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Monday was Labor Day and that usually means one of two things. The kids are finally back in school and Rosh Hashana is right around the corner. I love Rosh Hashana. It means apples and honey, challah and brisket, and…
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I love summer because this is the time when all the stone fruits and berries are in season. They’re just amazing, and so, so sweet, it’s like dessert right off the tree. But there isn’t just all that wonderful fruit….
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My grill is my favorite cooking appliance… next to my 40’s Western Holly oven of course. One is inside and one is outside, but both make amazing meals when used correctly. While my Western Holly is running constantly from November…
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The month of July means a lot of things: summer, fireworks, the pool, the beach and of course the grill. Yup, if you haven’t already, it’s time to dust off your grill and get cookin’! I just dusted off mine…
Read moreIt’s a three day weekend this weekend, and three day weekends always have me torn. I mean, it’s great that we have an extra day to lounge and hang out. But it also means that the kids are out of…
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Ever found a recipe that sounds like the perfect meal but then discovered there’s one major ingredient that you’re allergic to so you can’t have it after all? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a great cookie,…
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I love lemons. I use them in cocktails, side dishes, salad dressings, sauces and desserts. While I use them for almost every kind of cooking, my favorite way to use lemons is in desserts or sauces. That lemon adds a…
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We’re right in the middle of citrus season. This is one of my favorite times of year. Sure, I love the spring and summer when there’s an abundance of berries and stone fruits, but when those sweet berries and peaches…
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Monday through Friday, I’m pretty busy. I have to get the kids to school, attend various food events, get my kids to their after-school activities and get dinner on the table by six. So, when I’m that busy I look…
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The holidays mean plenty of chocolate, heavy cream and rich foods. Between the family dinners and holiday parties there’s just no escaping those decadent desserts, sparkling cocktails and rich entreés. But then we flip the page on another year and…
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One of the benefits of being a food blogger is that sometimes companies send me products with which to create recipes. Sometimes the products are good and sometimes they’re not so good. When the products aren’t good, I thank the…
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