Category Archives: Seafood

A Simple Light Dinner For A Spring Evening

What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? Many of us are using our verandas to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and to partake in our evening meal. Much … Continue reading

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Lobster Fest 2015

March is almost here and, for me, March is Lobster Fest Month. I’m not quite sure how this came about but I’m going to guess that it’s because my sister’s birthday is in March and she is the quintessential lobster … Continue reading

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4th of July Barbeque Feast

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading

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What I Learned About Cooking Whole Fish

  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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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

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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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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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Where Have I Been?

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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Dinner Party Last Weekend

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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The Best Fresh Pasta EVER!!!

This Blog may not mean much to you unless you are into making your own fresh pasta or you are adventurous enough to try it for the first time.  Please try making it following my instructions and I think you … Continue reading

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