Uncategorized

Night Blooming Cereus All year long it looks like a half dead plant. Then Wow! It only happens once a year and for us it bloomed in late August. Miraculously our plant delighted us with two blooms this year – one week apart.  You never know when it will happen, so you just watch patiently everyday… Continue reading

Nothing fancy needed here. Just a simple loaf pan and this quick and easy recipe. So handy to have when it’s just a few dinner guests. PREHEAT OVEN TO 325º9X5-INCH LOAF PAN LINED CRUST: 3 TBS BUTTER – melted1 TB SUGAR1 CUP GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS – or     Any of your favorite cookies made into crumbs½ TSP… Continue reading

THERE IS NOTHING MORE THAT I CAN SAY ON THIS DAY. I still mourn for my New York City. I mourn for all the lives lost. I mourn for the City that was. PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO SERVE TO KEEP US SAFE. PRAY TO GOD TO… Continue reading

It’s Labor Day Weekend the all-American holiday, the designated end to summer and a day to celebrate with family and friends. But mainly it is a day to recognize and celebrate the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity and well-being! As we celebrate… Let’s Pray for Our TroopsHonor Our Flag AndAsk God to… Continue reading

(My Very First Company Meal as a Young Bride) 1 lb Ground Beef Round6 Italian Mild Pork Sausages – removed from casing3 Tbs. Butter3 Onions – chopped2 C. Tomato Puree1/2 tsp. Basil 1/2 tsp. Oregano1/2 C. Chopped Yellow or Orange Pepper1 tsp. Salt Pinch of Freshly Ground Black Pepper1 Clove Garlic – crushed2 Eggplants –… Continue reading

If you love pecan pie and you love bread pudding  this is a creamy delicious hit! PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º 16 OZ DAY OLD FRENCH  or ITAIAN CRUSTY BREAD2 CUPS WHOLE MILK1 CUP HALF & HALF5 EGGS – lightly beaten1 CUP SUGAR1 TSP VANILLA – or more to tastePINCH OF SALT½ CUP BUTTER – softened1 ½… Continue reading

An elegant quiche satisfyingly filled with chunks of lobster or crab. A great recipe and so well suited for a great brunch or midday meal. 1 TB BUTTER – unsalted 1 CELERY RIB – chopped 1 SHALLOT – minced 1 GARLIC CLOVE – minced ½ TSP CURRY POWDER ¼ tsp. FRESH PARSLEY – minced 2… Continue reading

(Crostata al Limone) 2 CUPS GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS ½ CUP BUTTER – melted ½ CUP GROUND ALMONDS ½ CUP HEAVY CREAM 1 ½ CUPS MASCARPONE CHEESE ½ CUP SUGAR 1/3 CUP GREEK YOGURT – not low-fat ½ TBS FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE   ZEST OF ONE LEMON Crumb Crust: Combine the cookie crumbs, butter and ground… Continue reading

A quick and delicious dinner. Serves 4 2 pounds skin-on chicken thighs, bones removed 1pound small red potatoes, halved1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons dried oregano1 tablespoon dried basil1 clove garlic, minced2 medium red or yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips1/4… Continue reading