Grapefruit Crudo

Try this for a twist...instead of fish, Michael Natkin used grapefruit to make this delectable "crudo". Take a tour through his site Herbivoracious to peruse his fabulous vegetarian dishes. {available}

Pineapple Guava Green Tea Cupcakes

Since we're on the cupcake kick I had to share this original flavor with you. It's a twist of tropical fruits and tea created by Elaine Giammetta of Gourmet Girl Magazine.com. For this fun cupcake recipe please visit Gourmet Girl Magazine.com's Official Blog Kitchen Rap.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes

Need I say more? You can take peanut butter and jelly, form it into any shape and I'll eat it. I just couldn't resist this cute little recipe. Please visit Delightfully Sweet to learn more! {reserved}

Chocolate Lime Rum Cake

My food life seems so simple compared to others. Victoria Allman, for instance, is a yacht chef that travels the world sharing her culinary creations. With a new book and lots of fabulous recipes, you must take a peak at her adventurous blog Following My Stomach.

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Mini Croque Madames

Angela Potter loves adding an element of surprise to her dishes. In this one its creating a mini version of the ham, cheese and egg French croque madame sandwich, by using...quail eggs! Visit her blog Angela's Food Love to find out more. {reserved}

The Fondant Icing Experiment

How can you make a cupcake even better - by decorating it! Angela's blog Oh She Glows highlights her experiment with fondant icing and all the bright, beautiful flowers she pops on top. This is a neat blog...Angela also talks about how to have a healthy lifestyle...even with cupcakes. {reserved}

Easter Eggs and Lemons

A few colored Easter eggs were sacrificed to create this majestic dessert, but Susan Morrison's kids forgave her after tasting it. Read about Susan's fun adventure to pull this together on her Kitchen Addictions blog.

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Art Auction with a Twist

I am honored to be working on a special project with BloggerAid: Changing the Face of Famine to help raise funds for the World Food School Meals Program. I'll be choosing an image to paint from a fellow food blogger then create an original 5x7 painting to be donated for the BloggerAid silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the World Food Program. If you are interested in submitting an image, please follow the guidelines on BloggerAid. You will need to become a member to partcipate. Please also visit the sites of the BloggerAid creators at Equal Opportunity Kitchen and More than Burnt Toast. I look forward to your submissions! {available}

Fish Covered in Salt

Okay, I'm not fluent in Portuguese nor like fish much, but I just had to draw this image. I loved the lemon and lime slices delicately placed over these shiny water dwellers...and the name intrigued me: Cubra o namorado com sal grosso e fogo nele (it's "Fish Covered in Salt")! If you know a little Portuguese please visit Sergio Ludtke's food blog "Cookies". {reserved}

Panko Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

This is a fabulous salad that Lynne Webb of My Gourmet Connection has submitted to a contest on the Ile de France cheese website. I really wish I could taste this dish and send her the best of luck! Please visit her site for the recipe. {available}