Category Archives: Cheese

Easter Brunch

The Leg of Lamb is ordered (smittysmeatsandwines.com) and so is the Ham (honeybakedham.com) now all I have to do is the grocery shopping and begin the preparations for our Easter Brunch. This year we will be having 10 people for … Continue reading

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Super Bowl 50 Party Treats

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is almost here. I’m giving you some ideas for Super Bowl 50 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Ancho Chili Preserves, Appetizers, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Blue Cheese, Brie, Brine, Cheese, Chicken, Food For Thought, Fritters, Mushrooms, Onion Jam, Pork, Poultry, Pulled Pork, Quesadilla, Recipes To Share, Salsa, Vinaigrettes and Dressings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Super Bowl 50 Party Treats

Quiche – Creamy, Delicate and Luscious

There are so many different fillings for Quiche and I am giving you two recipes to try. The items you put into your Quiche can be just about anything you want. The one constant is the egg mixture. This combination … Continue reading

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Lobster Fest 2015

March is almost here and, for me, March is Lobster Fest Month. I’m not quite sure how this came about but I’m going to guess that it’s because my sister’s birthday is in March and she is the quintessential lobster … Continue reading

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French Bistro Christmas Dinner

  I have been dreaming of Paris lately and, even though we can’t be in our most favorite place on earth for the Holiday, I am going to bring Paris to our home for Christmas by serving a French Bistro … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Antipasti, Appetizers, Cheese, Dessert, Duck, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Nuts, Potato, Recipes To Share, Salad, Sauces, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on French Bistro Christmas Dinner

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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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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Homemade Ravioli With Homemade Pasta Dough

About 5 months ago I stopped eating Gluten:  No bread or pasta, nothing with flour, white or whole wheat.  No cakes, pies, or cookies.  I did this because I know several people who have joined the No Gluten Challenge and … Continue reading

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You Say Tomato I Say Tomato Too

How beautiful is the picture of this tomato?  This season the tomatoes are more delicious, more juicy, more colorful, more of everything then they have been for the last few years.  At least in Florida.  Being in a state that … Continue reading

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Easter Calzone and Frittata

Easter Eggs and Easter Bonnets.  Easter Mass and Easter Brunch.  These are the memories I have of Easter as a child growing up in Chicago.  Easter was a holiday my Mother cherished.  I can say with confidence that Easter was … Continue reading

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