Cooking with friends on a Saturday night is a great way to spend relaxed time together. Instead of dealing with crowded restaurants and rush hour traffic, plan a casual dinner at home or at your friends’ house. Your group can decide what the menu sh […]
I could not be more proud than I am today of my daughter-in-law, Saima. Pregnant with her second baby, she has struggled with foods that taste good to her. She texted me Monday with a craving for my omelets. She wanted me to make them for her sinc […]
I’ve wanted to start making crepes. I’ve been pouring through recipes trying to refresh myself on how to make them. The other day I was having my car maintenance done while watching The Chew in the waiting room. Low and behold, Michael Symon was making […]
Sarah Smartt is not your ordinary ten year old little girl. I don’t mean to brag, but she is confident, thoughtful, and responsible. And she loves cooking. You know how rare these combined traits are among teenagers, let alone, a ten year old! In the k […]
When thinking about this week’s chef homage article, I remembered that Chef Charlie Palmer influenced me in the early 90’s. I met him, got this cook book, “Great American Food”, and got it signed by him when he opened up Aqua Terra in Palm Beach. I hav […]
I love spending time volunteering at Friends of English Avenue! You won’t believe what all happens there everyday! FEA is growing 1,600 pounds of organic vegetables on inner city property per year that feeds the entire English Avenue and Elm Street ne […]
It’s important to have him wash the vegetables while you chop. Or have him chop while you mix and stir. Why? Because its all about the circle of love! It’s the every day type of simple tasks that build intimacy in a relationship. You count on him to do […]
Father’s Day was an intimate holiday gathering of our blended family. I love to take advantage of holidays to bring our families closer together. Married children, step children, daughter and son-in-laws, and in-laws’ parents, all appreciate being invite […]
Well, I had to do a proper post about our fabulous dinner party Irene, Margaret, and I put together while I was home in Memphis. As usual, we had too much good food, laughs, wine, and fun. Any time you get a few close friends together into the kitchen, […]
Each week I will begin featuring a weekly chef homage so that my readers can get new ideas and share great recipes from the best and brightest chefs. Since this is my inaugural week, I want to feature a southern chef, with whom I share a lot in common.
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