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  • And already it’s July!

    The month of July marks the midway point of the year. It’s also considered a month of fun by many, thanks its major holidays and celebratory focus on ice cream. If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate anything related to chocolate and ice cream, you’ve landed in the right month, where you’ll find multiple… Continue reading

  • WELCOME JULY

    WELCOME JULY

    Summer settled in early this year and July promises more of the same…hot and humid. Our grandchildren, who are truly gifts to us, are kept so busy all year with school and after school sports work, and activities that it’s difficult to get everyone together for family time. That’s why we all really enjoy our… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 62 Years Later: A Honeymoon to Remember

    62 Years Later: A Honeymoon to Remember

    COOL WHIP PEACH MELBA and a Lobster Dinner We went to Elbow Beach Surf Club on the beautiful island of Bermuda for our honeymoon. It was nestled on 50 acres with a spectacular ocean view, a private beach of pink sand and pristine gardens throughout.  (I hope we noticed all that beauty!) I do remember that… Continue reading

  • GRAND MARNIER SOUFFLE

    A beautiful way to end a dinner! YIELD 2 SOUFFLES PREHEAT OVEN TO 400º 1 TB BUTTER – melted 1 TB SUGAR 5 TSPS BUTTER – melted 5 TSPS FOUR ¼ CUP MILK – cold 2 EGG YOLKS 1 TSP ORANGE ZEST – freshly grated 1 TB GRAND MARNIER ¼ TSP VANILLA EXTRACT – or… Continue reading

  • COTOLETTE DI POLLO ALLA TOSCANA CON SALSA AL LIMONE

    COTOLETTE DI POLLO ALLA TOSCANA CON SALSA AL LIMONE

    Tuscan Chicken Cutlets in Lemon Sauce 4 CHICKEN CUTLETS – sliced in half lengthwise 1 CUP FLOUR – lightly seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder 2 TBS BUTTER – salted or unsalted 6 TSPS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ¾ CUP WHITE WINE – choose one you will enjoy drinking as you cook ¼ CUP… Continue reading

  • FRESH PEACH CAKE

    Take advantage of all the luscious peaches now available at local farm stands with this easy recipe. 1 STICK BUTTER – unsalted, room temp 1 ½ CUPS SUGAR – divided 2 EGGS – extra-large, room temp 1 CUP SOUR CREAM 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT 2 CUPS FLOUR 1 TSP BAKING SODA 1 TSP BAKING POWDER… Continue reading

  • STUFFED PORK ROAST

    Portafoglio alla Fagiolino LARGE HEAVY DUTY POT with LID 1 LB PORK ROAST – boned 2 SLICES GRUYERE CHEESE – or your favorite 2 SLICES PROSCIUTTO 4-5 FRESH SAGE LEAVES FLOUR – for dusting 1 TB BUTTER – SALTED 1 TB EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 1 SMALL GLASS WHITE WINE – your favorite 1 CUP… Continue reading

  • My Dad and Why I love Baseball

    My Dad and Why I love Baseball

    A Father’s Day Story I’ve been a baseball fan since I was in grade school and maybe even before that, but I do remember telling my first-grade teacher, Sister Michael, that I had been to a baseball game that previous Sunday and that was why I had a suntan, probably a sunburn! My love for… Continue reading

  • TORTA DI RISO DOLCE

    A very traditional Christmas specialty! (but great any time of the year) 1 ¼ CUPS SHORT GRAIN RICE  – preferably Arborio or other risotto rice THIN RIND STRIPS FROM 1 LEMON -or to taste PINCH OF SALT 1 CINNAMON STICK 5 CUPS MILK – whole 2/3 CUPS SUGAR 4 EGG YOLKS GROUND CINNAMON – for… Continue reading