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• Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Frosting

  

  Before the holidays got into full swing, I was offered an opportunity to review a very special cookbook by a mother and daughter team from Colorado, Sally... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Perfect Cosmopolitan – A Classic Cocktail

  

  The classic Cosmopolitan is a very simple drink and it quickly became very popular, peaking in the 1990's because of its multiple appearances in the HBO show,... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Maple Bourbon Chicken with Bacon

  

  I've kiddingly said but maybe with some seriousness that I should do a Maple Bourbon Bacon cookbook. It all started when I cured my own Maple Bourbon Bacon a... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Asian Chicken Salad from Houlihan’s – A Copycat Recipe

  

  Many and I mean MANY years ago I used to frequent a neighborhood restaurant with friends for after dinner drinks or an occasional meal. As a matter of fact, whe... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Thin Mint Julep

  

  It's Girl Scout Cookie Time! Not that this news is surprising to anyone I'm sure; it is their time of year to swarm. I do wish the Girl Sprouts (my personal ter... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Inside Out Grilled Cheese with Tomato

  

  If it's Thursday that means it's Food Network's #ComfortFoodFest and I'm not sure much brings to mind comfort food more than a simple grilled cheese. Without a... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Old Fashioned Chicken Soup with Dumplings

  

  Time sure flies, especially in the month of February; it's almost OVER? Didn't it just start? So this month's Progressive Eats event is upon us a bit earlier... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Orange Sunshine Martini

  

  Seriously this habit of posting late is getting to be a a true habit, good or bad I'm not sure. I just had a moment one day of not wanting to finish a blog... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sonoma Goat Cheese Torta

  

  I am occasionally the lucky recipient of an invitation to dine at a local eatery and sample their menu. Often it's a new restaurant or if not new, then one... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiked Chocolate Espresso Shots

  

  I spotted this recipe on the blog Sidewalk Shoes the other day that is so familiar to me and yet...I've never shared it here. Of course that should be no... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raspberry Boccone Dolce (Chocolate and Raspberry Pavlova)

  

  I recently queried an Italian speaking friend about the meaning of the Italian words, boccone dolce, that are in the name of this recipe. I've been making this... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Red Leaf Lettuce with Apple and Parmesan Crisps

  

  I remember vowing that I would be sharing more salads didn't I? The thing with salads is that I so often just throw one together; including the dressing, and... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Robert De Niro’s Vodka Martini with a Twist

  

  My friend Bob and I were sitting around the other day and I was wondering what cocktail to make for Friday Cocktails when he suggested I make his favorite,... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Best Buttermilk Pancakes

  

  I mean it. Seriously. I can look at this recipe and wonder what is so magical about it but maybe that's the magic. Nothing especially unique but when all brough... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Marshall Field’s Chicken Salad Recipe – Still the Best!

  

  Marshall Field’s Department Store used to be known far and wide as THE grand dame of Chicago. Much like Famous & Barr and Stix, Baer & Fuller in my hometown of... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Italian Lemonade with Vodka, Gin and Orange Liqueur

  

  This has been quite the week and not quite sure when the completion of photos and a post has ever made me feel a cocktail is in order like this one. Five posts... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Smoky Beef, Bacon and Bourbon Chili

  

  This weeks theme for the Food Network’s #ComfortFoodFeast is Chili. I had considered re-publishing my daughter’s Three Bean Chili that highlighted a chili... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats

  

  I know I know. I just did a post recently for Heath Bar Rice Krispie Treats and now you’re wondering if I’ve lost it. If my quest for foods to share will now... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Totally Decadent Hot Chocolate with Amaretto

  

  It’s Progressive Eats time; when 11 of my food blogging buddies get together with me for our monthly adventure when we share our dishes for a meal with a theme. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Cooker Sweet, Spicy and Sticky Chicken Wings

  

  Even though the Broncos did not make it through the playoffs (damn, why didn’t WE think of Deflategate?), I’ll still be gathering with friends to watch... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES