Category Archives: Vinegar

Valentine’s Day Dinner 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Camille

Appetizer Maryland Crab Cakes with Ancho Chili Preserves First Coarse Mussels with Chorizo Sausage Second Coarse Pan Seared Duck Breast Smashed Potatoes Haricots Vert Almandine Third Course Bibb Lettuce, Hearts of Palm, Pickled Red Onion Tossed with Vinaigrette Lyonnaise Dessert … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Camille

TBMDM (Through Back Memorial Day Menu) This menu is one of my favorites. I had a Memorial Day BBQ several years ago at our home in Florida. There were around 30 people gathered to kick off the summer and we … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Camille

Here is a New Year’s Day Menu that is sure to please everyone. It’s a great menu for a large gathering and so much of it can be done in advance. Enjoy! Appetizers Tortilla Soup with Chicken Goat Cheese Crisps … Continue reading →

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Spring Is In The Air

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Camille

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

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Summer’s Bounty

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Camille

Two of the best things about the end of summer produce are Corn and Tomatoes. Both are at their height of superbness! Here is a recipe for Corn Chowder and a recipe for a very simple Tomato-Green Chili Salsa. Serve … Continue reading →

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Savory Four Cheese Tart

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Camille

This Savory Four Cheese Tart with Asparagus and Pancetta is a wonderful dish to serve for a brunch, luncheon, dinner first course or as a snack mid-afternoon. I love the bread crumb crust as it is light and doesn’t interfere … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Camille

Christmas is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t planned your Christmas Dinner here is a suggestion that will knock your Reindeer Socks off. Much of this dinner can be made a day in advance and finished on … Continue reading →

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Farm to Table in Greenville

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Camille

We made the big move and left Fort Lauderdale after 42 years of fun in the sun. A life of wonderful memories was cultivated in The Sunshine State:  A life where I began my career working in kitchens, becoming a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Butter, Creme Fraiche, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fish, Food For Thought, Onions, Pickled Vegetables, Pickling, Recipes To Share, Red Onion, Sage, Turnips, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar, Wine, XVOO | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Farm to Table in Greenville

Chicken Salad Italian Style Alla Lisa

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Camille

I recently posted Chicken Salad Italian Style to my site and was overwhelmed with the ton of positive reviews I received. My cousin Lisa made the salad and put her own twist on it by using White Balsamic Vinegar instead … Continue reading →

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