Category Archives: Food For Thought

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Perfectly Perfect Pan Seared Filet Mignon

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Camille

Saturday night at the Hansen’s is steak night.  Sometimes I make steak at home and other times we will have it at a steak house.  I prefer to eat Rib Eye but would rather cook Filet Mignon.  Filet is much … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Season Is Here

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Camille

Yes, it’s here, the long awaited Blueberry season.  At least it is long awaited for me.  I love Blueberries and I love baking with Blueberries.  I love eating Blueberries and make sure I eat them every day for their superlative … Continue reading →

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What I Learned About Cooking Whole Fish

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Camille

  Saturday night I cooked 2 whole Yellow-Tail Snappers.  And I learned a whole lot about whole fish while I was at it.  I got the inkling to cook whole fish after reading an article on the subject.  It looked … Continue reading →

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You Say Tomato I Say Tomato Too

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Camille

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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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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Summer’s Kick Off Holiday

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Camille

The beginning of summer officially kicks off this weekend with Memorial Day.  This is the weekend when Swimming Pools open and Barbeques are fired up for the first time after many months of miserable weather.  That is if you live … Continue reading →

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Cedar Plank Grilling

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Camille

Sunday, early evening, was the perfect time to grill and what better food to grill than seafood AND what better way to grill seafood than on cedar planks?  Every time I grill with or without cedar my first comment is … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cheesecake

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Camille

When Cousin Kathy asked for a dessert to serve at her weekly family dinner I suggested Chocolate Cheesecake.  I developed this recipe years ago and it has always been a favorite of mine and everyone who has eaten it.  It … Continue reading →

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Braised Short-Ribs, Spaetzel, Beer Braised Brussels Sprouts

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Camille

For some crazy reason, last night I felt like having a “comfort food dinner”.  Maybe it was because I am feeling a little sad about losing my publisher or maybe it was just because I needed to cook something that … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cake and Lemon Cup Cakes

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Camille

I promised several people I would post the recipes for Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Lemon Cup Cakes Filled with Lemon Curd and Topped with Italian Meringue. Before I do that I have some news I want to share with … Continue reading →

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