Category Archives: Food For Thought

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Camille

HALLOWEEN The best holiday of the year is just around the corner. At least it is the best for me. I have always enjoyed this crazy, kookie, scary, not so scary, goofy, fun holiday. Before you take your little monsters … Continue reading →

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Peach and Blueberry Shortcake

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Camille

I don’t use the typical biscuit recipe for shortcake. Instead I use my Buttermilk Scone recipe.  I like this much better as the scones are buttery and creamy with a crumb that is tight and moist.  I added the blueberries … Continue reading →

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July 4th BBQ

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Camille

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare. Here are some of my favorite grilling recipes guaranteed to make you the … Continue reading →

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Easter Dinner 2024

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Camille

Here is my Easter Dinner Menu with all of the recipes. I love preparing a Leg of Lamb for Easter. Lamb is the quintessential Easter Dinner Entree. I decided on the Soft Polenta this year instead of potatoes  just to … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Feast

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Camille

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and I am looking forward to our traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. I post this recipe along with the Irish Soda Bread recipe every year in hopes you will try my … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Dinner 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Camille

Appetizer Maryland Crab Cakes with Ancho Chili Preserves First Coarse Mussels with Chorizo Sausage Second Coarse Pan Seared Duck Breast Smashed Potatoes Haricots Vert Almandine Third Course Bibb Lettuce, Hearts of Palm, Pickled Red Onion Tossed with Vinaigrette Lyonnaise Dessert … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LVIII Party Treats! Go Chiefs and 49ers

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Camille

The long awaited end of the season and the BEST party of the year is fast approaching. Here are several ideas for Super Bowl Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl … Continue reading →

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Hello 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Camille

The holidays are over and 2024 has begun. I want to wish all a Happy and Healthy New Year. And a big thank you to all who read my blog and use my recipes. That makes me very happy. I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cookie Baking Days!

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Camille

This is the best week of the Christmas Season for me. I will be making Christmas Cookies this week and I have decided on 5 kinds. I am making 4 dozen of each: Decorated Sugar Cookies Shortbread Cookies with White … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Camille

This spicy “South of the Border” soup will cool you off on these dog days of summer. There are a lot of ingredients but so worth the effort. The best part is that there is absolutely no cooking involved. This … Continue reading →

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