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Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Camille

Today was the day to have a Must Go Dinner.  You all know what that means:  Cook whatever is in the refrigerator and have it for dinner making way to restock for the week. When I was pulling out ingredients … Continue reading →

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Peach Shortcake

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Camille

Have you ever had a “kitchen sink moment”?  The moment of eating something so juicy you can only eat it over the sink because it’s the only place where you won’t make a mess. The peach I just devoured was … Continue reading →

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4th of July Barbeque Feast

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Camille

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading →

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Chilled Soups For Hot Summertime

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Camille

Hot summer is here, at least it is in Florida.  It’s June 19 and it is 90º in the shade.  The heat is rising from the asphalt and making it clear that we have a long hot summer ahead of … Continue reading →

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Proper Sausages

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Camille

What, you may ask, is Proper Sausages?  In North Miami at 9722 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33138, there is a tiny little shop that makes the best artisan sausages I’ve ever tasted. I found out about Proper Sausages from … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Banh Mi

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Camille

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

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Camille

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

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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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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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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