Author Archives: Camille

Yellow Cake With Berry Filling And Old Fashioned Frosting

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Camille

  I made this beautiful cake for my sister’s birthday and it was a hit. I say that because my sister, Lucille, doesn’t usually eat dessert. She is not a fan of sweets. She absolutely loved it, she said, because … Continue reading →

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Lobster Fest 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Camille

March is almost here and, for me, March is Lobster Fest Month. I’m not quite sure how this came about but I’m going to guess that it’s because my sister’s birthday is in March and she is the quintessential lobster … Continue reading →

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Cookie Time Is Any Time

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Camille

That’s what I say and most likely everyone I know will say the same.  What better way to wile away a cold afternoon?  It’s a great way to spend the day with the kids, grandkids, or even with yourself. When … Continue reading →

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Granola – Good And Good For You

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Camille

Most mornings my day begins with a 4 or 5 mile walk along the New River in Fort Lauderdale followed by a hearty brunch of Low Fat Yogurt, Fresh Fruit and my Homemade Granola. My Granola is pure and simple; … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Soup

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Camille

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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Not So Traditional Lasagne

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Camille

Lasagne is one of my absolute favorite Italian dishes. My Mother would make this delicious layered dish for special occasions and for all of my years of cooking I made it exactly like her original recipe. Her layers consisted of … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Casual Dinner – Pulled Pork Soft Tacos

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Camille

Here is a great menu for a casual New Year’s Eve Party. What’s so great about this menu is that I can make all of the accompaniments the day before and cook the roast on the day of the party.  … Continue reading →

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French Bistro Christmas Dinner

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Camille

  I have been dreaming of Paris lately and, even though we can’t be in our most favorite place on earth for the Holiday, I am going to bring Paris to our home for Christmas by serving a French Bistro … Continue reading →

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The Best Stuffing Ever

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Camille

I just make this stuffing for our early Thanksgiving dinner last week. I followed the recipe exactly how it is written and the stuffing turned our perfectly perfect. Stuffing the bird gives you a very moist finished product. Baking it … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Pies

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Camille

This year I will not be preparing our usual Thanksgiving Feast. Instead we are invited to friends and we are so looking forward to having someone else cook for us. My contribution to this very looked forward to feast is … Continue reading →

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