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Hoecakes: The Breakfast of Presidents

February 19, 2017 by Cara Kretz Leave a Comment

President Abraham Lincoln and President George Washington are both ...

Traditional Polenta with Sage and Parmesan Cheese

September 17, 2015 by Cara Kretz 1 Comment

Traditional polenta is a simple dish and a great alternative to pasta, rice ...

Foodies Celebrate a Tuscan Autumn Lunch

September 13, 2015 by Cara Kretz 1 Comment

I had the privilege to host a local foodie club, The Hungry Chefs, in my ...

Lobster Arancini are a Sicilian delicacy! The creamy risotto rice balls ...

Cioppino, an Italian Seafood Soup, is an experience to savor and enjoy with ...

Do you need to give your body a break from all the Christmas cookies, ...

Italian Almond Olive Oil Cake or Torta di Mandorla is a classic and simple ...

This is the King of Pork Roasts, or another way to put it a BACON ROAST! ...

Pasta Fagioli or Pasta with Beans is a comfort food from my childhood. The ...

My New Year Detox Soup is one of the best tasting soups you will ever have. ...

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