I'm excited for another edition of Simple Lives Thursday. Below you'll find the linky to add your post to. Remember you can add your link on any of the four hosting blogs.As a reminder: If you are going to be linking to this blog hop, please add a link to this post at the end of your blog post entry.Your HostsA Little Bit of Spain in IowaSustainable EatsGNOWFGLINSCulinary BlissWherever you choose to post, it will show up on all 4 sites! As a reminder, this blog hop is a ... continue reading...
Welcome to Spain! My name is Diana and I will be your guide!
I am so excited! Next May, I will be leading a culinary tour through Andalucia, Spain! I am collaborating with Epicurean Ways in order to set up a fabulous 6 day culinary adventure through the heart and soul of Spanish culture and cuisine.We are still in the very beginning stages of setting up this tour. As more info comes to fruition I will be posting regular updates. There will be a cooking class, an olive oil, wine and jamon iberico tour. I will also be ... continue reading...
Roasted Garlic Potatoes with Green Beans and Red Onions
It's the season for green beans! As sad as I was that I didn't plant any beans in early summer I was blessed to have been given the opportunity to harvest 7 pounds of fresh green beans right off the plant from a friend. So what does one do with so many green beans? I blanched and froze about 5.5 pounds and made a few recipes to share with you in the coming week. One is a ferment that I'm hoping tastes great!During the summer when I'm busy outdoors I try to spend as little ... continue reading...
Two for Tuesdays Blog Hop – Volume 7
It's Two for Tuesdays! I'm sure many of you already know and participate but for those of you who haven't you can click here for the details.As a reminderCreate a post featuring real food... something traditional, made from scratch, made with love. Include the badge or a link to this page in your post (you don't have to use my badge, you could also go to either of the other 6 hosts pages and include their badge/link).<a href="http://spaininiowa.blogspot.com/" ... continue reading...
How to Properly Take Care of a Cast Iron Skillet
I am so excited to have Miranda from My Food and Life Encounters guest post for me. I heard through the grapevine that she was in the midst of creating a post on cast iron. One of my favorite subjects! I love my cast iron and could not imagine cooking without it. I immediately asked her if she wouldn't mind guest posting at my blog. I would love for all my readers to not only learn a bit more about cast iron but to introduce you to this wonderful mother of ... continue reading...









