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Bratwurst Day

Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

As you know August 16 is Bratwurst Day. Tucked away in a quaint alleyway off Main Street in Helen, GA is the Old Bavaria Inn. This is where I celebrated […]

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Shrimp Scampi Day

Tuesday, June 21st, 2016

April 29th is National Shrimp Scampi Day. “Woosh” You had me at shrimp. But you can’t get fresh shrimp here in the mountains of North Georgia and I’ve gotten too […]

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Chicken & Gnocchi Alfredo

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Chicken and Sweet Potato Gnocchi in a Silky Velouté – Those were my intentions. The Sweet Potato gnocchi didn’t turn out as delicate as I would have hoped. They were […]

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Chicken and Sweet Potato Gnocchi in a Silky Velouté

Monday, April 4th, 2016

Those were my intentions. When something goes wrong in the kitchen don’t toss it, repurpose it. The Sweet Potato gnocchi didn’t turn out as delicate as I would have hoped. […]

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National Paella Day

Sunday, March 27th, 2016

March 27th is National Paella Day and I’m reposting the video I did last year of this quintessential Spanish dish. The full recipe with notes can be found by going […]

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Funny Speaker and Celebrity Chef Makes Paella

National Ravioli Day

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

March 20 is National Ravioli Day. I’m going to make a simple yet delicious ravioli dish in under 15 minutes using ingredients right from the grocer’s shelf. When I was […]

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Meatloaf With 3 Meats and a Bourbon Glaze

Sunday, January 3rd, 2016

Meatloaf, a giant meatball pressed into a loaf and baked. It is the first comfort food I can remember (wait, peanut butter and jelly is the first comfort food I can […]

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Stuffed Peppers

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

Although the variety is not as great in our fall garden we currently have an abundance of sweet potatoes and peppers. Roasted peppers go on just about anything and my […]

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Funny Speaker and Celebrity Chef making stuffed peppers

Delicious Lobster Cakes

Tuesday, October 20th, 2015

In Canada if you mention lobster one doesn’t think of Maine, they think of Nova Scotia The savory crustaceans is the lifeblood of the many working fishing communities there. So […]

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National Lasagna Day!

Wednesday, July 29th, 2015

I don’t eat lasagna often as it’s not exactly a light dish. Sure there are all sorts of varieties with vegetables, gluten free noodles and imitation cheese. And some people […]

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