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Ginny’s swedish meatballs – a case of serendipity
Hi there, I got out my old handwritten book of recipes last week to see what I might want to share. Serendipitously my friend Ginny’s recipe for Swedish Meatballs fluttered to the ground. I have held onto this recipe for so long that the paper is yellow around the edges. It is a treasured recipe…
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HAPPY JULY 4
Hi there, The events of the past few years, in our much loved country, have been the cause for concern to everyone. I am sharing this quote from Erma Bombeck about Independence Day. I think it is a particularly fitting quote this year. “You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July…
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JOANNE’S SCONES – A TREAT MADE WITH LOVE
Hi there, Have you ever corresponded with a person and felt an immediate connection. This is what happened to me with Joanne Eddy. I first met Joanne a few years ago when I was writing another type of blog. I always looked forward to her posts. Joanne’s warmth, caring, and optimism were food for my…
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CLAY POT PASTA – some things just get better with age
Hi there, When I was a young mother and first moved into our new home, my husband and I were invited to dinner by our neighbor, Angela. Angela was a triple threat. She was an excellent cook, an exercise instructor (i.e., perfect figure), and a beautiful, kind woman. So, I was pretty nervous about going…
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spaghetti and crabs – you won’t be crabby after this dinner
Hi there, A summer time tradition for South Philly Italian-Americans was to rent a house at the Jersey Shore, usually in Wildwood. The highlight of that summer vacation was a spaghetti and crab night. Crabs were caught or bought. The delicious crustaceans were cooked in an fabulous red sauce. Then everyone sat down to a…
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