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HEY STANLEY, It’s-a so delish-a, everybody gonna preshi-ada.
I have been a fan of Stanley Tucci since I first saw him star in the movie Big Night in 1996. If you ever get a chance, you should watch this movie. It is probably the best representation of Italian-style family love. When his series, Searching for Italy, appeared on television, I became aware of […]
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đ “Bless us with good food, the gift of gab and hearty laughter. May the love and joy we share, be with us ever after!” đ- Irish Kitchen Prayer
Hi there, I am going to paraphrase an old Irish song, if your Irish come into the kitchen, I’m going to share dinner with you. MENU BRISKET Ingredients: One large beef brisket (5-8 lbs; about 1/2 lb per person + extra 2 lbs w leftovers) 2 bottles Heinz Chili Sauce 1 envelope dry onion soup […]
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FOOD FOR THE UKRAINE- We have two hands, one to help yourself and the second to help others
With bombs still falling day and night, millions of Ukrainians continue to flee the country or relocate west to the city of Lviv. In response, WCK is rapidly expanding our #ChefsForUkraine response to distribute foodâincluding hot, fresh mealsâin five countries. We’ve now opened a kitchen and food supply depot in Poland, right on the border […]
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Cookbook Reviews – from my kitchen to yours
Hi there, Today I am starting a new feature for my blog. I’ve named it Cooking Confidential. I hope to make this a monthly feature to share with you information and a recipe from a cookbook that I have recently read. I am starting off with Viv’s Family Recipes by V. M. Sang This is […]
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SWEDISH CINNAMON BUNS – a treat for Shrove Tuesday
Hi there, I have a wonderful treat for you today. Annika Perry, who is a wonderfully reflective writer, has shared with us her story and her recipe for Cinnamon Buns. I chose to post this today because today is Shrove or Fat Tuesday. It is a day that it is traditional to enjoy sweets before […]
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Black History Month – a sophisticated chef
Hi there, In celebration of Black History Month, I am sharing with you this article about a fabulous black woman and chef who was the Rao’s of soul food in Manhatten during the swinging 60’s. The article was originally printed in Southern Living and written by Lisa Cericola Who Is Princess Pamela? A Southern Cooking […]
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WATER SOUP – the memory of a grandmother’s love
Hi there, I saved the following quote. I am sorry but I don’t remember where and from whom it came but I think it sums up the love a grandmother has for her grandchildren. I thought that this story would give us all another way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. âNever forget how much I love […]
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STROMBOLI – super easy and delicious addition to the snack menu
Hi there, In 1966, the year of the first Super Bowl, I was a senior in high school. The only football I was remotely interested in was Bishop Egan’s powerhouse football team. To tell the truth, I was more interested in the football players than the game itself. I still remember those beautiful autumn evenings […]
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KARTOFFELKLOESSE and POT ROAST – a special German traditional meal.
Hi there, I don’t know what the weather is like in your part of the world, gentle reader, but it is cold and windy here in New Jersey. The upside to cold weather is comfort food. Any food that is roasted, braised, or boiled becomes a welcome meal to restore warmth and cheer to me. […]
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CANDIED SUSHI – when Japan met America
Hi there, February 1 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This year is the year of the tiger. As the legend goes, the Jade Emperor challenged all the animals in the Kingdom to a âGreat Race.â Whoever arrived at his palace first would win his favor. The Tiger was sure that he had […]
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