• 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

  • Tuscan Chicken White Bean Stew

    Tuscan Chicken White Bean Stew

    3-4 Slices Pancetta – ChoppedOlive Oil8 Chicken Thighs – with skin and bonesAll Purpose Flour2 – 28 oz Cans Italian Tomatoes1 1/2 C. Chicken Broth1 C. White Wine – not too dry – a little fruity1/2 C. Basil – freshly chopped2 – 15 oz Cans Cannellini Beans – drained1/2 tsp. SugarSalt and Pepper to taste… 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

  • Eggplant Stew – Stufato di Melanzane

    Eggplant Stew – Stufato di Melanzane

    EGGPLANT STEW Stufato di Melanzane 3 1/2 C. Vidalia Onions – thinly sliced3 1/2 lbs Eggplant – cut in 1/2 inch slices4 Garlic Cloves – thinly slicedSalt and Ground Pepper1 1/2-2 C. Tomato Sauce – dividedA bunch of torn Basil – divided Preheat oven to 300º and grease a 2-quart casserole dish. In a large… Continue reading

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  • 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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  • Welcome October with Apple Cider Bread

    Welcome October with Apple Cider Bread

    WELCOME OCTOBER, days are getting shorter and also cooler. We have days that I call “sweater weather” that I thoroughly enjoy. October is apple picking month and pumpkin pie time and leaf raking season which gets you out in the crisp autumn air. However, there’s more to October than football, costumes, and pumpkin spice. It’s… Continue reading