Passover began last night with the ceremonial seder meal. We were invited to the home of my husband’s aunt whom he has been especially close to since he was old enough to walk, and whom I became close with since I first began dating my husband in high school. At that time his aunt and…
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Roasted Applesauce
This Roasted Applesauce recipe I discovered last week when I was about to make applesauce to go with my latkes for a party I was hosting. I had been cooking all day, and although I love my go to applesauce recipe, I was looking to avoid using the food mill, and started checking out some…
A Reception For Jacki Sorensen
April 27, 2012 11:32 ET President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Announces 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – Apr 27, 2012) – In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) will pay tribute to the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award winners at their…
Applesauce
Hanukkah begins this evening and that can only mean one thing. Tonight, as well as sometime during the next 7 nights many of us will be frying latkes for the festival of Hanukkah . Traditionally latkes are served with a dollop of applesauce or sour cream on them. In our family we have always…
Cranberry Jello Mold
Now I’m not saying I’m a food snob, but somehow I never thought I would be posting a recipe for a jello mold on my blog. This Cranberry Jello Mold holds a special place on my Thanksgiving buffet and in our hearts. I first made it for us when we were living in Florida, newly…
Skillet Apple Crisp
It’s autumn and that means the farm stands and grocery bins are overflowing with the season’s bounty of apples…there are numerous varieties available and all at their peak flavor. When our boys were young and we were living in Chicago we took them apple picking at the local orchard every fall. We went with a…
Red Wine and Port Poached Pears with Mascarpone
I served these Red Wine and Port Poached Pears with Mascarpone for dessert when we had some friends for dinner recently. I snapped the photo before I had actually garnished with the chocolate shavings…guess I was a bit excited to share this fabulous dessert with you. Forgive me. The chocolate shavings added the perfect finishing…
Angel Food CakeWith Nectarines and Fresh Blueberry Sauce
I wanted to serve a light summer dessert after a dinner with friends last evening. Our dinner was anything but light since we were having big juicy grilled burgers, thick slices of fresh homegrown tomatoes and vidalia onions, fresh corn on the cob dripping in butter with a squirt of lime juice for those who…
Blackberry Cobbler
pastry This Blackberry Cobbler which I made for dessert on Mother’s Day comes from the Food & Wine website. It originates from a housekeeper and southern cook who liked to refer to herself as a “butter cook" to signify her fondness for classic, old-style Southern recipes. The pastry is quickly made in a food processor,…
Caramelized Baked Apple
I know I mentioned in my last post that it was time to lighten up after all the rich holiday food we’ve eaten during the holidays. But, when I found myself with a few Cortland apples and one Granny Smith a bit past their prime, a small amount of salted caramel sauce (left over from…