IT’S THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Several years ago when we were in Italy, on a little outdoor terrace overlooking incredible verdant hills and valleys, we escaped the heat with a delicious drink that refreshed and calmed our tired feet and bodies. …
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Yes, we are all ready for the beach. Now to get it all packed in the car…food, chairs, clothes, suntan lotion, games, and on and on much to the dismay of my husband who always coaches me to pack…
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How to make Shrimp Fritters
The awesome Shrimp Fritters. These are great little appetizers, but we actually make a summer meal when we add some corn on the cob and slaw to the menu. I beat the heat by frying outside in an electric fry pan.…
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How to make Chocolote Ciambellone
The Chocolate Ciambellone. A little chocolate treat that we can enjoy with breakfast Getting ready for our beach trip and today I’m making this little chocolate treat that we can enjoy with breakfast or, if any is left over,…
It is claimed that S’Mores stands for “some more” Well, our annual beach vacation is fast approaching. The great thing about this vacation is that even with so many people in one house for a week, it is pure enjoyment…
At the beach I still like to have Family Dinner on Sunday especially now that we can all be together. On Sundays, at home, we have Family Dinner and whoever is available to join us will come over later in…
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How to make Cinnamon Cake
The Cinnamon cake. Simple, Easy, Delicious Cake IT’S TIME TO GET READY FOR THE BEACH Every summer, for at least 26 years, with one or two exceptions, we have taken the family to the beach for a family vacation. …
Here is the Cool Whip Peach Melba and a Lobster Dinner. We went to Elbow Beach Surf Club on the beautiful island of Bermuda for our honeymoon. It was nestled on 50 acres with a spectacular ocean view, a…
I’ve been a baseball fan since I was in grade school and maybe even before that, but I do remember telling my first-grade teacher, Sister Michael, that I had been to a baseball game that previous Sunday…
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How to make Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Here is the bistecca all fiorentina a traditional Florentine steak recipe that almost every Tuscan home mastered. INGREDIENTS: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salty and freshly ground black pepper Lemon wedges Steak from the rib – Bone left on,…