Cherry Brownies
I woke up this morning craving chocolate: cake, cupcakes, BROWNIES! Growing up, my sister and I use to stop at The Cake Box bakery after school. Their brownies were good but what was even better were the brownie edges they […]
I woke up this morning craving chocolate: cake, cupcakes, BROWNIES! Growing up, my sister and I use to stop at The Cake Box bakery after school. Their brownies were good but what was even better were the brownie edges they […]
I was first introduced to this dessert by my friend Annette in the 70s. I kept saying but there is no cake in this cake, and she simply said, “that’s what it’s called”. And so it is. I thought it
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In the summer, I am always looking for a thirst-quenching cocktail to sip on the back deck or serve to guests for casual lunches or dinners. This one fits the bill. It is easy, refreshing and takes advantage of blackberries
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Bruschetta originated in Italy in the 15th century and is an antipasto consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. In this country, the word is widely used to refer to the prepared topping
Nearly every culture has a meatball recipe – from Europe to the Middle East to Asia. The Chinese have been using meatballs in their cooking since B. C. And in this country, we have borrowed and adapted meatball recipes from
Years ago, I went to the beach to visit friends and the host Jerry offered me a Pimm’s Cocktail when I arrived. I did not know who Pimm’s was, but I was curious. Right then and there I fell in
I loved pimento cheese growing up and I love it today. I do not remember my mother making it – though I am sure she did at some point – but I remember having a container of Mrs. Kinsey’s pimento
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When my mother made pancakes or waffles on the weekend, I always thought it was a special occasion. I love pancakes but I really love waffles. My sister still has the waffle iron she used! I am sure my mother
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Milena rented a house at Cape May, NJ for the summer one year and invited me down for the weekend. I had never been to Cape May and was excited to visit one of the country’s oldest vacation resorts. The
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When I was a youngster and went out to dinner with my parents, my mother always ordered Roquefort dressing on her salad and my dad ordered 1000 Island. Fast forward years and I was watching a show on the Travel
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