The Magic of Carrots, Onions, Celery and Bell Pepper
Different names and different cultures, all three are vegetable mixtures used as a base for cooking.The key difference lies in their...
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Decorating for the Holidays
If you’re on Instagram, you’ve likely seen all the memes declaring that the holidays officially begin on November 1. I’ve been battling...
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Life After Corporate America
Retirement from a long career can often bring feelings of uncertainty and loss. The question looms: “What’s next?” That’s why it’s...
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Cooking Cheap Cuts of Meat
Dont be afraid to purchase cheaper cuts of meat, because if you cook it right, it can be delicious. I suggest braising. Braising is a...
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Noni’s Favorite Olive Oil
This olive oil is like no other. I wont use anything else now. Traditional methods and small batches always preserve the best quality...
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Tablescapes
Setting a nice table has so many benefits. I know many of you will ask, but who has time? I am not saying you have to do this all the...
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A Drizzle or a Glug?
It’s no secret I love olive oil and the only oil that I use. I totally feel that the amount used is a personal preference! I may start...
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Clams
One of my favorite memories growing up at my grandparents house “down the shore” in Manasquan NJ, was eating clams. I was eating these...
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Feast of The Seven Fishes
For most of my life, Christmas Eve was all about the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Once my older son took over hosting on Christmas Eve, he...
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La Passeggiata
There are so many things I love about the Italian culture, soooooo many….. but I so love the walk before and/or after dinner. La...
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What is Roux?
Roux has been thickening savory dishes for centuries. Its first incarnation was in France and made with butter and flour. The invention...
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Grana Padano
This is one of my new favorite cheeses, but in reality, it’s been around since the 12th century. Are retailers in the US now selling it?...
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Chicken Brine
I am a huge fan of brining. Meats soak up salt water more easily than plain water. Therefore, what you’re doing is adding moisture to...
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Spatchcock Chicken
To spatchcock a chicken, or butterfly it, is to remove the backbone, thus allowing it to be completely opened out and flattened. Among...
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Potatoes
I love potatoes. I mostly eat mine with some olive oil after roasting in my air fryer. Salt and pepper of course, and perhaps a dusting...
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Shrimp is the Lords Gift to the Sea
Bubba was right when he rattled out all the great things you can do with shrimp. And throughout my book you will see a lot of recipes...
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My Love Language
There is no doubt that my love language is feeding people. From the moment I know I am going to have guests, I start to plan the menu,...
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Brodo
Brodo( broth), bouillon, and stock are essentially all the same thing. Usually, but not always, meat-based: bones, vegetables, and...
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Cooking Perfect Pasta
First let me say, these tips are for dried pasta not fresh. Contrary to what you may think, I do love dried pasta, and usually use...
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Olive Oil
I get asked all the time for my recommendations on olive oil. Of course if I had my way, I would hop on a plane and head to Tuscany and...
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