Archive for December, 2011

Bacon Studded Ham Cheddar Sandwiches

Monday, December 5th, 2011

According to Pork’s Perfect Pairings Report: 2011 Guide to the Holiday Table, Americans feel empowered to try holiday recipes that may have seemed unapproachable five years ago. Cate, from Sweetnicks turned this DIY 2.0 trend into delicious and easy Bacon Studded Ham Cheddar Sandwiches. *** DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 8, 2012 *** The National Pork Board is also sponsoring [...]

Roasted Pork Loin with Cider Cream Mushroom Sauce with a Side of Spaghetti Squash

Monday, December 5th, 2011

The Pork’s Perfect Pairings Report: 2011 Guide to the Holiday Table revealed that jazzed-up sides are taking center stage as the best way to celebrate seasonal flavors. With this in mind, Vanessa of Chef Druck Musings provides seasonal highlights with Roasted Pork Loin with Cider Cream Mushroom Sauce with a Side of Spaghetti Squash. *** DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 8, 2012 *** [...]

Shake and Coconut Bake Pork Chops with Rice

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Turning to retro dishes provides a nice dose of nostalgia to the holiday season, according to Pork’s Perfect Pairings Report: 2011 Guide to the Holiday Table. Julie of Mommie Cooks whipped up an iconic plate of Shake and Coconut Bake Pork Chops with Rice to bring a flavor flashback into this year’s holiday table. *** DEADLINE EXTENDED TO [...]

Roast Loin of Pork with Rosemary {Arista al Forno}

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Pork’s Perfect Pairings Report: 2011 Guide to the Holiday Table shed light on the popularity of the small plate trend, which is making a big impact on at-home entertaining. Paula of bell’alimento offers a few savory bites of Roast Loin of Pork with Rosemary atop cannellini beans to satisfy the desire for tapas. *** DEADLINE EXTENDED TO [...]

Sweet Potato, Pork and Apple Skillet Hash

Monday, December 5th, 2011

The Pork’s Perfect Pairings Report: 2011 Guide to the Holiday Table suggests that a generous brunch spread is the cure to the sometimes inevitable end of-year stresses. Priscilla of She’s Cookin’ incorporates a variety of seasonal favorites into this creative and flavorful Sweet Potato, Pork and Apple Skillet Hash. *** DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 8, 2012 *** [...]

National Pork Board

Monday, December 5th, 2011

To help reinvigorate holiday menus, the National Pork Board conducted a survey to uncover the top food and flavor trends Americans are getting excited about. Check out the following pork recipes inspired by the emerging trends expected to grace holiday tables this year. For more information on the flavorful findings including more recipes, tips and wine [...]

Crown Roast of Pork with Vegetable Paella & Romesco Sauce

Monday, December 5th, 2011

The Pork’s Perfect Pairings Report: 2011 Guide to the Holiday Table reveals an easy way to explore the world: through globally-inspired dishes served at the holiday table. Dara from Cookin’ Canuck brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to this holiday event with Crown Roast of Pork with Vegetable Paella & Romesco Sauce. *** DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY [...]

Question of the month: What’s on Your Culinary Bucket List for 2013?


Last month I asked the Kitchen PLAY network of bloggers to describe their culinary bucket list. Here is what they shared: “I am traveling to Cuba this fall. Havana and New Orleans are sister cities in many ways. The history, culture, food all closely related, and in fact, until the Cuban embargo levied in the [...]

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Twitter & Tasting Party for UNREAL Candy


Are you ready to get Unjunked? Join Kitchen PLAY and many of your favorite food bloggers to learn about UNREAL, a new brand of candy that is revolutionizing the junk food industry. During our Twitter & Tasting Party, we’ll talk about ways to unjunk our food, our schedules, our lives!! Plus, we’ll taste-test all five varieties of [...]

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You’re invited to the Kitchen PLAY Pizza Party in San Francisco


I’m throwing a party to say “Thank You!” to food bloggers for all you do. Kitchen PLAY Pizza Party You and a guest are invited to the Kitchen PLAY Pizza Party in San Francisco where we’ll enjoy the best pizza west of the Mississippi. Casey’s Pizza Truck will serve up handmade, old New York style [...]

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