Category Archives: Appetizers

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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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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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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Dinner With Friends

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Camille

Last night we had a wonderful dinner with our friends, Jodie, Tyler, Reid, Lois and Doug. Reid is Jodie and Tyler’s son and Lois and Doug are Jodie’s Parents.  We are friends with both sets of people and have been … Continue reading →

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Artichokes

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Camille

Braised Artichokes Artichokes were a part of my growing up food.  Never was there a question about these thistly cactus looking vegetables.  I can’t ever remember not having them at least once a week when they were in season.  I … Continue reading →

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Cooking Momofuku Cookbook

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Camille

We recently visited New York City for nine fabulous, fun filled gastronomic days.  We visited this wonderful city last year for a quick weekend and since our time was so short we did not make it a food trip.  We … Continue reading →

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Dinner Party Last Weekend

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Camille

This past weekend I catered a dinner party for 11 people on a 120 foot yacht.  The dinner, a birthday celebration, was for my very good customers who I have been cooking for since 1999. The menu was a paring … Continue reading →

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