Author Archives: CJ

Savory Onion and Ham Tart

Posted on December 7, 2011 by CJ

  A picture says a thousand words and this one says I was not fast enough to get a picture of this tart before the guests devoured it, so all you get is a picture of my friend Robbie’s pie … Continue reading →

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Spice Cake

Posted on October 7, 2011 by CJ

It is a clear, cool and beautiful fall day.  There is nothing better than the smell of a spice cake baking in the oven.  This spice cake recipe is easy to do and the oats in this cake give it … Continue reading →

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African Spice Rub

Posted on September 16, 2011 by CJ

  African spice makes a great rub for either chicken or pork.  Tonight I am rubbing this paste all over some chicken breasts before cooking them on the grill.  You can marinate the meat covered and chilled for up to … Continue reading →

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Removing Garlic Skins

Posted on September 12, 2011 by CJ

Having difficulty removing the skins from garlic?  Microwave the garlic for 10-15 seconds and the skins will slip right off.       Share this:

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Lemon Bars

Posted on September 9, 2011 by CJ

  The air is full of a sweet and lemon smell as we bake some lemon bars for our guests today.  I just love the flavor in these treats.  Try making a batch for yourself today.     Crust Nonstick … Continue reading →

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Copper Pots

Posted on August 30, 2011 by CJ

  Do you have pots and pans that are copper or have copper bottoms?  The copper soaked in the juice left over from a jar of dill pickles for 15 minutes will leave the copper looking like new.  My friend Jan says … Continue reading →

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Keep your cheese from hardening

Posted on August 25, 2011 by CJ

  Have you ever gone to pull out some cheese only to find that some of it has hardened?  I love a good cheese platter with lots of fruits and vegetables.  Most of the time the entire platter gets devoured, … Continue reading →

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Jambalaya

Posted on August 24, 2011 by CJ

  I lived in New Orleans for 5 years back in the late 90s.  Rich in culture and flavor, New Orleans is a city that I will always love.  Although I must say I do not miss the August heat and … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Pie

Posted on August 12, 2011 by CJ

Crust 2  1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon table salt 2 tablespoons sugar 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces 1/4 cup cold vodka 1/4 cup cold ice … Continue reading →

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Does adding water to hamburger really make it juicier?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by CJ

A couple of months ago we heard from someone that for a juicier hamburger to add cold water to the beef before grilling (1/2 cup to 1 pound of meat).  It sounded interesting to us, but we also questioned what … Continue reading →

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