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I think I wiill make a BBQ
It is a beautiful day in NY. I think I will make a BBQ. I have chicken in the fridge. Since it will be raining tomorrow and Thursday, I will take advantage of the warm weather. I am going to make a lemon marinade today for the chicken. I will ... more
Read moreI fixed the Berry Dessert
After the salty berry dessert disaster, I added a teaspoon of sugar to the berries. I let it sit in the refrigerator over night. I must say that when I served it last night, it was delicious. The berries were sweet and juicy. It was divine. I made cod last ... more
Read moreBerry, berry, salty berry
Since the berries with balsamic was such a hit, I decided to repeat the dessert. This time I added a pinch of salt too many and ruined the dessert. Adding a pinch of salt to sweet foods does bring out the flavor of the dish. However if you by mistake ... more
Read moreBreakfast for Dinner
I love breakfast foods. I just do not love eating breakfast. I love breakfast foods at a diner late at night. It is a lot of work to make so early in the day, but I love breakfast food. I always told my daughter that I will make breakfast for ... more
Read moreMother’s Day: A non food post
Mother’s Day is a holiday to celebrate and appreciate the women in our lives. It is a day to come together and share it with family. Yesterday was very bittersweet. It was the first mother’s day without Aunt Jo and her presence was sorely missed. Not since my mom passed ... more
Read moreMario’s is Wonderful
Certain nights on the weekly calendar are often earmarked for ritual food for dinner. Sunday night for my Italian friends is usually macaroni and gravy. For my Jewish friends it is usually BBQ. I reserve Saturday night for Chinese food. Friday however for me is my favorite. Pizza and ziti ... more
Read moreA lesson in Strudel
The other night I went to a program at the Plainview Jewish Center. It was run by the Sisterhood. It was from The Baking Coach. It is a small business, that teaches groups to prepare a food item as a group project. The project of the night was to make ... more
Read moreA Great Burger
Yesterday was a busy day. My daughter and I did not know what we wanted for dinner. We went to Fairway for some inspiration. As we traveled through the freezer section, she stated the burgers looked good. Since they were on sale, I picked up a package of pre made ... more
Read moreRamps. So new, So cutting edge!!
When I create a recipe that I really enjoy, I like to make it again to see if it is just as good the second time around. I made tomato cous cous the other night. I really enjoyed it. I also had half a can of the San Marzano tomatoes ... more
Read moreA Lovely compliment on my Stuffed Cabbage
Yesterday I sent my stuffed cabbage home with my dad and his lady friend for their dinner last night. We were talking about food and cooking. My dad’s friend mentioned my stuffed cabbage and I told them I had some in my freezer. I asked if they wanted it for ... more
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