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SUNDAY BAKING PROJECT #4 – HAM AND CHEESE BRIOCHE PUDDING

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            Ham and Cheese Brioche Pudding was the selection for Week 4.  It was decided upon as a nice contrast to the sweet selections from the previous weeks.  Unlike the previous 3 selections which we loved, this one will not go on my favorites list.  My Husband and I both […]

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NATIONAL SHRIMP DAY

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  May 10th is ‘National Shrimp Day’.  Shrimp are absolutely one of my favorite seafood in any form or style.  Below are a few recipes for you to try – one or all.  Enjoy preparing them and then enjoy eating them.       Grilled Shrimp – marinated in Garlic, Basil, Lemon Juice and Olive Oil. […]

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Southern California Farmer’s Markets – Calabassas

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Saturday Morning Farmer’s Markets abound in Southern California.  Within the distance of approximately 33 miles, extending from the city of Ventura to Calabassas (at the far Western end of the San Fernando Valley) there are 4 markets that I know of:  Ventura, Camarillo Old Town, Newbury Park and Calabassas.  You can go further South and […]

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NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH

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July is ‘National Hot Dog Month’ and nothing is probably more American than a Hot Dog except for perhaps a Hamburger.  These two popular foods though made thoroughly American have their roots in Europe and mainly Germany.  It’s just that we have so thoroughly Americanized these products that if this were a hundred years or […]

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NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER MONTH

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November is ‘National Peanut Butter Month‘. Peanut Butter as we probably all know is made from grinding Peanuts.  Now, technically Peanuts are not actually nuts.  The Peanut does not grow on a tree but rather from plants that are much like Vegetables. Peanuts are also known as ground nuts because of this reason.  But to […]

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MORE MAUI MEALS

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The Hawaiian Islands are one of our favorite vacation spots;  Maui is one of those spots in the world where you feel different as soon as you step off the plane.  The warm flower scented breezes caress you skin and make you feel relaxed and dreamy.  What better place in the world than to enjoy […]

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