A ‘sweet potato’ kinda morning this week at WCNC-TV Charlotte with Colleen Odegaard and Eugene Robinson as we talked, demonstrated and shared in one of my family’s favorite traditional Thanksgiving sides, “Candied Yams”. The recipe is taken from my book, MaMa Mia Cucina and is a staple on our Thanksgiving table. This recipe itself is […]
Read MoreWBTV Charlotte Cooking Segment – Zucchini Squares
What to do with all of those summer zucchini?! was this morning’s cooking segment @WBTV Charlotte, North Carolina with news anchor, John Carter. I love this team of news reporters and enjoy feeding them and sharing in the conversation and laughs behind the scenes after the segment. Isn’t that some of what food is all about? Food […]
Read MoreRed, White and Blue Potato Salad @WBTV Studios
YUM! Always a Good Morning! in the WBTV studios with Christine Sperow, John Carter and production crew. The Olive Tap® was the sponsor of Monday’s cooking segment in celebration of the Red, White and Blue. The 4th of July Green Bean and Potato Salad recipe is an adapted […]
Read MoreFranny’s Macaroni Salad Recipe – Happy 90th Birthday!
Franny’s Macaroni Salad (I did my best to replicate a family recipe. Here ya go…!) 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked until very tender. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander and let stand for 15 minutes 1 bunch green scallion washed and sliced. Slice the top […]
Read MoreFoods of The Harvest
The autumn harvest is in full swing, and eating seasonally is beneficial to your health as well as pleasing to the senses. Savor the flavors and take in the colors, textures and aromas. Enjoy your favorites, new varieties and try a new option each week. Experiment in the kitchen. So, what’s in season? […]
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