The Lemonade Connection

Oh yeah. Food Blog of the Day - Fontina Polenta Pie w/ Beef & Mushrooms

The wind is just howling outside...but the toasty nature of our woodburning fireplace cuts the chill in the air.  It got me to thinking, there really is nothing so heartwarming as a good homecooked meal that truly fits the bill on a day like this.  Am I right?  Or am I right. 

This blogger caught my attention recently and I just have to share it with you because, oh dear Lemonade friends...it looks amazing!  And yes, even to a vegetarian.  (I still cook for the non-vege-heads in my house, remember?) 

Ms. Meseidy - I like to call her by her first name because maybe if we were truly friends, perhaps I could eat at her table...(I digress).  Ms. Meseidy, made the MOST luxurious Fontina Polenta Pie with Beef & Mushrooms and it appeals to my pretty eyeballs ...a bit like the perfect icing to a cupcake.   Just look at this:

(photo by TheNoshery.com)

Gorgeous right?  There is something very earthy and homey about it.  Ms. M recently Tweeted about this very creation by saying this:

"Butter, onions, garlic, mushrooms, red wine, beef, cheese and polenta. Hello lover! http://bit.ly/eIfmVe"

Oh I just adore her.  Couldn't have put it any better than that!  I swear you'll all *sigh* and tummy's will growl when you see how she lays out the work needed to make these.   Do jump over here and tell her what a great job she has done with this!  You'll thank me later when you are happy, satiated and joyfully-full from this meal and Ms. Meseidy's goodness. 

If you want to follow her on Twitter (like I totally do!)  jump here and on Facebook, you'll find her here.

Nuff said people...now go cook...and eat!

Food Blogger of the day! "Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes" - yep.

I am a sucker for all things Cupcakes.  Not kidding.  I am addicted in every conceivable way!  And on this rather gloomy day in February...seems to me we need a bit of a bright spot.  Hence my search for astounding cupcakes.  Found it!

Ms. Aimee has made the perfect cupcakes...and they completely deserve accolades for their more than spectacular visual appeal - (I could eat them through the screen...honestly!)  She's got some talent over there and I think she's worth celebrating.  So head on over to here to read more "About Ms. Aimee" and her blog called, "The Apron Archives" <---Such a cute name, right?

Then slide over HERE to read up on these Cupcakes divine! (Image by Aimee at The Apron Archives!)

 

Thank you Ms. Aimee for sharing with the world your goodness.  We *heart* you!

Food Blog of the Day - "Fresh Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese Cream & Oregano"

(Photo by ChocolateShavings.ca)

Too delicious looking for words...seriously.  I am so digging this recipe I may have to dive in and make it today...it looks scrumptious!  I found this lovely blogger...called, "Chocolate Shavings" and instantly fell head over heels for the work of arts cascading through the many pages of delicate creations.  This recipe for "Fresh Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese Cream and Oregano" is just about as much of a summer treat as I can manage!  Something about fresh garden ripe tomatoes...and goat cheese combined...holy moly....(drooling at the thought here).  

I think you'll love her work!  I sure do.

Come join her on Facebook HERE or happily Follow her on Twitter HERE

Food Blog of the Day - "Wild Alaskan Salmon with Spinach, Tomato & Feta"

(beautiful photo credit goes to Teenie Cakes!)

If I was a gal who ate Fish...I'm pretty sure this is what it would look like.  Oh my.  I think my husband will be eating a scrumptious bit of this in the near future though as it sounds amazing! 

I found our delicious Food Blogger in Twitter land...and well, fell in deep appreciation at once!  Her creations have a delicate nature about them and I think I could spend hours devouring not only the contents of what she bakes, creates and enjoys...but the artistry of her photographic eye...I just "heart" people like this.  I think you'll like the TeenieCakes gal - so jump HERE to meet her! 

For the "Wild Alaskan Salmon with Spinach, Tomato and Feta" recipe, click here!  Be sure to send her some love via a comment or two...and if you'd like MORE...I'm sure you would, you can meet her via Twitter, HERE and Facebook, HERE.  

Thank you Ms. Teenie Cakes for sharing with all of us!

Food Blog of the Day - "Crisp & Light Waffles"

(photo by Cooking Ninja)

I love a weekend with at least one special breakfast with my family.  Sometimes it is brunch on Sunday after church...which works out amazingly well...with the potatoes, eggs...pancakes...bacon...fruit - or some other great breakfast of choice.   My kids love it, my husband loves it...Mr. G helps the entire way - and I end up feeling like a complete Ms. Smartypants just because i think I am doing something great on the weekend, around the kitchen table as a family.  (yeah delusions of any "Mom of the Year" awards are constantly being knocked out of my head...**sigh**)

Food Blog of the Day - "Verlet's Apricot Tart - with peaches & cherries too"

(photos by http://www.passionateaboutbaking.com/)

It's summertime!  Last night our Lemonade family nearly devoured a dish of fresh summer peaches...full of juicy goodness that dribbled over our fingers as we took immense joy in our find.   I went in search of something equally refreshing for our "Food Blog of the day" and this my friends is what I found.  Isn't it delicious looking?

The wonderfully adventurous Food Blogger is named, "Deeba"  - she blogs from India!  How fun is that?   I hope you'll read her quick profile page and say a hello to this divine baker!  Her blog is called, "Passionate About Baking" and honestly, there couldn't be a better name for her work.  You will understand while you peruse her gorgeous goods and drool over her obvious delight in what she serves up.   I wish I was near her home...I'll bet is smells like heaven somehow.

Run over and enjoy her recipe for "Verlet's Apricot Tart with peaches and cherries"!

Be sure to "Like" her on "Facebook HERE" and send her a quick note on "Twitter HERE"!

And thank you Ms. Deeba for sharing your loveliness with us!  We adore you.

Food Blog of the Day - "Cherry Rhubarb Galette" - home goodness...truly.

  (photo by Erin at Naturally Ella)

Maybe it is the way Erin describes the mid-west she lives in...with a yearning to for a return to her beloved West Coast...

Food Blog of the Day - "Blackberry Cobbler" - summertime best!

(photo credit goes to www.bunsinmyoven.com)

 Growing up in California, there was never a summer that passed without at least one or a dozen "Blackberry Cobblers" in our kitchens.   Most of the time, we'd pick our own berries and drop them with a thunk into large plastic ice cream buckets.   Each time we picked the berries, we knew there would be sacrifices involved.  Every bush contained thorn and bristles that would carve past the thickest denim and find their way into the sleeve of our t-shirts with ease.   But we always knew that with every scratch from the thorns and prickles...it only meant we were one step closer to the deep inner-sanctum of the berry bush...and that meant we'd find the thickest, juiciest...plumpest berries where they were hiding.   From our buckets, to the table...meant a whole different kind of preparation...usually including butter, flour...sugars....etc.  And somehow it always made sense that we'd enjoy that dessert more than any other of the year. 

In celebration of summer being at our doorstep....I bought a bunch of blackberries for "Blackberry Cobbler" this week.   And then went in hunt of the perfect recipe.   

I want to introduce you to our "Food Blogger of the Day" - Ms. Karly of "Buns in my Oven" - such a cute name for a blog, don't ya think?   Her version of Blackberry Cobbler actually made me drool a little....so I knew it was the recipe to share with ya'll!  (oh come on, wait til you see how this girl can take a photo! THEN tell me you didn't drool too! She's fabulous!)  

Meet Karly, HERE....and then, jump over HERE to see her fantastic recipe for "Blackberry Cobbler"...but don't stop there.   You'll want to see what she cooked up for June already by heading to her home page...Caramel is my sugar-of choice...and she has me begging for more!   I just know you're going to love Ms. Karly...so drop her a note of appreciation won't you?

Thank you "Buns in my Oven" for sharing with us all!

Follow Ms. Karly on Twitter HERE! 

And Happy start of summer to all!

Food Blog of the Day - "Grilled Polenta" - I loved it!

I had a craving for something entirely out of my normal cooking routine yesterday...Polenta came to mind for some unknown reason and I went on a hunt for something different.   I will be honest and tell you that Polenta as a whole...not really my cup of tea.  Something about the textures...kinda hasn't engrafted itself to my palette.  But when I saw THIS recipe...for Grilled Polenta...I sprung to attention.  

Let me tell you that once you start to read this blogger, "Proud Italian Cook" - you'll fall in love with her idea of good food!  It's deliriously fun...and truly inspiring!  I am HOOKED.  And I made a version of this very recipe last night that was in a word...AMAZING!  Use your fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil...if you have them.  You won't regret the bit of time it takes to get this up for dinner. 

And just on a side note, if you make your polenta from plain ole Cornmeal, it is fabulous...a lighter texture, not so grainy...and perfectly wonderful.   I made mine in about 1/2 hour...with1 part cornmeal, 3 parts beef broth, 1 part milk, and seasonsings to taste...then added about 2 tablespoons of butter toward the end.  Poured it into a pan...stuck it in the freezer for 20 mins...sliced it up into triangles...and grilled those bad boys under the broiler.   Worked so well hubby ate three pieces! 

Come take a pieek at this wonderful recipe for Grilled Polenta...wow!  And check out our food blogger on Facebook HERE - go become a FAN and get the updates from her recipes whenever they show up! 

Thank you Proud Italian Cook for sharing with us!

Food Blogger of the day - Spinach & Strawberry Salad - So FRESH!

I am always grateful for fresh ingredients from the gardens in summer.  And when I found this Food Blogger, "Beantown Baker"'s recipe for Spinach and Strawberry salad...I knew it was coming to T.L.C.

For years I thought that green leaves of lettuce and the juicy berries had no reason to ever