Author Archives: Camille

A Real Southern Delicacy – Coconut Cake With Coconut Custard Filling and Seven Minute Frosting

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Camille

This Easter Sunday we are invited to a Southern Easter Brunch and I was asked to bring dessert.  Well, of course, I want to bring a Southern treat to keep with the theme.  My favorite Southern dessert is and always … Continue reading →

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream (Cake That Is)

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Camille

I love this Ice Cream Cake!!!  Making my own Gelato gives me a great deal of satisfaction and, since there are no preservatives or additives, the texture is creamy smooth and the flavor is delicious. Pecan Gelato Cake with Chocolate Sauce … Continue reading →

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Erin go Bragh!!!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Camille

I know we all have heard the phrase “Erin go Bragh” when St. Patrick’s Day is approaching.  And I know that many us that are Irish on that one day only have no idea what it means.  Here is the … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Camille

The word of the day is Banana-Toasted Coconut Bread.  (Tap the link to go straight to the recipe.)  Just a reminder for all of you that love this bread.  I made it yesterday and it was our treat with coffee … Continue reading →

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Soup, Glorious Soup

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Camille

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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Texas Chili With A Twist

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Camille

I love a good bowl of chili but I can only eat so much of the ground meat version, the kind I grew up on.  I started to make this chunky pork (using pork instead of beef is the twist) … Continue reading →

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Homemades (Fresh Pasta)

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Camille

Most Italians call fresh pasta “Homemades”.  Yep, that was the word Mom used to let us know we were going to have fresh pasta for Sunday Dinner.  (I know I have told you in the past the story of my … Continue reading →

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The Holidays Are Here

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Camille

The Holidays are just around the corner and I am sure that many of you will be preparing Christmas Dinner or New Year’s Day Dinner.  I want to give you something new to bring to the table on the special … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Camille

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am posting some of my old favorites for the  American Day of Feasting.  I’ve made changes in many of the recipes to give them a new and improved twist.  My favorite change … Continue reading →

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Memory Of A Past Party

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Camille

This past Sunday, on my daily walk, I ran into a couple who I catered parties for before I retired.  After spending about half an hour talking I went on my way and began reminiscing about the parties I did … Continue reading →

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