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Nov 17, 2015

Tips from a Pro: Your “Cooking 101” Lesson for The Day

I’m always surprised when I’m in a restaurant and my meal comes and it has absolutely NO flavor.  There is no excuse for a dish to come out of a kitchen (yours or anyone else’s, including a restaurant’s) with no...

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Nov 14, 2015

Simple Recipe for a Night With a Friend

Simple Saturday Night with a Girlfriend There are those nights when you’re tired but you’d still like to get together with a girlfriend. They’re easy to do with almost no planning at all. I always keep some fresh pasta in...

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Nov 11, 2015

Perfect Appetizer for a Pot-Luck: Baked Brie en Croûte with Honey, Dried Cherries, Rosemary Pecans

Perfect Appetizer for a Pot-Luck – Baked Brie en Croûte with Honey, Dried Cherries, Rosemary & Pecans Author: Recipe by Jennifer Segal I’m always searching for great websites that I can use as references for recipes. One of these is...

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Nov 10, 2015

I will Travel Far and Wide for Good Food

One thing I know is that sometimes the food that I’m craving is not at a restaurant close by – wherever I am.  It doesn’t matter what city I’m in, whether I’m traveling or at home, this holds true.  There...

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Nov 07, 2015

Recipe for Sunday Brunch: Mini Artichokes with Curry Mayo

Mini Artichokes with Curry Mayo More than 30 years ago, I was asked to help host a baby shower for a close girlfriend. I said yes, of course. Then, I was asked to contribute a dish for 25-30 women for...

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