Category: appetizer
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A HONEY OF A CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Hi there, This past Holiday Season, we were sent a fabulous gift box from our dear friends, Amy and Bill Green. The gift box contained products made from honey that they produce on their farm and vineyard, Saddlehill. “We ought to do good to others as simply as a horse runs, or a bee makes […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023 – eating a lucky meal
Hi there, There are many foods eaten on New Year’s Day that represent good luck to those who eat them. In certain parts of the country, Black Eyed Peas, Greens, and Cornbread. Pennies, Dollars, and Gold grace many tables. Others eat Fish for Abudance, Noodles for Longevity or Rice for Fertility and Wealth. In our home, […]
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COOKBOOK REVIEWS – HOLIDAY EDITION
Hi there, On Christmas Eve, my beautiful daughter-in-law, Hillary, prepares latkes. We look forward all year to having those delicious little potato morsels. She serves them with sour cream, chopped eggs, smoked salmon, and capers. By the end of the evening, there isn’t even a crumb in sight. I thought of this family tradition when […]
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ANTOINETTE’S CHRISTMAS TRADITION
“Life is too short not to have oysters and champagne.” Christi Brinkley Hi there, Today it is my pleasure to share a recipe and a story from the very accomplished Antoinette Truglio Martin. Antionette is a very accomplished writer, and her blog is called Stories Served Around The Table. She is currently working on a […]
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NEW YORK TIMES FOOD FESTIVAL – a foodie heaven
Hi there, Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend the New York Times Food Festival in NYC. It was foodie heaven. There were loads of cooking demonstrations. Also, some very interesting talks about the future of the food industry. There was a cookbook corner where you could purchase a cookbook from your favorite NYT […]