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Hints and Tips

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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Excitement Is In The Air

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Camille

Sweet Bi-Color Corn Can you feel it?  There is something in the air that is making people giggly and excited.  And just what is all the excitement about?  People are getting ready for that wonderful time of year – CORN … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Bounty

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Camille

What could be more wonderful than summer fruit?  I am talking about the organic summer fruit grown in the United States, not fruit shipped in from South American or Mexico.  Right now the fruit is spectacular; peaches, nectarines, blueberries, strawberries, … Continue reading →

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Where Have I Been?

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Camille

It has been over a month since I posted an article on my blog.  Why? some are asking.  June was an incredibly busy month.  For the first part of June I had family visiting.  There were 9 of us having … Continue reading →

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Pasta Fagioli – Deliciouso!!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Camille

Meaty Ham Bone Makes a Great Pasta Fagioli When I cleaned out my freezer the other day I found the ham bone from Easter Brunch.  It didn’t take much for me to decide to make a delicious pot of Pasta … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Truffle Cake

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Camille

  After I posted the menu for the cooking class I did last week, many of you asked me to share the Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe.  This Flourless Chocolate Cake is probably the easiest cake you will ever make as … Continue reading →

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A Dinner Perfect For Easter Or Passover

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Camille

On Palm Sunday, April 17, I will be giving a cooking class at a local resident’s home featuring a menu that works perfectly for Easter or Passover.  When my client booked the cooking class I knew, by the guest list, … Continue reading →

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Dinner Party Last Weekend

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Camille

This past weekend I catered a dinner party for 11 people on a 120 foot yacht.  The dinner, a birthday celebration, was for my very good customers who I have been cooking for since 1999. The menu was a paring … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Camille

Here are the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipes I promised.   The recipes may seem a bit lengthy at first glance, but I have given you some tips, hints and a little cooking class within the recipes. Share this… Facebook Pinterest … Continue reading →

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Fried Food Craving Satisfied

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Camille

Yes, it is true,  every now and then I  crave fried food.  I know, I know, it is extremely bad for me, but I have it so seldom  that I am not going to take the walk down Guilt Trip … Continue reading →

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