Category Archives: Pastry

New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Camille

Here is a New Year’s Day Menu that is sure to please everyone. It’s a great menu for a large gathering and so much of it can be done in advance. Enjoy! Appetizers Tortilla Soup with Chicken Goat Cheese Crisps … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Desserts

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Camille

Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what desserts you will be serving at your Thanksgiving Feast. Here are a few of my favorite desserts. Everyone of these deliciously delectable treats can be … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Fruit Bounty Equals A Summer Fruit Crostata

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Camille

Summer Fruit Crostata What could be more wonderful than summer fruit?  I am talking about the organic summer fruit grown in the United States, not fruit shipped in from South American or Mexico.  Right now the fruit is spectacular; peaches, … Continue reading →

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July 4th Menu

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Camille

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading →

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Spring Is In The Air

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Camille

What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? We will soon be using our verandas to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and to partake in our evening meal. Much … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast 2021

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Camille

It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to spend Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Two years to be exact. This Thanksgiving has been heavily antisipated and will be special for most of us. I want … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast 2019

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Camille

I had Thanksgiving Dinner last week (exactly 4 weeks early) since my sister and her husband were visiting and we could be together with my brother. I made everything traditionally (my traditions) with one exception – I changed the brining … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Camille

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am so looking forward to chowing down on our Thanksgiving Feast 2018. Here are several recipes you might like to try and serve to your guest for Thanksgiving Dinner. Some recipes are … Continue reading →

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Chicken Cobbler

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Camille

Here is a new take on an old favorite. Instead of topping a chicken or turkey pot pie with puff pastry or pastry crust I decided to top this delicious dish with a cobbler topping. What a surprise – I … Continue reading →

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