Saturday Showcase: Foodie Link Love

This has been a great week in the world of food.  Is there really ever a BAD week???

I found some great new websites and new posts that really might make your mouth water – so grab a napkin or towel – and check out these links:

Melissa of Schweet ‘N Savory,  interviewed Melissa Murphy – of  Sweet Melissa Patisserie in New York – and shares her Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.  This is a really great interview and details how Ms. Murphy became a chef.

Your Homebased Mom, Leigh Anne, shows off some Black Angus Garlic Cheese Bread – and here’s where your handy-dandy drool towel comes in…

Cool Summer Salads were popular this week, with Blue Kitchen’s Chicken Salad with Toasted Coconut and Roasted Cashews – as well as Tidy Mom’s Chicken Salad with fruit.

Another refreshing option for summer is Meatless Mama’s Coconut Key Lime Smoothie. I really love the tartness of key lime combined with the sweetness of coconut.  In case you can’t find a coconut, she recommends substituting a can of coconut milk. (And if you’re so inclined, you could make an adult version with a splash of Malibu…) Mmmmmmmmmmmm!

I’ve NEVER thought of this before – but Smitten Kitchen shows you how to easily make your own Graham Crackers!  They just look yummy – and how good would they be with the toaster oven s’mores recipe from last week?

Last, but definitely NOT least, you should take some time to visit Make It from Scratch’s Foodie Carnival #118.  We’re talking a serious host of great recipes, helps, and pretties for the kitchen, too!

P.S. – Here’s a Bonus:  My friend, Christin offers up a GREAT idea to deal with the “Mommy, I’m Bored” doldrums by recycling an empty oatmeal canister!!!

What’s your favorite foodie link?