The first time I tasted this yummy pound cake was with my friend Sherry. Tale has it that her mother sent the recipe to her when she first married. A tried and true southern pound cake recipe. It is quite delicious, sparing no calories and indulgent, to say the least. It became one of my family-favorites […]
HAPPY EASTER ! Menu Ideas
As Christians around the globe celebrate the Easter season, I am often reminded that it is a time of new beginnings. Many Easter rituals and events are rich in history, culture, symbolism and tradition. I love to focus on the food and the stories associated with the rich traditions. While Easter may be the […]
Thank You, Chester County Book & Music Company!
It was 1997 when I walked into The Chester County Book and Music Company in West Chester, Pennsylvania to do some market research. It was part of a research project that I was working toward as a pre-requisite to my studies at Immaculata University. My topic of choice for my research project was on how […]
Week 8 – Summer Beet, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
Week #8 of Summer Salads – Let’s talk Beets! Notable for their sweet, earthy flavor, beets have the highest sugar content on any vegetable, while remaining very low in calories. Beets are considered a root vegetable with two edible parts – the greens, which grow above the ground, and the beet ‘bulb’, which grows […]
Week 2 Celebrating Summer Salads (Caesar Salad)
As we savor the flavors of summertime fresh salads, week #2 celebrates the Caesar Salad. Experiment and enjoy the flavors of fresh summer fruits and vegetables, and please join me in welcoming culinary creativity, and celebrate with your friends and family! Buon Appetito! Cynthia The Caesar Salad is easy to prepare with simple ingredients, yet classic. […]