Monthly Archives: April 2013

Egg & Pepper Sandwich – Jersey Style

I grew up around a lot of Italians but never ate an egg and pepper sandwich until about five years ago when my birthmother, who is half Italian and who has a history of marrying Italians, made them for dinner one … Continue reading

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Caramelized Onions, Pasta & Parmesan

Caramelized onions, pasta, and a generous topping of fresh parmesan — this is simple goodness.  Comfort food if you ask me.  The first time I ate this, we were visiting our friend Carol in South Texas.  She lives in the … Continue reading

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Artichoke Mediterranean Wraps & Hors d’oeuvres

I’ve been on a Mediterranean eating craze lately, which translates to: I’ve been eating healthy.  Well, aside from the nut roll and cake I’ve made over the last couple of weeks.  But overall, on a daily basis, I’m giving it a good effort, … Continue reading

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A Birthday Party & A Hawaiian Wedding Cake

I got the recipe for this cake 27 years ago at a wedding shower — a 24 hour sleep over kind of wedding shower in the rural Pennsylvania lake community I lived in at the time.  I hardly knew the … Continue reading

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Nut Rolls — It Must be Spring

Growing up, I loved when my grandmother came to stay with us for Easter.  The trees were turning green, and the bright yellow forsythia in our front yard was in full bloom.  Spring had finally arrived and with it came … Continue reading

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