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Spring Is In The Air

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Camille

What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? We will soon be using our verandas to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and to partake in our evening meal. Much … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast 2021

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Camille

It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to spend Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Two years to be exact. This Thanksgiving has been heavily antisipated and will be special for most of us. I want … Continue reading →

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Smoked Corn and Chicken Chowder

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Camille

I finally got a charcoal grill. After suffering through a gas grill I decided it was time to get down to business and get a WEBER GRILL. I had always used a Weber Grill when I lived in Florida but … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day BBQ

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Camille

Memorial Day is the beginning of summer and this year is especially important since it will be the first of the summer holidays we can spend with family and friends. No large gatherings but  a small group is good. It … Continue reading →

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Braised Artichokes

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Camille

Tis the season for Thistle – Artichokes that is. Delicious in oh so many ways. If you have never eaten or made an artichokes this is a good recipe to try. Click on the picture to go directly to the … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Grits

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Camille

Living in the south has made me a lover of Grits. Especially Cheese Grits. The kind of Grits that are stone ground right here in SC. I did Shrimp and Grits with a twist: Instead of bacon, which is a … Continue reading →

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Osso Bucco

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Camille

I started making this delicious Italian specialty dish when I worked with the wonderfully talented Italian Chef Alessandro Cortini. He was one of the most influential chefs I worked alongside of during my years  working in restaurants. He was at … Continue reading →

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Creamy Soft Polenta – Perfect On A Chilly Day

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Camille

I can’t think of a better dish to make on a cold day. This Soft Polenta always reminds me of my childhood. My mother would make polenta once a year and it was always in the middle of a cold … Continue reading →

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Wild Mushroom-Roasted Chestnut Soup

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Camille

Here is a soup that will warm you when the weather is chilly. It’s hearty and satisfying and adding the wild rice makes it even more filling.  Click on the Recipe and/or photo to bring you to the page. Wild … Continue reading →

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Corn Season Is Here! (Almost)

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Camille

Corn Season is just beginning and within the next month it will be in full bloom. Here are some of my favorite corn recipes. Each Recipe has the proper accompaniment recipe included. Click onto the name of the recipe or … Continue reading →

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