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
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What’s On Hand Pasta
The dog days of summer seem to have arrived a bit early this year. It is hot and humid and the occasional showers make it all the more hot and humid. Being out in this kind of weather no longer thrills me. At times I find myself “Summer Hibernating.” Sometimes that means that I won’t… Continue reading What’s On Hand Pasta
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Smoked Shrimp Tacos
Well, here in the Midwest we are anxiously awaiting something that resembles Summer. We have had a few brief interludes which have then been followed by rain, wind, and other assorted weather mayhem. I honestly don’t remember the last day that it didn’t rain at some point. However, neither rain, nor wind, nor other mayhem… Continue reading Smoked Shrimp Tacos
