Category Archives: Creme Fraiche

Rainy January

I’m not complaining about the weather. It is January after all, and we could be having snow days instead of rainy days. The temperature outside is not cold at all. 60 to 70 degrees in January is pretty great but … Continue reading

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BLT Quiche (Bacon, Leek and Tomato)

I love this quiche because all of the cheeses used here are mild and flavory smooth. Nothing harsh about these delicious, creamy cow’s milk cheeses. I also like to use a ceramic tart dish because it bakes up a crispy … Continue reading

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Apple Bread Pudding

Fall conjures up the memory of heart warming dishes of days gone by. Some that may have been forgotten and only remembered when your loved one asks for a dish that is from his childhood days. That is exactly what … Continue reading

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Pasta Carbonara

  It’s no secret that I love Pasta. I was raised on it and I have cooked it all of my adult life. I make my own pasta and I’ve made it for restaurants I worked in. So, no surprise … Continue reading

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Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Sauce

What to do on a cold winter day? Make Ravioli! But instead of traditional ravioli let’s make something different. I have a huge jar of dried wild mushrooms and I made a delicious mushroom duxelles with them along with fresh … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Feast 2017

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and I know many of you are starting to get ready for the “Great Thanksgiving Feast of 2017”. I am sharing a menu with you that has some new ideas and a few … Continue reading

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Farm to Table in Greenville

We made the big move and left Fort Lauderdale after 42 years of fun in the sun. A life of wonderful memories was cultivated in The Sunshine State:  A life where I began my career working in kitchens, becoming a … Continue reading

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