Category Archives: Recipes
Coleslaw
As we get ready to head into the Memorial Day weekend it is time to remember all of the brave men and women who have died in our nation’s service. For many of us it is also a … Continue reading
Sugar Cookies
Forgive my sugar indulgence today, but a friend of mine has been going through a rough patch and she loves sugar cookies so I made a batch to take to her. I have to admit to having a … Continue reading
Zucchini, Tomato, & Basil
It is that time of year when fresh vegetables are coming off the vine. I love zucchini prepared on the grill as the hot dry heat allows the zucchini to lose its moisture without ending up in a soupy … Continue reading
Braised Artichokes
I have often wondered how someone originally figured out how to cook artichokes. The artichokes in this recipe will absorb the flavors of the lemon, coriander and fennel seeds. You know that I am all about anything that … Continue reading
Blue Cheese Potatoes Gratin
I love gratin potatoes. Potatoes and Blue Cheese are a wonderful flavor blend for me. So it is no leap to see why this is a favorite recipe for me. Try adding a little zing to your side dishes tonight … Continue reading
Cherries Jubilee and Bananas Foster
As a retro dessert of the week, what could be better than a flaming dessert? I remember when fashionable restaurants would do flaming desserts at your table while all of the other guests watched. The presentation and … Continue reading
Vegetable Soup
I was talking with a friend of mine in New York this morning and she said it was cold and rainy there. It is also cool and rainy today in Southern California, which is odd for us at this time … Continue reading
Squash Casserole
When I was at the farm this weekend, they had some squash that looked really good so I bought some for a casserole which I have ready now for the oven.. I originally saw this recipe in a Gourmet book … Continue reading
Strawberry Jam
Blackberry Jam….oh no wait…..Strawberry. So every year at this time I am used to blackberries being ready for picking. It has been such a regular occurrence the last few years that I did not call to see if they … Continue reading
Perfect Chocolate Cake
A perfect chocolate cake? Many make the claim, but for me this one delivers. This recipe was originally published in a McCall’s cookbook, I later found out from 1963-73. A couple of years ago at Thanksgiving, Wilma wanted to … Continue reading
