Seeing Christmas through a child’s eyes

Seeing Christmas through a child’s eyes

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For me, this Christmas is a time of even more reflection than in years past. Our nation has mourned for our neighbors and their children in Connecticut.  Their courage has inspired us all.  We have prayed for them and we will think of them, … [Read more...]

Josephine’s Thanksgiving Stuffing – Italian Style

Josephine’s Thanksgiving Stuffing – Italian Style

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This is part of Josephine Biviano's Kitchen Recipes.  Though she is in a better place today, we loved it every time she made this Italian bread-style Thanksgiving stuffing. I cooked it myself for the first time in 2011 - my first Thanksgiving … [Read more...]

Summer Cranberry, Sweet Pepper & Radicchio Salad

Summer Cranberry, Sweet Pepper & Radicchio Salad

Savory Summer Cranberry & Sweet Pepper Salad

Summer is a time when vegetables are fresh, colorful, and plentiful.  I often like to create a savory summer salad from whatever's left in the fridge and see how it turns out. One of my favorite creations is this summer salad with dried … [Read more...]

Veal Scaloppini Marsala with Fresh Porcini Mushrooms

Veal Scaloppini Marsala with Fresh Porcini Mushrooms

Veal Scaloppini with Fresh Porcini Mushrooms

One thing's for sure - I married well.  I have a wonderful, loving husband with an added bonus: He cooks like a Master Chef.  This past week, he made one of our new favorite dishes - veal with porcini mushrooms.  It is delicate and light for … [Read more...]

Quick & Easy Curly Q Pasta, Chicken & Broccoli

Quick & Easy Curly Q Pasta, Chicken & Broccoli

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One of the things I love to do when I'm in a hurry is look at what's in the refrigerator and make a pasta sauce. Today, I was talking with Catherine Jimenez during my lunch break so I decided to multi-task and create a quick lunch.  It was so … [Read more...]

Fourth of July – Josephine’s Macaroni Salad

Fourth of July – Josephine’s Macaroni Salad

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The fourth of July is a time when we celebrate our country's independence and freedom and recognize and thank the many veterans who have helped to keep our country free. Growing up in Cortland, New York, it was also the day that Mom usually broke … [Read more...]