Author Archives: Camille

Hearty Pasta Fagioli On A Cold Winter Day

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Camille

  Here is the recipe for my most favorite soup of all time. It is a long process with many steps and a perfect project for a cold winter day when you just don’t want to be outside. My recipe … Continue reading →

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Fried Calamari

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Camille

Now that Christmas is over it is time to think about a New Year’s Eve Party Menu. Here is my recipe for Fried Calamari. Super easy, delicious and a real crowd pleaser. For more great appetizer and hors d’oeuvre recipes … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Camille

Christmas is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t planned your Christmas Dinner here is a suggestion that will knock your Reindeer Socks off. Much of this dinner can be made a day in advance and finished on … Continue reading →

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Roasted Marinara and Italian Meatballs

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Camille

My absolute favorite thing to eat in this whole world is Spaghetti and Meatballs using my Roasted Marinara (Gravy is what we called it and still do). These two recipes are my treasures and I hope you will enjoy them … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Recipes Update

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Camille

This will be our first Thanksgiving in our new locale, Greenville, South Carolina. We were going to have a Thanksgiving Feast in our home with Family and Friends but after considerable conversation (about 5 minutes) my wonderful friend, Patrea, and … Continue reading →

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Halloween Treats

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Camille

HALLOWEEN The best holiday of the year is just around the corner. At least it is the best for me. I have always enjoyed this crazy, kookie, scary, not so scary, goofy, fun holiday. Before you take your little monsters … Continue reading →

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Farm to Table in Greenville

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Camille

We made the big move and left Fort Lauderdale after 42 years of fun in the sun. A life of wonderful memories was cultivated in The Sunshine State:  A life where I began my career working in kitchens, becoming a … Continue reading →

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Cool Salads For A Hot Summer Day

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Camille

I am sure you have been asking the same question I have: WHEN WILL THIS HOT WEATHER END? This summer is the hottest summer on record for the whole country and when it comes to lunch and dinner we want … Continue reading →

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Tequila Shrimp with Carolina Gold Rice and Black Beans

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Camille

I made this shrimp dish featuring Carolina Gold Rice after a friend in South Carolina sent me a bag. The gold in the name implies that the rice is golden in color but this is not so. I am guessing … Continue reading →

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Give Me S’More Of That Tart

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Camille

It’s summer time and the weather is fine for a cook-out. And what better dessert is there at a cook-out than S’Mores? How about a S’Mores Tart? You can have all of the deliciousness of S’Mores but in a different … Continue reading →

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