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Soup, Glorious Soup
This blog is dedicated to all of my friends and family that are suffering through the terrible weather north of Paradise. That means all of you north of the Florida boarder. Here are a few of my favorites. Some have … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Appetizers, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Food For Thought, Garlic, Ham, Ham Stock, Hints and Tips, Italian Sausage, Meat, Menus, Mushrooms, Recipes To Share, Sausage, Soup, Vegetables
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Tagged Bacon, Bouquet Garni, Carrot, Celery, Chestnuts, Chicken Soup, Cilantro, Corn, Corn and Chicken Chowder, Cream, Creme Fraiche, Ditalini, Herbs, Jalapeño, Onion, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta Fagioli, Roasted Marinara, Split Peas, Tomato Compote, Wild Mushroom and Chestnut Soup, Wild Rice
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The Holidays Are Here
The Holidays are just around the corner and I am sure that many of you will be preparing Christmas Dinner or New Year’s Day Dinner. I want to give you something new to bring to the table on the special … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Butter, Cherry Apple Compote, Chicken Stock, Cookies, Dessert, Desserts, Entree, Food For Thought, Hints and Tips, Meat, Menus, Mushrooms, Onion Jam, Pork, Preserves, Recipes To Share, Soup, Sugar Cookies, Vegetables, Vinaigrette, Wine
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Tagged Beets, Decorated Sugar Cookies, Fennel, Meringue Powder, Onions, Oranges, Royal Icing
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Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am posting some of my old favorites for the American Day of Feasting. I’ve made changes in many of the recipes to give them a new and improved twist. My favorite change … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apple Pie, Bread, Butter, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Desserts, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Italian Meringue, Menus, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pumpkin Pie, Recipes To Share, Sausage, Side Dishes, Stuffing, Turkey, Vegetables
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Tagged Andouille Sausage/Cornbread Stuffing, Apple Pie, Apples, Cornbread, Cornmeal, Cranberries, Entree, Pancetta, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pumpkin Pie, Sauce, Thanksgiving Dinner, Turkey Stock
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Memory Of A Past Party
This past Sunday, on my daily walk, I ran into a couple who I catered parties for before I retired. After spending about half an hour talking I went on my way and began reminiscing about the parties I did … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Desserts, Dried Fruit, Eggs, Food For Thought, Garlic, Hints and Tips, Italian Meringue, Lamb, Lamb Stock, Meat, Menus, Recipes To Share, Stuffing, Vegetables, Wine
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Tagged Entree, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Key Limes, Madeira Wine, Roasted Garlic, Sea Salt, Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Pot Roast – The Ultimate Comfort Food
Pot Roast I love slow cooking pot roast or whole fresh hams or pork butts or beef brisket. I don’t get much of a chance to do it in Florida because it is so warm all of the time, but … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Beef, Desserts, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Meat, Menus, Recipes To Share, Vegetables, Wine
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Tagged Apples, Caramel Sauce, Carrots, Ketchup, Madeira Wine, Marinara, Pecans, Pot Roast, Red Potatoes, Sea Salt, Stock
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Blueberry Season Is Here
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 →
Posted in Accompaniments, Cake, Cheesecake, Desserts, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Menus, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Recipes To Share, Ricotta Cheese
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Tagged Blind Baked Crust, Blueberries, Butter, Cornmeal, Cream Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Crumb Topping, Maple Syrup, Pancakes, Quick Breads, Ricotta Cheese Cake, Scones, Tarts
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You Say Tomato I Say Tomato Too
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 →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Cheese, Egg Dishes, Food For Thought, Hints and Tips, Menus, Pasta, Pastry Crust, Pate Brisee
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Tagged Asparagus, Basil, Cream Cheese, Pancetta, Red Wine Vinegar, Talagio Cheese, Tomatoes, XVOO
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Dinner With Friends
Last night we had a wonderful dinner with our friends, Jodie, Tyler, Reid, Lois and Doug. Reid is Jodie and Tyler’s son and Lois and Doug are Jodie’s Parents. We are friends with both sets of people and have been … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Appetizers, Cake, Desserts, Food For Thought, Fruit, Fruit Desserts, Menus, Recipes To Share, Salad, Shrimp, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vinaigrette
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Tagged Balsamic Syrup, Berry Compote, Cornmeal, Lemon Vinaigrette, Polenta, Roasted Lemons, Tomato Marmalade, XVOO Cake
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Summer’s Kick Off Holiday
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 →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Beef, Charcoal Grill, Desserts, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Lemon, Meat, Menus, Pate Sucre, Recipes To Share, Salad, Side Dishes
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Tagged Moroccan Potato Salad, Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette, Summer Fruit Crostada, Swamp Cabbage Slaw
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Cedar Plank Grilling
Sunday, early evening, was the perfect time to grill and what better food to grill than seafood AND what better way to grill seafood than on cedar planks? Every time I grill with or without cedar my first comment is … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Charcoal Grill, Food For Thought, Lobster, Menus, Recipes To Share, Seafood, Side Dishes, Vegetables
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Tagged Cedar Plank, Charcoal Grill, Entree, Finster Murphy's Seafood, Grouper, Lobster, Seafood, Shrimp, Weber Grill
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