What a long strange trip this has been. This is not the Summer that any of us were looking forward to. Instead of pools, beaches, and barbecues we’ve had social distancing, masks, and cautious outdoor dining. I know that I am not alone when I say, “Please let it be over!” While there is a… Continue reading Reflections on Summer and Some Summer Favorites
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Staying In and Re-Discovering Bisquick
As we try to adjust to the new normal of keeping our distance and staying at home, the kitchen has become even more my happy place. Since we are trying to limit our time away from home, visits to the grocery store are less frequent. There’s no running out for an ingredient and when the… Continue reading Staying In and Re-Discovering Bisquick
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Meatloaf – The Italian One
Meatloaf is one of those foods that can be a mundane reminder of childhood or the warm memory of classic comfort food. In the Mid Twentieth Century it was a staple in almost every household. Some have pleasant memories, others would prefer to forget it. I have mixed feelings about my Mother’s Meatloaf. If it… Continue reading Meatloaf – The Italian One
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Sunday Gravy By Any Other Name
Over the years I have shared memories and recipes about and for Sunday Gravy. Some call it Sauce, some call it Gravy,it is by definition a Ragu (not referring to the stuff in the jar here). I am Italian through and through and when it comes to this delicious staple, whatever you call it, another… Continue reading Sunday Gravy By Any Other Name
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Flatbread and Winery Dogs
This is going to be about my flatbread adventures but first, I want to share the recent winery adventure that inspired these tasty meals. We recently spent some quality time in Springfield, Illinois. Our long weekend was filled with soaking up history, all things Lincoln, and discovering a Frank Lloyd Wright gem. All of this… Continue reading Flatbread and Winery Dogs
