Author Archives: Camille

Pickled Beets

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Camille

I love beets and I especially love them pickled. Even more than eating beets I love roasting and pickling them. The process couldn’t be easier or more rewarding. Pickle Red or Yellow Beets but remember to not roast or jar … Continue reading →

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Mousse Au Chocolat de La Vieille Maison

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Camille

As we get ready for our trip across the pond to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary, I am going to prime the pump by making my favorite French Dessert, Mousse Au Chocolat. My first experience with making this luscious, decadent, creamy … Continue reading →

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Easter Brunch

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Camille

The Leg of Lamb is ordered (smittysmeatsandwines.com) and so is the Ham (honeybakedham.com) now all I have to do is the grocery shopping and begin the preparations for our Easter Brunch. This year we will be having 10 people for … Continue reading →

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Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Camille

Here is my original recipe for Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey. An  awesomely delicious and super easy dinner to prepare. I’ve posted this recipe each St. Paddy’s Day to refresh your memory and to inform the … Continue reading →

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Cookies For Company

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Camille

Companies coming and what better dessert to have than cookies. You can make all of these delicious cookies in a single day or in two afternoons, store in tins or freeze and have them ready when you are in need … Continue reading →

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Last Night’s Dinner – Braised Artichokes and Corn and Chicken Chowder

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Camille

Look what we had for dinner last night!!! Simple and delicious and both good for a cold winter night. Although it is not cold where we live I still cook these comfort foods in the winter when it is 70º. … Continue reading →

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Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Camille

Cooking Adventurous? If you are here is my delicious Gumbo recipe. My sister and brother-in-law were with us this week to celebrate Fat Tuesday and to stick with the theme I made Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo. They loved it … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl 50 Party Treats

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Camille

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is almost here. I’m giving you some ideas for Super Bowl 50 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl … Continue reading →

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Chicken Salad Italian Style Alla Lisa

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Camille

I recently posted Chicken Salad Italian Style to my site and was overwhelmed with the ton of positive reviews I received. My cousin Lisa made the salad and put her own twist on it by using White Balsamic Vinegar instead … Continue reading →

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Recipe Repair

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Camille

If you are like me you probably have a recipe box containing old recipes handed down from your Mother, Grandmothers and Aunts that bring back memories of days gone by when you were a child enjoying all of the delicious … Continue reading →

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