I grew up in New Jersey, the land of the bakery. You know those bakeries, where they offer a selection of dozens of different types of pastries and cakes and cookies in the pretty cases. You come out with a treasure in a cardboard box tied up with a red and white string, and a...
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I decided to tap into my southern roots for Mardi Gras this week by having some good old fashioned southern fried catfish and greens. You could make this recipe super easy by using pre-made fish fry but I opted for the homemade version which is not complicated at all. If you’ve not had...
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Once in a while, you come across a recipe that you just have to try. Sometimes the glossy pictures are better than its worth in taste. However, I’ve discovered a recipe from Bon Appetit that has become a staple in our family. Beef Shank and Sausage Ragù is a traditional meat-based sauce that my...
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My parents were really good at holidays and birthdays. Even small holidays like Valentines Day were celebrated in a fun way. I always knew that there would be a big glittery card on the table at dinnertime, and that it was a special day. I did feel the love. And so I carry on...
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This weekend, I tried two excellent local wines, thanks to my mother in law and the fact that she had a birthday. The wine on the right is a fruit wine from Colorado Cellars in Palisade, made with blueberries. Fruit wine isn’t normally on my radar when I am looking for wine, but I am...
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Chuc Mung Nam Moi (Happy New Year) and welcome to the year of the Dragon! The Chinese Dragon was a mythical creature; a symbol of good fortune and a sign of intense power. The oriental dragon is regarded as a divine beast, nothing like the western dragon -a creature to find and slay. In...
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Have I mentioned that I love seafood? Well, if not, here it is again. I LOVE seafood! Here’s a recipe that brings back many memories of my mother’s kitchen. Asking my mother for this recipe required some skills on my part (not to mention, patience). She’s one of those amazing cooks who never used...
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Hands down, this is my one of my top two favorite cocktails of all time. But be careful – the lime flavor combined with the simple syrup is so, ahem, tasty, that if you don’t closely monitor, this cocktail will sneak up on you and haunt you all through New Year’s Day, if you...
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