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Cool Refreshing Gazpacho

This is the best recipe to beat the summer heat. Gazpacho is good and good for you plus it is cool and refreshing. I like to make my Gazpacho a day or two ahead to let the flavors meld together. … Continue reading

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Savory Four Cheese Tart

This Savory Four Cheese Tart with Asparagus and Pancetta is a wonderful dish to serve for a brunch, luncheon, dinner first course or as a snack mid-afternoon. I love the bread crumb crust as it is light and doesn’t interfere … Continue reading

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Tortilla Soup

I promised you this recipe and here it is. I’ve eaten plenty of Tortilla Soup and loved them all. I took what I liked about each and made my own original recipe. One thing for certain is that a soup … Continue reading

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Peach Shortcake

Have you ever had a “kitchen sink moment”?  The moment of eating something so juicy you can only eat it over the sink because it’s the only place where you won’t make a mess. The peach I just devoured was … Continue reading

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Chilled Soups For Hot Summertime

Hot summer is here, at least it is in Florida.  It’s June 19 and it is 90º in the shade.  The heat is rising from the asphalt and making it clear that we have a long hot summer ahead of … Continue reading

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Soup, Glorious Soup

This blog is dedicated to all of my friends and family that are suffering through the terrible weather north of Paradise.  That means all of you north of the Florida boarder. Here are a few of my favorites.  Some have … Continue reading

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Blueberry Season Is Here

Yes, it’s here, the long awaited Blueberry season.  At least it is long awaited for me.  I love Blueberries and I love baking with Blueberries.  I love eating Blueberries and make sure I eat them every day for their superlative … Continue reading

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Perfectly Perfect Prime Rib

There is nothing better than a Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Veal, Pork or Lamb for an elegant dinner party, a hearty winter meal or just because you  have a taste for roasted meat.  I just recently roasted all of … Continue reading

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