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Deviled Eggs

2022-10-15T14:27:21-04:00April 1st, 2012|Categories: Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Food Columns|Tags: |

It is spring and we are delighted to observe life renewing itself in the little green shoots pushing their way up through the soil, in the incipient buds on the trees and bushes, in the newborn baby animals.  Here in Essex Fells, some of us may even be fortunate enough to spot a newborn fawn [...]

Meat Loaf

2022-10-15T14:26:05-04:00March 1st, 2012|Categories: Food Columns, Meat and Poultry|Tags: , |

They say that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.  Although all bets are off for many more cold days in March with this winter being one of the warmest on record, we may yet have one of those cold and blustery days days where we are craving some stick [...]

Valentine’s Day Heart Cake

2022-10-15T13:39:40-04:00February 1st, 2012|Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Food Columns|Tags: |

On February 14, we celebrate Valentine’s Day.  It is a day for lovers and sweethearts, but also a fun day for children and family.  Valentine’s Day traditions abound. We exchange cards and small gifts, chocolate, candy, jewelry, and flowers. Since I like to bake, my favorite Valentine’s Day endeavor is preparing a heart-shaped cake.  Below [...]

Cookie Platter

2022-10-15T10:36:34-04:00December 1st, 2011|Categories: Cookies and Biscotti, Desserts, Food Columns|Tags: |

It is day number two after our historic Trick or Treat Snowstorm on October 29, and there is still no power here on Fells Road.  The only functioning appliance in my house is my trusty 30-year-old gas powered oven and I am baking up a storm (no pun intended).  I had mixed up some cookie [...]

Roast Turkey

2024-02-27T09:15:08-05:00November 1st, 2011|Categories: Food Columns, Meat and Poultry, Thanksgiving|Tags: , |

Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday enjoyed and celebrated by all Americans.  It is a time when we gather with family and friends to share precious time together and partake of a sumptuous meal.  To enhance your Thanksgiving feast with your family, I’ve provided recipes for Roast Turkey and Sweet Potato Casserole.  Happy Thanksgiving! [...]

Chocolate Chip Bars

2022-10-15T10:24:02-04:00September 1st, 2011|Categories: Brownies and Bars, Desserts, Food Columns|Tags: |

Here’s a fun, simple, kid friendly recipe that should help to get everyone in the back to school spirit.  Older children can help to measure and mix up the ingredients in the mixer, while the little ones can add the ingredients and help to fold in the nuts and chocolate chips.  They can all get [...]

Caponata

2022-10-15T10:21:21-04:00August 1st, 2011|Categories: Appetizers, Food Columns, Side Dishes, Vegetarian|Tags: |

Caponata is a classic Sicilian eggplant relish. It has a delightful medley of flavors—sweet and sour, salty and nutty--and is refreshing and delicious especially when it is served during the hot and hazy days of summer. There are as many variations of this dish as there are cooks and recipes may include such ingredients as [...]