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Hints and Tips

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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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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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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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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Prime Rib of Beef Revisited

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Camille

Last year I posted the cooking method for Perfect Prime Rib.  I’ve had a lot of people asking me to re-post the article since Prime Rib seems to be the entree of choice for many people this holiday season. There … Continue reading →

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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Camille

Many of us will be fortunate enough to have turkey leftover from Thanksgiving Dinner. What to do with all of those leftovers?  Of course there’s the usual; turkey sandwiches, turkey tetrazini, another turkey dinner (my least favorite), turkey hash, so … Continue reading →

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Tricks Or Treats

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Camille

Halloween is just around the corner and what better time to reminisce than this?  When I was a kid Halloween was, for me, the most important holiday of the year.  When do you get to dress any way you like … Continue reading →

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