Category Archives: Hints and Tips

Hints and Tips

French Bistro Christmas Dinner

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Camille

  I have been dreaming of Paris lately and, even though we can’t be in our most favorite place on earth for the Holiday, I am going to bring Paris to our home for Christmas by serving a French Bistro … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Pies

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Camille

This year I will not be preparing our usual Thanksgiving Feast. Instead we are invited to friends and we are so looking forward to having someone else cook for us. My contribution to this very looked forward to feast is … Continue reading →

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Bangalore Chicken Curry

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Camille

My dear friend, who travels the world for her work, brings me back cookbooks from every exotic place she visits. A cookbook she brought back from India is simply titled COMPLETE INDIAN COOKING. I’m not sure who the author is … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Mousse Cake

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Camille

Yesterday we celebrated our friend Parker’s Birthday and My Birthday with Chocolate Mousse Cake. So Yummy!!  I am going to share the recipe for this decadent, chocolaty, luscious cake with you but be for-warned that it is an involved recipe. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Lovers Delight

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Camille

For many of us there is no better dessert than something Chocolate – Rich Delicious Chocolate.  I am sharing a Chocolate dessert that I served to customers during my catering days. It is always a favorite BUT I made it … Continue reading →

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Chilled Soups For Hot Summertime

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Camille

Hot summer is here, at least it is in Florida.  It’s June 19 and it is 90º in the shade.  The heat is rising from the asphalt and making it clear that we have a long hot summer ahead of … Continue reading →

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Proper Sausages

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Camille

What, you may ask, is Proper Sausages?  In North Miami at 9722 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33138, there is a tiny little shop that makes the best artisan sausages I’ve ever tasted. I found out about Proper Sausages from … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Banh Mi

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Camille

On our recent trip to Chicago, we ate at the wonderfully delicious Gage Restaurant.  It’s in the heart of the City on Michigan Avenue directly across from The Art Institute.  We’ve eaten there in the past and decided to revisit … Continue reading →

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Mangia Italian Style

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Camille

On our recent trip to Chicago for a week’s vacation, we were able to spend time with family and friends and do all the touristy things we haven’t done in years.  We visited Museums, Giant Buildings, Michigan Avenue, took in … Continue reading →

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream (Cake That Is)

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Camille

I love this Ice Cream Cake!!!  Making my own Gelato gives me a great deal of satisfaction and, since there are no preservatives or additives, the texture is creamy smooth and the flavor is delicious. Pecan Gelato Cake with Chocolate Sauce … Continue reading →

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