• CREAMY RICOTTA 1 LAYER CAKE

    Light, smooth, lemony and full of flavor in a one-layer cake. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º GREASE A 9-INCH SPRINGFORM PAN ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ sticks 1 ½ cups sugar 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese – drained of excess liquid 3 large eggs – room temp 1 teaspoon vanilla – or almond if preferred 1 large lemon, zested and juiced ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups flour –… Continue reading

  • Happy 4th of July

    Happy 4th of July

    Yay! We are all here for our annual family beach vacation. As I’ve mentioned before because there are 21 of us, we never ever make plans to go out to eat.  That would be too much of a hassle and most chaotic. As an alternative we’ve had a plan that has worked for us for many… Continue reading

  • THE MAGNIFICENT ANGEL OAK

    THE MAGNIFICENT ANGEL OAK

    I had read a few stories about this famous tree and so while we are now on vacation on Isle of Palms, our daughter offered to take us to see it. It certainly was a treasure to see and one not to be missed. On Johns Island in Charleston is where you will find what… Continue reading

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  • Baked Shrimp Scampi

    Baked Shrimp Scampi

    While we are here at Wild Dunes fish is fresh and plentiful, so  even though Andrea and Erica were responsible for last night’s  dinner which was a Mexican surprise, we manage a little shrimp too. BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI PREHEAT OVEN TO 425º 2 LBS RAW SHRIMP – peeled, deveined (medium to large) 1 CUP BUTTER… Continue reading

  • And Already It’s July!

    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

  • Crumb Buns at the Beach

    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

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  • Upside Down Baked Fettuccine

    Upside Down Baked Fettuccine

    This is a great dish to serve for company as it is not only delicious but usually surprises them. 1 LB FETTUCCINE4 TBS BUTTER – unsalted, cut in slices 1/3 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE  ¼ CUP LEMON JUICE and ZEST – freshly squeezed SALT – for water 1 CUP HEAVY CREAM 1 LB FONTINA – cut… Continue reading

  • The Beach is Calling

    The Beach is Calling

    Dear Friends and Valued Customers, Our chairs and umbrellas are waiting for us at the beach. Everyone is anxious for our annual beach vacation. Most of the grandchildren have grown and some are growing up much to fast. And now, we have great grandchildren! So, for 1 glorious fun filled week all 20 of us… Continue reading

  • MY DAD AND WHY I LOVE BASEBALL

    MY DAD AND WHY I LOVE BASEBALL

    And a delicious Father’s Day Dinner 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… Continue reading

  • Today is Flag Day & Try These Patriotic Whoopie Pies

    Today is Flag Day & Try These Patriotic Whoopie Pies

    TODAY IS FLAG DAY and here are some interesting facts.       And a recipe for a patriotic cake. The American flag is a symbol of freedom and liberty to which Americans recite the pledge of allegiance. The flag’s 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies.  The 50 white stars on a blue field represent… Continue reading

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