When you want to feel special this summer, enjoy the sweet, juicy goodness that Cleopatra probably enjoyed in her palace in Egypt in ancient times. Would you believe that watermelon was first harvested in Egypt over five thousand years ago … Continued
Isn’t it amazingly appropriate that strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are readily available during the months that we celebrate patriotic holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day? The abundance of these summer berries makes them the perfect food items for … Continued
With Father’s Day on the horizon, you may be planning a family get-together to celebrate this special man in your lives. Coming up with a menu that delights your father or husband is an important part of this planning. My dad loves any … Continued
Memorial Day weekend is the lead-in to the three months of the year we all look forward to–June, July and August–the summer! You will probably getting together with your family and friends to celebrate the start of the season, and … Continued
Do you have a collection of party-perfect appetizer recipes that you can whip up in a hurry? These recipes have to taste wonderful and look even better. They have to look like you have been working all day to create. Well, this … Continued
Would you like to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5? You’re craving a Mexican treat, but you have to go to your child’s baseball game or soccer practice. Weill, here’s an easy Latin-flavored entrée you could make, take and enjoy while you … Continued
With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, it makes me think about all the special Irish recipes we have grown to love: Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, colcannon, bangers and so many other hearty favorites. I love going in the … Continued
In honor of Presidents Day, I am sharing a recipe from one of our nation’s First Ladies–Lady Bird Johnson. Lady Bird was the First Lady of the 35th president of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, from 1963-1969. She was a successful … Continued
If you want to make a romantic but quick and easy dessert for a special someone for Valentine’s or any time, here is the answer. These romantic raspberries are so simple to fix — the fresh healthy tartness of the … Continued
I love eating out at Chinese restaurants–this was the first non-American cuisine to which I was exposed as a child, We always ordered soup with our meals. The typical Chinese soups that were offered are egg drop, won ton and sweet and sour. Once … Continued