• 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

  • IMPRESSIVE NORWAY

    Today we are in Trondheim which is Norway’s third largest city and nestled along the shores of the Trondheim Fjord in central Norway. Trondheim was established in the year 997 by Viking King Olay Tryggvson and later became Norway’s first capital. It is a vibrant city with a captivating blend of ancient charm and modern… Continue reading

  • FIGS, FIGS and MORE FIGS

    FIGS, FIGS and MORE FIGS

    We wait all summer for the figs to get to the ripe stage and when they do, we have to pick them bright and early before the little fig thief gets them. Annoyingly he’ll eat several and then leave the pits all over the deck railing. ROQUEFORT CHEESECAKE WITH FIG PRESERVES Having a few friends… Continue reading

  • OUR QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

    OUR QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

    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

  • Cheesecake in a Loaf Pan

    Cheesecake in a Loaf Pan

    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

  • THE FEAST OF SAN GENNARO

    Cannoli, Sausage and Peppers Hero, Zeppolas…Mangia Tutti! HOLY CANNOLI, If you are fortunate enough to be in NYC any time between September 16th and the 24th, you must make a special pilgrimage to Little Italy, which has become sadly extremely little over the years as I have fond memories of going to Little Italy with my… Continue reading

  • 23 Years Later…

    23 Years Later…

    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

  • Untitled post 746

    SPICY SHRIMP NEW ORLEANS STYLE A little heat, a little sweet and a whole lot of flavor! ¼ CUP FRESH PARSLEY LEAVES ¼ CUP FRESH BASIL LEAVES ½ CUP OLIVE OIL ½ CUP CIDER VINEGAR ½ CUP MUSTARD ¼ CUP PREPRED HORSERADISH 2 GREEN ONIONS – finely chopped 1 CELERY RIB – finely chopped 2… Continue reading

  • CREAMY TURMERIC CHICKEN THIGHS

    CREAMY TURMERIC CHICKEN THIGHS

    An easy, tasty chicken dinner all in one pan! 12-inch or LARGER HEAVY-DUTY SKILLET 1 ½ LBS CHICKEN THIGHS – boneless, skinless3 TBS BUTTER – unsalted, melted in skillet1 ONION – medium to large size, thinly sliced1 TBS FRESH TURMERIC ROOT – peeled, minced1 ½ TSP GROUND TURMERIC – or to tasteBLACK PEPPER – freshly… Continue reading