Category Archives: Pork

New Year’s Eve Casual Dinner – Pulled Pork Soft Tacos

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Camille

Here is a great menu for a casual New Year’s Eve Party. What’s so great about this menu is that I can make all of the accompaniments the day before and cook the roast on the day of the party.  … 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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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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Texas Chili With A Twist

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Camille

I love a good bowl of chili but I can only eat so much of the ground meat version, the kind I grew up on.  I started to make this chunky pork (using pork instead of beef is the twist) … Continue reading →

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The Holidays Are Here

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Camille

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 →

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Cooking Momofuku Cookbook

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Camille

We recently visited New York City for nine fabulous, fun filled gastronomic days.  We visited this wonderful city last year for a quick weekend and since our time was so short we did not make it a food trip.  We … Continue reading →

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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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A No Stress Party Menu

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Camille

Last Thursday evening Jim and I celebrated Cinco de Mayo by having a fabulous feast consisting of Pulled Pork Soft Tacos with all the trimmings:  Black Bean Salsa, Tomato-Green Chili Salsa, Corn Relish, Sliced Avocado, Fresh Jalapenos, Creme Fraiche, Cheddar … Continue reading →

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