Recipes

  • Chocolate Fig Cake

    Chocolate Fig Cake

    CHOCOLATE FIG CAKE And the story of a fig tree. We have a fig tree at our house that keeps us supplied with figs all summer long. This is a very special tree because it is more than 50 years old and has moved with us several times. It started as a root/seedling brought in Continue reading

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  • Pineapple Chicken and Pineapple Fritters

    Pineapple Chicken and Pineapple Fritters

    PINEAPPLE CHICKEN Tangy with a hint of heat, but tenderand juicy and perfect for a summer meal. ¾ CUP PINEAPPLE JUICE¼ CUP SOY SAUCE – less sodium3 TBS LIGHT BROWN SUGAR1 TB CATSUP1 TB WHITE WINE VINEGAR3 GARLIC CLOVES – minced1 JALAPENO PEPPER – thinly sliced4 CHICKEN BREASTS – boneless, skinless or 4 -6 HEARTY Continue reading

  • ARUGULA SALAD WITH GRILLED                                                                                PEACHES AND FETA

    ARUGULA SALAD WITH GRILLED                                                                                PEACHES AND FETA

    2-3 FIRM RIPE PEACES – quartered, peeled or unpeeled10 oz BABY ARUGULA – rinsed and shaken dry1 CUP FETA CHEESE – crumbled¾ CUP FRESH MINT LEAVES – torn ¾ CUP TOASTED PISTACIOS – roughly chopped½ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL2 TBS WHITE WINE VINEGAR1 TB LEMON JUICE – freshly squeezed1 TSP DIJON MUSTARD – or to Continue reading

  • POPPY SEED CAKE

    POPPY SEED CAKE

    POPPY SEED CAKE Simply delicious 1 Cup Butter – softened1 ½ Cups Sugar 4 Eggs – separated 1/2 Pint Sour Cream1 Tsp. Baking Soda 2 Cups Flour 3 Tsps. Vanilla¼ Cup Poppy Seeds   Cream butter and sugar.  Add 4 egg yolks, 1 at a time, constantly beating.  Add sour cream, baking soda, flour, poppy seeds.  Fold in 4 well-beaten egg whites. Bake Continue reading

  • ARUGULA AND LEMON FUSILLI

    ARUGULA AND LEMON FUSILLI

    Arugula and lemon are a great combination. Our garden is overflowing with arugula and this combination with lemon is a winner! 1 TB EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2 GARLIC CLOVES – minced or more to taste 2 CUPS HEAVY CREAM 2 or 3 LEMONS – juiced and zested SEA SALT – to taste  FRESHLY GROUND Continue reading

  • Nutella Breakfast Muffins

    Nutella Breakfast Muffins

    It’s our first day back from our family beach vacation so I knew to plan ahead for something good for breakfast to take my mind off the magical fun it was to be with all the family, especially the grandkids because with work, school, college and distance we might not see some of them until Continue reading

  • THE MAGNIFICENT ANGEL OAK

    THE MAGNIFICENT ANGEL OAK

    I had read a few stories about this famous tree and so while we are now on vacation on Isle of Palms, our daughter offered to take us to see it. It certainly was a treasure to see and one not to be missed. On Johns Island in Charleston is where you will find what Continue reading

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  • Crumb Buns at the Beach

    Crumb Buns at the Beach

    IT’S SUNDAY AT THE BEACH and somethings never change! Sunday morning breakfasts were always a big deal when our children were growing up. After church there was usually a trip to the bakery and there they would buy Italian bread for dinner and crusty rolls and some sweet buns for dessert. Once home Charlie would Continue reading

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  • Today is Flag Day & Try These Patriotic Whoopie Pies

    Today is Flag Day & Try These Patriotic Whoopie Pies

    TODAY IS FLAG DAY and here are some interesting facts.       And a recipe for a patriotic cake. The American flag is a symbol of freedom and liberty to which Americans recite the pledge of allegiance. The flag’s 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies.  The 50 white stars on a blue field represent Continue reading

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  • Creamy Cajun Linguine

    Creamy Cajun Linguine

    A Simply delicious, spicy recipe for two. ½ LB LINGUINE 3 TBS BUTTER 1 ½ TBS GARLIC – MINCED 1 SMALL SHALLOT – minced 1 TB CAJUN SEASONINGS – or to taste 1/4 CUP WHITE WINE 1 TB LEMON JUICE – freshly squeezed 1/3 HEAVY CREAM 1/3 CUP HALF AND HALF CHOPPED CHIVES – for Continue reading