Author Archives: Camille

Vietnamese Banh Mi

On our recent trip to Chicago, we ate at the wonderfully delicious Gage Restaurant.  It’s in the heart of the City on Michigan Avenue directly across from The Art Institute.  We’ve eaten there in the past and decided to revisit … Continue reading

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Mangia Italian Style

On our recent trip to Chicago for a week’s vacation, we were able to spend time with family and friends and do all the touristy things we haven’t done in years.  We visited Museums, Giant Buildings, Michigan Avenue, took in … Continue reading

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

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)

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!!!

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

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

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

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)

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

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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