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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 ...

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

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

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

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

Spanish Paella is an amazing and easy homemade meal! Layers of seafood, ...

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

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

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