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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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Strawberry Jam – strawberry fields forever
Hi there, It is one of the best growing times of the year – strawberries are ripening all over the Garden State. And the fragrance of strawberries always takes me back to my childhood. As a child our family lived at that line called the poverty level. Anything purchased at the supermarket was an extravagance.…
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elizabeth’s kugel – steals your heart away
Hi there, My friend, Elizabeth, sent me this delightful story about her mother and her aunt. I wanted to share this with you along with the scrumptious recipe for Kugel. I identify with Elizabeth’s mother having married into an Italian-American family as an outsider. And, I did the same thing as her. I cooked my…
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