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  • Neapolitan Potato Cake – “Gatto”

    Neapolitan Potato Cake – “Gatto”

    NEOPOLITAN POTATO CAKE or “GATTO” This is such a versatile dish. In our house it can become an appetizer, a light lunch served with a salad, or as a dinner side dish. 5-6 Potatoes – good, medium size3/4 C. Parmesan Cheese – freshly grated6 oz. Salami or SoppressataSalt – to taste (Cheese is salty)A Few Continue reading

  • Magic Custard Cake

    Magic Custard Cake

    A surprise and a delight all in one! 4 EGGS – separated 1 TSP VANILLA or LEMON EXTRACT ¾ CUP SUGAR 8 TB (1 stick) BUTTER – melted ¾ CUP FLOUR 2 CUPS MILK – room temperature POWDERED SUGAR – for dusting     PREHEAT OVEN TO 325º Grease an 8X8-inch baking pan and line Continue reading

  • My Favorite Zucchini Story & Stuffed Zucchini

    My Favorite Zucchini Story & Stuffed Zucchini

    But first a confession. I have always enjoyed being in the kitchen, as a young bride and then as a mother. Each plateau entered me into a new level of cooking and culinary experiences. For whatever reason, over the years I have collected many of the recipes I have enjoyed making and the family enjoyed eating. Continue reading

  • Celebrating Yom Kippur

    CELEBRATING YOM KIPPUR Yom Kippur is the most solemn religious feast of the Jewish year. It is   the last of the 10 days of pertinence, that began with the Jewish New Year celebration, Rosh Hashana. It is a 25-hour period of prayer, fasting and meditation that began at Sundown. It is a reflective day and a Continue reading

  • THE WAY THINGS WERE!

    THE WAY THINGS WERE!

    I was born during the 1940’s.  I remember “lights out”, air raids and area wardens. There was a war going on, times were rough, and many foods were rationed and many unavailable.  We had to buy certain items with food stamps and many times though promised were not available.  Meat was very scarce and what was available was Continue reading

  • CHÂTEAU-GAILLARD

    CHÂTEAU-GAILLARD

    We recently had the incredible  opportunity to visit! Considered cutting edge example of military architecture in its day, the Château-Gaillard was constructed by Richard the Lionheart in record time on the high chalk cliffs dominating a great meander in the River Seine. Today it is now a well visited ruin, but two villages below, Le Continue reading

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  • VISITING HONFLEUR

    VISITING HONFLEUR

    Let me tell you about this absolutely charming port of Honfleur! Which we recently had the pleasure of visiting. Nestled at the easternmost tip of the beautiful ‘Côte Fleurie,‘ this picturesque spot is surrounded by lovely coastal towns like Trouville, Deauville, and Cabourg. One of the most enchanting places to wander is the oldest part of town, known as the Enclos, which Continue reading

  • Shrimp Risotto alla Mascarpone

    Five easy steps to a memorable dinner for family and friends! If you can’t find head-on shrimp, buy an extra 8 oz. large shell-on shrimp and add to the stock along with the shells from the initial pound. To serve 4 Ingredients 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lb. head-on shrimp, shells and heads Continue reading

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  • The Easiest Apple Pie Ever

    The Easiest Apple Pie Ever

    THE EASIEST APPLE PIE EVER 5-6 Apples – honey crisp, medium1 Tbsp. Pie Spice1/8 tsp. Sea Salt1 Sheet Puff Pastry – Jus-Rol Brand1 Lemon – large, juiced1/2 C. Sugar1/4 C. Arrowroot or Corn StarchSea Salt Flakes1 Tsp. Vanilla PREHEAT OVEN TO 375º  Wash apples, don’t peel, cut into bite size pieces, with skin on. Put apples Continue reading

  • A Look at Nordic Breakfast

    A Look at Nordic Breakfast

    GLIMPSE A NORDIC BREAKFAST So delicious As I journey through the stunning landscapes of Norway, I can’t help but savor all the delicious foods I encounter. To me, trying different dishes is the best way to experience the true flavor of a country! I’ll try to share a little of what I love about breakfast Continue reading