Even though I was a picky eater as a child, there was one meal that always got me to clean my plate….Grandma’s Manicotti. It usually graced the table during the holidays or special birthdays. I didn’t appreciate back then that everything from the sauce to the shells was made from scratch. I did know it …
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Race to Valentine’s Day Dinner
For most people, preparing for Valentine’s Day dinner is a “sprint”. On Valentine’s Day, you go to a nice restaurant, pick your meal off of a menu, and call it a night. For me, it is a “marathon”. I start thinking about Valentine’s Dinner in the middle of January and “train” a little until the …
Love at First Bite
It only seems right that I would fall in love with a new recipe the weekend before Valentine’s Day. I received my weekly “erecipe” from Cuisine at Home (more on this publication in future blogs) on Thursday and my mouth started watering. It was for “Broiled Citrus Seafood in Bouillabaisse Broth.” It had everything I …
Super Bowl Leftovers
When I made the decision to start a blog, I had all of these grand food thoughts in my head. I was going to talk about rich sauces, new ingredients and creative new recipes. I never thought my first post would be about my Superbowl leftovers. As I always tend to do, I made way …