Holidays

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Shrimp & Ham Cornbread Stuffing

11/16/2012 |

Ok, so you are immediately scratching your head, wondering what in the heck is going on with these photographs, right?…

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A pumpkin with eyes and ears made to look like an animal.

Scott’s Halloween Pumpkin for 2012

11/03/2012 |

I realize that Halloween is over and gone, but I had to show you this work of art created by…

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A plate of food with potatoes and cheese on it.

Mushroom Stuffed Duchesse Potato Skins

10/12/2012 |

Today is October 12th. That means in a couple of days it will be Halloween and a couple of days…

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A pie with blueberry topping sitting on top of a table.

Blueberry Pie & How To Make A Lattice Top

07/07/2012 |

For me, July 4th is not the Fourth of July without Blueberries. I said it last year when I gave…

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A plate of food with chicken kabobs and vegetables.

Mango & Chicken Kabobs with Mango Ginger Dipping Sauce and Green Tomatillo Rice

05/28/2012 |

For my Mango Madness #4, I present Mango & Chicken Kabobs with Mango Ginger Dipping Sauce and Green Tomatillo Rice.…

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Pork Tacos with Achiote & Grilled Pineapple

05/02/2012 |

To help celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, I thought I would cook up some tacos. But not just your…

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A bowl of corned beef, carrots and potatoes.

Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day

03/21/2012 |

I am writing my story about Corned Beef and Cabbage today, because on St. Patrick’s Day I was cooking, photographing…

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Six golden-brown, twisted pastries on plate.

Twisted Cookies ~ With Rolled-In Sugar

02/26/2012 |

My Mom and I made Twisted Cookies for the first time in 1959 from a recipe printed on the inside…

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A plate of bacon wrapped dates on top of a green leaf.

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Chorizo & Goat Cheese Plus Beautiful Christmas Bokeh

12/29/2011 |

The week before Christmas I received an advertising brochure in the mail from my local Ralph’s Market with coupons and…

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A cup and some pastries on the table

~ Merry Christmas to All ~

12/24/2011 |
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