Category Archives: Food For Thought

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Easter Calzone and Frittata

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Camille

Easter Eggs and Easter Bonnets.  Easter Mass and Easter Brunch.  These are the memories I have of Easter as a child growing up in Chicago.  Easter was a holiday my Mother cherished.  I can say with confidence that Easter was … Continue reading →

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Corned Beef Revisited

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Camille

When I wrote last year’s article about Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day I never thought I would get such a great response from my loyal readers.  I was overwhelmed with the number of people who followed the … Continue reading →

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Decadence At It’s Best!!!!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Camille

There is only one word for Lobster Mac and Cheese – Decadence!!!! I recently catered a party at which the Lobster Mac and Cheese was the headliner on the menu.  I made this outrageously deliciously creamy dish for 60 people.  … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Perfect Prime Rib

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Camille

There is nothing better than a Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Veal, Pork or Lamb for an elegant dinner party, a hearty winter meal or just because you  have a taste for roasted meat.  I just recently roasted all of … Continue reading →

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Chirstmas Time is Sugar Cookie Time

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Camille

  Less than two weeks until Santa makes a visit to our home, but that’s only if Jim and I have been good and not naughty.  I know we have been exceptionally good this past year so we are expecting … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Feast

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Camille

When Jim and I moved to our new home just before Thanksgiving eight years ago we wanted to give thanks for our good fortune of being able to purchase a brand new home.  And of course the best way to … Continue reading →

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Fall Is Time For Pie

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Camille

With the change of season and the weather a bit cooler (even in Florida) it means more indoor cooking.  So turn the ovens on and let’s get started. I have been spending a great deal of time in the kitchen … Continue reading →

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A Very Busy Month

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Camille

It has been a while since I’ve posted to the blog but I have been busy cooking, writing recipes, experimenting, entertaining and even working.  Yes, working.  I had a few parties this past month and I did some entertaining at … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Aunt Lena

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Camille

Last month my dear Aunt Lena passed away after 91 years of being on God’s Great Earth.  Aunt Lena was my father’s younger sister in a family of nine siblings, some from an earlier marriage of my grandfather’s.  There is … Continue reading →

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Cherry Margarita

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Camille

Sunday night we had a few friends over for a BBQ and while I was preparing the food for the grill I decided I needed a Margarita. Margaritas are my favorite summertime drink:   They really ease the pain of … Continue reading →

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