Munchie Musings

Munchie Musings Food, dining, cooking, and some other non-food related stuff as well. Author Catherine Enfield's mom is Filipino, her dad is British, and she was born in Canada, but grew up in Saudi Arabia, then settled in Sacramento. All that travel and experience has led to an interest in cultures and FOOD!

Web Site: http://www.munchiemusings.net/


Onion Jam – The Bomb!

Onion Jam – The Bomb!

Onion JamSometimes life just swamps you. Last week's Online (Bake) Sale for Japan was a 'spur of the moment' idea that gathered steam and became really great. Then I've got final details going on for SactoMoFo - the Sacramento Mobile Food Festival for ...

The Winning Bids – Online (Bake) Sale for Japan

The Winning Bids – Online (Bake) Sale for Japan

What a great two days! We raised a fantastic $3741 from just 62 items!I first need to thank all the wonderful sponsors, especially the bakers who went the extra mile by offering to make multiple of their items so more than one person could win. Their g...

Bid now! Innovative online bake sale to raise money for Japan

Bid now! Innovative online bake sale to raise money for Japan

It's Time to Bid!Please scroll down the homepage to see the list of items (last blog post) or the Facebook link below.Important Details: Bidding runs from 12 am April 1st until 11:59 pm on April 2nd. (48 hours)Some items are offered more than once...

Online (Bake) Sale for Japan – Bidding Instructions

Please scroll down the homepage to see the list of items (last blog post) or the Facebook link below.Important Details: Bidding runs from 12 am April 1st until 11:59 pm on April 2nd. (48 hours)Some items are offered more than once. Check each item...

Online (Bake) Sale for Japan – Items Announced

Online (Bake) Sale for Japan – Items Announced

It's been two weeks since I announced this auction to raise money for the newly homeless in Japan. Between the earthquake and the tsunami, there are over one million Japanese that are now living in shelters and in their cars. They not only have that to...

Recipe: Filled meringue coffee cake

Recipe: Filled meringue coffee cake

Filled Meringue Coffee CakeThe March 2011 Daring Baker’s Challenge was hosted by Ria of Ria’s Collection and Jamie of Life’s a Feast. Ria and Jamie challenged The Daring Bakers to bake a yeasted Meringue Coffee Cake, a gorgeous brioche-like dough...

Online (Bake) Sale for Japan – Donor List

Online (Bake) Sale for Japan – Donor List

Items will be posted here on March 29th. Bidding will take place April 1 and 2. If you want a sneak peak at what is being auctioned, go to the Munchie Musings Facebook page.Catherine of Munchie Musings (me)Kimberly of Poor Girl Eats WellElaine Bak...

I’m a Chocolate Snob!

I’m a Chocolate Snob!

Yes, I am a chocolate snob.  You will only see me buy a chocolate bar out of desperation.  If I need a quickie chocolate fix, I’ll reach for a bag of peanut M&Ms.  But if I have the cash and a good quality chocolate is in the vicin...

Win Source Code Tickets

Win Source Code Tickets

Michelle Monaghan and Jake Gyllenhaal I've been allocated 50 tickets to the preview screening Source Code in Sacramento next Thursday. Text to win. An action thriller centered on a soldier who wakes up in the body of an unknown man and discovers ...

Crock Pot Wednesday: Brunswick stew

Crock Pot Wednesday: Brunswick stew

Brunswick StewThis week I am featuring a recipe from my friend, Ann, over at Sacatomato. Ann has a cookbook out called Hand-off Cooking. Now if you are following these crockpot posts then you are probably looking for easy recipes that require the least...