www.EverydayMaven.com and Faith of www.AnEdibleMosaic.com and today is reveal day. The prop swap is a fun way to connect with new food bloggers and pass on gently used and … Continue reading →The post Chicken Caesar Salad #PropSwap Reveal appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
We want to say a big thanks to everyone who entered our Father’s Day Gift Card Giveaway! We were giving away 5 fantastic gift cards, and are very excited to announce the winners! If you are a winner, please check … Continue reading →The post Father’s Day Giveaway Winners Announced! appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week our Sunday Supper Group is celebrating Fathers in every form from Dad, Granddad, Step Dad, just-like-my-dad and Moms that also sub as dad. We’re making them their favorite recipes to eat or cook and recipes we want them … Continue reading →The post Velvet Cookies for Father’s Day #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Weekday suppers around here can sometimes take on a yard sale effect. Not exactly leftovers but more like fridge, freezer, pantry use ups. That BOGO chicken sausage deal sounded so good at the time, but now the one I paid … Continue reading →The post Chicken Sausage, Peppers and Couscous #WeekdaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! This week we’re throwing Dad a BBQ! Show us your best BBQ recipes and visit some linky friends for great new ideas! Before we get this party started let’s congratulate last week’s winners. Take a … Continue reading →The post Father’s Day BBQ Linky Party #48 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Oooh la la! I’m feeling French today. Sorry, I apologize to anyone who is actually French for the Ooh la la but I’m excited to talk about one of my favorite spice blends. Come learn more at my weekly column, … Continue reading →The post Know Your Herbs and Spices-Herbes de Provence appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Picture a garden. You’re wading waist deep through bushes overflowing with flowers. Off to the sides is a patchwork bouquet ready for cutting. Ripe fruit and veggies are abounding. The lawn is lush and green. Who do you see tending … Continue reading →The post Gifts for the Gardening Dad at Garden Sense appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to this week’s Free For All Sunday Supper! If you ever skipped dinner, passed on attending a party or turned down that dessert because of diet concerns or food allergies, we have great menu ideas just for you. These … Continue reading →The post Mushroom Risotto Bake #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
I can eat salads anytime of year. So I was especially excited to learn about this great new group of salad lovers over at The Salad Bar on Facebook. Each month we’ll have a theme to build our salad around. … Continue reading →The post Strawberry Pineapple Chicken Salad #TheSaladBar appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
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Italian Seasoning is one of those blends that vary from region to region. Like curry powder and Garam Masala, Italian Seasoning has a few major ingredients as its backbone. Learn more about this versatile seasoning blend and its uses at … Continue reading →The post Homemade Italian Seasoning #DailyDishMagazine appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Don’t throw those food scraps away! We all hate to waste food but spoilage and scraps happen. Don’t toss it. I have a better idea. Compost Made Easy on this week’s Garden Sense at Daily Dish Magazine. Related articles Compost … Continue reading →The post Compost Made Easy part two appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
I’ve always wanted to try making a fruit mousse but I thought it was a long, difficult process. Turns out that its easy, fun and very rewarding! Serve it in a homemade chocolate cup for an elegant dessert for any … Continue reading →The post Raspberry Mousse for #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we want to help you celebrate! Whether you’re a father, grandfather, uncle, or a mom who is filling both rolls, we want to honor you! We have 5 fantastic Gift Cards we’re … Continue reading →The post Father’s Day Giveaway! Win one of five Gift Cards! appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! This week we’re looking for your best salad links! Any kind of salad is welcome to celebrate National Salad Month! Our featured co-host this week is Michelle over at From Calculus to Cupcakes ! Stop … Continue reading →The post Salad Linky Party #45 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Weekday Suppers are all about having good, flavorful meals that are quick and easy; ready for busy households to enjoy without the fuss. These meals use easy to find ingredients, cook quickly or can be made ahead and ready to … Continue reading →The post Gnocchi in Walnut Cream Sauce #WeekdaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Summer is just around the corner and picnic season is officially here. Our Sunday Supper group is throwing a picnic and you all are invited! Our host this week is Katy from Happy Baking Days . Thanks Katy! I chose … Continue reading →The post PA Dutch Pepper Cabbage for #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Memorial Day parties are in full swing this weekend and outdoor fun and food go hand-in-hand. I’m running this post again as a quick check list to keep foods safe outdoors. Have fun and play it safe! Picnic and Outdoor … Continue reading →The post Outdoor Party Food Safety Check List appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Hi everyone and welcome to another Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party! This week anything goes! We’re looking for your best recipe, coolest craft DIY project and more! Congrats to last week’s winners! Please Follow Our Co-Hosts on Pinterest: Foodie … Continue reading →The post Anything Goes Linky Party #44 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
The name oregano comes from the Greek ‘oros’ meaning mountain and ‘ganos’ meaning joy. If you need a versatile herb that plays well with others and can stand alone when needed try oregano. Learn about this herb at this week’s … Continue reading →The post Greek Oregano Know Your Herbs and Spices appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
The first of every month you receive a fellow blogger’s blog address from Jutta at Hungry Little Girl so you can pick a recipe to make from their collection. In the meantime someone else is checking out your recipes to … Continue reading →The post Mocha Milkshake with Oreos #SurpriseRecipeSwap appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week our Sunday Supper group is taking it low and slow. Laid back, Jack. Take it slow, Flo. Slow and low as in slow cooked meals. Thanks Susan for hosting this event! You can thank her in person at … Continue reading →The post Pork and Sauerkraut Sandwiches for #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
I love the smell of fresh, warm cinnamon rolls straight from the oven. Drizzle with creamy glaze and sink your teeth in. Ummm. You know that feeling all warm and snuggy inside. I also like waffles. Hmmmm. Cinnamon waffles. Glazed … Continue reading →The post Cinnamon Roll Waffles appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to another fun Linky Party hosted by Foodie Friends Friday! This week we’re celebrating all things BBQ at our Grill It Party featuring our co-host of the week, Robyn from Robyn’s View ! Robyn is a self-proclaimed beach lover … Continue reading →The post All Things BBQ Linky Party #44 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to our Sunday Supper Cinco de Mayo Party! Thanks Jen from Juanita’s Cocina for hosting this awesome event. My contribution to our party is Mexican Brownies. Chewy chocolaty goodness with warm cinnamon undertones and a pinch of heat from … Continue reading →The post Mexican Brownies for #CincodeMayo #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Chocolate and more chocolate… Rich, chewy soft chocolate cookies just because. I don’t need a special occasion for chocolate. Do you? I admit I have a weakness for chocolate and no self control. I’ll race anyone to the finish line … Continue reading →The post Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
When everything’s coming up roses and you’re life is like a bowl of cherries, you can thank a gardener. Did you ever wonder where clichés originate? I’m willing to bet the farm that many of our popular sayings stem from … Continue reading →The post Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Garam Masala means “Hot Spice” hot being a warm spice like ginger, cinnamon or nutmeg. It is a blend of spices popular in Indian cuisine. Learn more about Garam Masala at my Know Your Herbs and Spices column on #DailyDishMagazine.The post Garam Masala Know Your Herbs and Spices #DailyDishMagazine appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Happy Mother’s Day! This week our Sunday Supper group is celebrating good old (don’t tell her I said that) Mom! Whether you are a Mom, have a Mom, need a Mom or are a Mom-to-be you’re invited! There is something … Continue reading →The post Cod with Stewed Tomatoes for #MothersDay #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! Join us in celebrating Mom by sharing some of her favorite recipes at our party! This week’s featured co-host is Marlys from Marlys This and That . Marlys shares her love of cooking and photography … Continue reading →The post Mom’s Favorite Recipe Linky Party #43 Foodie Friends Friday appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
I love lentils. These legumes come in a variety of colors. I’ve used brown, green, yellow and red ones for soups, salads and even ground some into flour to make brownies . I chose lentils for my #WeekdaySupper meal because … Continue reading →The post Lentil Stew for #WeekdaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
My Mom was my gardening mentor and I do miss her knowledge and gardening sense of humor. Today I pay tribute to Gardening Mom’s everywhere with some good old-fashioned garden fun and gift ideas for your gardening Mom! Mom’s Day … Continue reading →The post Mom’s Day Salute Garden Sense at #DailyDishMagazine appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Shrimp Creole It doesn’t need to be Mardi Gras to enjoy a little Creole! Of course, shrimp is wonderful anytime, so put the two together and instant win-win! My version of Creole sauce is mild but can be spiced up … Continue reading →The post Shrimp Creole appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Hi and welcome to our Cinco de Mayo Party! This week we’re looking for your favorite Mexican inspired dishes. Please take a moment to read through the rules before getting started, Thank You! *By linking up you agree that you … Continue reading →The post Cinco de Mayo Foodie Friends Friday LInky Party #42 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This Giveaway is sponsored by Cross Country Cafe, an e-cafe for coffee enthusiasts! We know how hard moms work. Between cooking, cleaning, laundry, helping with homework, paying the bills, and the other million things that moms do, it can be … Continue reading →The post Sponsored Mother’s Day Keurig Coffee Maker/K-Cups Giveaway from Cross Country Cafe appeared first on Cindy'
Weekday Suppers on a Friday night should be fun. I think I have a cute idea for do-it-yourself panini style sandwiches to please everyone. I was writing a query for a magazine call on other uses for those appliances gathering … Continue reading →The post Freshly Pressed Waffle Sandwiches for #WeekdaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! This week we’re looking for your favorite crockpot recipes. As an added bonus, we’re giving away this crockpot in our Pin It to Win It Contest! Details below. For now, on to the party! This … Continue reading →The post Sponsored post Foodie Friends Friday Crock Pot Linky Party #41 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
They say you need to break a few eggs to make an omelet and that goes for crepes too. My first attempts were disasters. I wasted a lot of product. I’d think I had the right consistency, but my crepes … Continue reading →The post Sponsored #OXO Seafood Crepes EGGtools Review appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Happy Earth Day Everyone! How much do you know about our planet and Earth Day? Take my fun Earth Day Quiz at Daily Dish Magazine . Then, go outside, enjoy nature and appreciate this wonderful planet we call home.The post Earth Day Quiz at Garden Sense on #DailyDishMagazine appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Handmade meringue? Yes, it is possible to hand whip egg whites into a light, fluffy meringue. When OXO sent me these egg tools for free to try, I was thinking, “What would put this hand beater to the ultimate test?” … Continue reading →The post Sponsored #OXO Handmade Meringue Mushrooms EGGTools Review appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week our Sunday Supper group is celebrating April Showers as in the baby, bridal and more. I’ve been to and hosted a few shower parties in my day where the gifts are thoughtful, the friends abundant and the games … Continue reading →The post Alphabet Soup for #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
My Surprise Recipe Swap partner this month is Melissa from http//Persnicketyplates.com . Melissa claims to be Persnickety, which defines as: fussy about details having the characteristics of a snob requiring great precision If she is persnickety, I want to be … Continue reading →The post Chicken Lasagna Rollups #SurpriseRecipeSwap appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
It’s hard to believe this is our 40th Linky Party! Thanks to all our old and new friends for joining us to celebrate. What better way is there to celebrate than throwing a party? How about throwing a Garlic Party? … Continue reading →The post Foodie Friends Friday Garlic Linky Party 40 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday Cookie Party! First, congrats to last week’s Winners! This week’s featured co-host is Ericka from Chef Picky Kid. Ericka is a wife and mom who loves to cook and entertain for friends and family. She … Continue reading →The post Cookie Party Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party 39 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Hungry? I mean really hungry? One in four U.S. kids know hunger on a daily basis. I was one of those kids. I grew up in a single parent household where money was tight and food was not taken for … Continue reading →The post $4.00 Chicken Pot Pie Food Bloggers Against Hunger #takeyourplace appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This week our #SundaySupper team steps up to the challenge of bringing budget friendly recipes to the table. Budget friendly to me also includes saving time. Like they say, “Time is money,” and nothing saves more of both than a quick … Continue reading →The post Turkey and Acini Di Pepe Skillet for #SundaySupper appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! This week we are featuring Kid’s Food Party Recipes. What does that mean? Anything from kid friendly meals to party food appropriate for a kid’s party. Of course this applies to kids of ALL ages! … Continue reading →The post Kid’s Food Party @FoodieFriendsFri Linky Party 38 appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
This event is organized annually by Boston-based non-profit Oldways and its Whole Grains Council (WGC). Wheatberry Salad recipe and whole grains challenge April 3, 2013 was Sample Whole Grains Day and I posed the “Switch to Whole Grains Day” challenge … Continue reading →The post Wheatberries Salad #SampleWholeGrains Day Challenge appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and
Is Your Soil Sending out S.O.S.? Try my easy soil checkup at Soil S.O.S. and find out.The post Is Your Soil Sending You an S.O.S. ? #DailyDishMagazine appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
