Category Archives: Hints and Tips

Hints and Tips

The Cookbook

You haven’t heard from me for over a month because I have been diligently working on my cookbook.  This is an incredibly daunting task.  I honestly did not know what I was getting myself into when I decided to take … Continue reading

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Roasted Leg of Lamb

My last post was over a month ago.  Where have I been?  I’ve been working, entertaining and traveling.  All three activities were centered around food, of course.  My first activity was a cocktail party for 100 people.  The purpose of … Continue reading

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The Most Requested Recipe

Here it is, the most requested recipe of all of the recipes I have written:  KEY LIME TART.  This recipe will be in the book (I am close to the finish) but so many people are requesting this recipe that … Continue reading

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Easter Calzone and Frittata

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

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!!!!

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

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

  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

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

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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