Hello! Lately I’ve been sharing with you recipes from a Birthday Dinner Party I hosted recently. Today I have a tutorial for the Creamy Asparagus Soup I served that night. I call it “Creamy” Asparagus Soup as opposed to “Creamed” Asparagus Soup because this soup recipe is mostly fresh asparagus that tastes very “Creamy” but […]
This delicious Lima Bean Dip with Garlic and Feta Cheese is a perfect starter for a Spring dinner party. I prepared it recently when I had a birthday dinner party for a girlfriend. This dip also has a lovely fresh hint of lemon. Serve it with a crudite of garden fresh veggies and you have a […]
Hi There! It is hard to believe that April is already coming to a close. It was a BIG BIRTHDAY MONTH for many people in my life. My dad’s birthday is in April…… and my girlfriend Brenda’s birthday is in April…… and we celebrated my homie Cindy’s birthday in April too. So, Brad and I […]
Hello! I hope you enjoyed a very lovely Easter. Ours was especially nice because, for the first time this Spring, it was warm enough to eat outdoors. So I set the Easter table out on the terrace. As always, I prepared Captain MJ Sweeney’s Herbed Leg of Lamb and, as always, it was scrumptious! I also […]
Hi There & HAPPY EASTER! For me, Easter dinner is not complete without Herbed Scalloped Potatoes. So, today I’m sharing a recipe for Herbed Scalloped Potatoes that I got in an unlikely place: A castle in Spain. A castle hotel that is, called Parador de Leon. Can you believe that this beautiful Renaissance building of richly decorated […]
Hi! I am so excited because this week I will be receiving my very first delivery of organic produce from Abundant Harvest Organics. Abundant Harvest Organics is an alliance of small family farmers in Central California that are dedicated to growing superior organic produce. It is a California farm-share delivery service, similar to a CSA (Community […]
Welcome! With the Easter holiday approaching, I promised to share with you my favorite Spring recipes, all perfect for your Easter table. So, we will start with an appetizer recipe for my Pimento Goat Cheese Dip. This delicious dip is served with “crudites” (assorted raw vegetables) and fresh or toasted french bread. Pimento Cheese Spread is a […]
Hello There. Right about now many of us are planning our upcoming Easter Dinner. It is an exciting time for menu planning, as newly harvested spring vegetables become available. And we can finally transition into lighter Spring fare after a winter of heartier foods. As I begin to plan my 2014 Easter feast, I thought […]
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