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And Now it is March!
We are 3 months into 2024. The first month of Spring is March which starts between the 19th and 21st. Flowers start to bloom, and many animals awaken from hibernation in March. March is a busy month! March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is a day that not only celebrates the achievements of women and the progress… Continue reading
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Baci Cake
Want to tell your spouse you’d marry them again? Want to propose to your loved one? Whip up this decadent sweet and melt their heart. 7oz BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE – preferably 70% 1 STICK (1/2 cup) BUTTER – unsalted 4 EGGS – room temp, separated 2 TBS FLOUR PINCH OF SALT 1 TSP VANILLA 10 PERUGINA… Continue reading
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Time Does Fly!
It seems that not too long ago I was shuffling thru my recipes trying to get ready for Thanksgiving. Abbra-cadabbra, well not quite that easily, and the Thanksgiving table was laden with all the things our family enjoys and anticipates, along with a few ceramic turkeys, a pilgrim here and there and then some flowers.… Continue reading
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It’s Leap Year!
February 2024 gives us a present of an extra day this year, a day on which we may not have anything of instance to do, so it is a present, a gift! Leap year occurs every four years, so that the calendar can take into account that the orbit around the sun that year will… Continue reading
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Roman Egg Drop Soup
4 eggs – large1/2 C. lemon juice – freshly squeezed1 C. grated cheese – your favorite1 C. bread crumbs – seasoned or plain6-7 C. chicken broth Beat the eggs with a whisk. Mix in the lemon juice, cheese and bread crumbs. Bring the broth to a simmer and gradually add the egg-cheese mixture, stirring with a whisk… Continue reading
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Quick Loaf Cheese Bread
An easy and versatile bread 2 CUPS FLOUR 4 TSP BAKING POWDER 1 TSP GARLIC OR ONION POWDER PINCH OF SALT 1 EGG – lightly beaten 1 ½ CUPS MILK 2 CUPS BLOCK CHEESE – shredded, your favorite 4 TBS BUTTER – melted cooled PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º GREASE LOAF PAN In a large mixing… Continue reading
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Mardi Gras Bread Pudding
If you got all caught up this year with the Convergence of multiple notable days this February as I did, fear not! Lent, Mardi Gras, and Valentine’s Day All seemed to descend on us all at the same day. Because it was more important for our family to concentrate on Lent, we let a Mardi… Continue reading
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Pasta con Ricotta e Pangrattato
Pasta with ricotta and breadcrumbs without the ricotta this would be more like “Pasta Poveri” or a poor man’s pasta. But it is delicious in its simplicity! 1 LB FRESH RICOTTA – drained 1 ½ CUPS DRY BREADCRUMBS – plain ½ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL – divided 1 CUP ROMANO OR PARMIGIANO – freshly… Continue reading
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Posole (Pozole)
Posole or Pozole is a traditional spicy soup and maybe even a stew, of Mexican cuisine. Made with hominy and meat, usually pork or chicken and various spices. This aroma is wonderful as it cooks on a cold dreary day. 1 ½ LBS PORK STEW MEAT – cut in bite-size cubes 1 LARGE ONION –… Continue reading
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Erica’s Thumbprint Strips
A quick and easy little treat filled with your favorite fruit preserves and sprinkled with a sweet, powdered sugar glaze. This is a sweet that our daughter makes and has shared with us. 1/3 CUP SUGAR 5 TBS BUTTER – room temp 1 ½ TSPS VANILLA – or to taste 1 LARGE EGG WHITE 1… Continue reading
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