Category Archives: Food For Thought

The beginning posts that used to be uncatergorized

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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St. Paddy’s Day Feast

Posted on March 5, 2013 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 the recipe along with the Irish Soda Bread recipe every year in hopes you will try my … Continue reading →

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Artichokes

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Camille

Braised Artichokes Artichokes were a part of my growing up food.  Never was there a question about these thistly cactus looking vegetables.  I can’t ever remember not having them at least once a week when they were in season.  I … Continue reading →

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Quick Bread

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Camille

I’ve been working on the book all morning and now it’s time for me to take a break.  The best break for me is to cook something and today I feel like baking.  Baking is the most relaxing activity I … Continue reading →

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