June 23, 2011. That was the day last year when I saw my son off for his second deployment. It wasn’t any easier the second time than it was the first. Today is Independence Day in the U.S.A. and I couldn’t help but recall what I was doing last year and in […]
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Paula's Ranch Veggies
0 commentsWe have some very dear friends who have a south Texas ranch that they retreat to on weekends. They work hard while there maintaining things and although it isn’t too far from the nearby town of Beeville, going into town to eat is just too much of a bother after […]
Parmesan Crusted Baked Chicken Cutlets
0 commentsLest I’ve given the impression that I’m some sort of culinary genius, allow me to clarify that I rarely develop a unique recipe. Rather, like most cooks/chefs, I get inspired from an existing recipe or something that has been passed down in my family. This recipe for parmesan crusted baked […]
The Bully Boys
0 commentsUnless you’ve been camping in a cave, you’ve probably seen the YouTube video this week of an elderly bus monitor – Karen Klein – enduring verbal abuse and bullying from some horrid middle school aged boys from Athena Middle School in Greece, New York. Those mean boys threatened Ms. Klein […]
Individual Berry Cobblers
0 commentsWhere I’m from, cobblers are right up there with biscuits, iced tea, grits, home-grown tomatoes and red-sauced bar-b-que when one thinks about what constitutes really good eatin’. Here’s a cobbler recipe that is inspired by a recipe from Sue Zemanick – the executive chef at Gautreau’s in New Orleans. As is usual for me, […]
Chicken and Rice
0 commentsThose who know my handsome half know that he is no fan of leftovers. So when I find a recipe that he requests the next day for lunch, I sit up and take notice! This recipe was inspired by a family recipe of Mario Lopez’s. I’ve tweaked it and added a […]
John Mayer Gets It
0 commentsJune is the month we celebrate fathers. According to those who keep track of these things, Father’s Day isn’t as popular as is Mother’s Day. There aren’t as many cards sold, dinners bought, etc. Maybe it’s just because men aren’t as sentimental about those things. Maybe fathers are underappreciated. Or…maybe […]
Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Dressing
0 commentsDid you know that June is both “National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable” and “National Dairy” month? Well, neither did I – but it is. So, I begin thinking about a recipe that incorporates both fresh veggies/fruit and dairy. And – voila – it came to me! Caprese salad. It’s actual […]
The Eternal Bond
0 commentsSince May is the month for mothers, I thought a humorous look at the evolution of the bond between a mother and child was appropriate. Many of you may have read something like this before. I’ve updated and edited the original (author unknown) for the 21st century. Evolution of the […]
Judy's Salad
0 commentsI first enjoyed this salad at a dinner party one of my best friends held. When we first met, she could barely boil water. Now, she not only has a sizeable collection of dependable recipes, she is also a member of a gourmet supper club. I’m proud of the culinary progress […]