Most likely a “bacon joint” or a piece of salted pork boiled with cabbage and potatoes was the traditional meal in Ireland. Nothing tastes like a Jewish-American influence of a … [more]
For the traditionalist who has the time and like to make things from scratch, I give you this recipe that can be used with Goat Cheese and Green Olive Empanadas . Enjoy! Makes about 1 ½ lb dough … [more]
I love these little guys for serving with wine for cocktail hour or just appetizers. Traditionally these are deep-fried but this is baked. I use the green olives because they have a little more … [more]
I always like to try something different. This was a very good and interesting surprise. I always love to see the reactions of people before and after they try this. This recipe makes about 1 pint. [more]
Here’s to Bosio and Jacob Fussel! These two gentlemen have done a lot for the cause of ice cream in America. An Italian, Bosio, opened the first ice cream parlor in Philadelphia in 1800. Jacob … [more]
This is a must have for your kitchen library collection. This standard for all professional and kitchen gourmets, creates a base of skills that you will find in almost every cookbook or cooking … [more]
There is nothing quite like having fresh fortune cookies. You never know how long the commercially made have been sitting. Better yet, it is fun project for the family and is great for festive … [more]
If you are a curious person like I am and ask alot of questions, this is the book for you. No longer do I get shrugged off by “chefs” that give you a shallow answer to things they … [more]
It’s snowing here in the east and nothing is better then coming in from the cold and drinking hot chocolate with these homemade marshmallows or cooking them over a roaring fire. But, be careful, … [more]