Category Archives: Food For Thought

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Summer Fruit Pie and Other Sumptuous Summer Fruit Desserts

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Camille

    The time is Ripe for a Summer Fruit Pie.  This delicious melange of Peaches, Nectarines, Blueberries and Cherries is enough to send a lover of fruit to Nirvana. When selecting the peaches and nectarines, be sure they are … Continue reading →

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Burgers and Ribs and Beer Can Chicken, OH MY!

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Camille

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

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Cornmeal Biscotti with Dried Cranberry And Pistachio

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Camille

Here’s a Biscotti recipe that will delight everyone. The cornmeal gives the Biscotti crunch, the cranberries give sweetness and the pistachios give sophistication. I think you will be very pleased with the results. Makes About 2 Dozen Slices 4          Ounces … Continue reading →

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Lemon Curd

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Camille

Nothing says spring and summer like Lemons and Lemon Desserts. Recently I was asked for my Lemon Curd recipe and decided to blog about Lemon Curd Tartlets with Italian Meringue. What I love about this Lemon Curd recipe is the … Continue reading →

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A Simple Light Dinner For A Spring Evening

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Camille

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

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Refresher Course

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Camille

I will be cooking my traditional Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey on Tuesday along with the best Irish Soda Bread ever and if you click on the links you will go directly to the recipes. I am going to cook … Continue reading →

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Yellow Cake With Berry Filling And Old Fashioned Frosting

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Camille

  I made this beautiful cake for my sister’s birthday and it was a hit. I say that because my sister, Lucille, doesn’t usually eat dessert. She is not a fan of sweets. She absolutely loved it, she said, because … Continue reading →

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Lobster Fest 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Camille

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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Cookie Time Is Any Time

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Camille

That’s what I say and most likely everyone I know will say the same.  What better way to wile away a cold afternoon?  It’s a great way to spend the day with the kids, grandkids, or even with yourself. When … Continue reading →

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Granola – Good And Good For You

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Camille

Most mornings my day begins with a 4 or 5 mile walk along the New River in Fort Lauderdale followed by a hearty brunch of Low Fat Yogurt, Fresh Fruit and my Homemade Granola. My Granola is pure and simple; … Continue reading →

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