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I’M A NEW YORKER

I remember reading a poem with that title shortly after 9/11. As another anniversary of 9/11 looms painfully on the horizon, I can’t help but feel the pain of my city as I remind myself that I am still…

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MEATLOAF CHEESEBURGER

This is a family favorite recipe for a busy day. Even though my days of carpooling are over, days still tend to get away from me but the family still needs a good dinner. This meatloaf is not only…

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POTATO PUDDING

This is great addition to any meal and perfect for a company dish. Sometimes you just need another quick dish to compliment a meal.   ½ CUP VEGETABLE OIL or DUCK FAT 2 LBS RUSSET POTATOES – peeled 1…

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SPAETZLE

Spaetzle is a type of Central European egg noodles often servedas a side for meat dishes or dishes that have a sauce or gravy.   1 ¾ CUPS FLOUR 3 TBS SPARKLING SELTZER WATER ½ TSP NUTMEG – freshly…

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Best Wishes

Charlie and I Send Best Wishesto Friends and Loyal Customers for a Peaceful Labor Day!       BUON MANGIATA!    Meet Anita Augello – The woman behind all of these Italian favorites.   Follow us on Facebook for…

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LABOR DAY SLOW RIBS

It’s Labor Day the all-American holiday, the designated end to summer and a day to  celebrate with family and friends. But mainly it is a day to recognize and celebrate the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength,…

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FRESH FIG MUFFINS

and why! As I have mentioned several times, we have a sort of mini fig farm in our back yard. It all started with a twig that was brought over from Sicily many years ago and planted in a…

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HUMMINGBIRD BUNDT CAKE

It’s an easy dessert but it is so full of fruit that it would probably pass for a breakfast sweet, too!   1 ½ CUPS PECANS – chopped 3 CUPS FLOUR 2 CUPS SUGAR 1 TSP BAKING SODA 1…