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  1. Parsnip, Pear and Celery Root Soup and Two Giveaways
    UPDATE: 2016. My son Max is currently a Sous Chef at The French Laundry, Napa, CA. I’m a proud mama! When I told my son… MORE »
    Parsnip, Pear and Celery Root Soup and Two Giveaways
  2. Olive, Artichoke and Heart of Palm Tapenade and A Very Special Oil
    I’ve heard it said about fine olive oils, that they are as varied and nuanced as fine wines. So it’s fitting that the olive oil… MORE »
    Olive, Artichoke and Heart of Palm Tapenade and A Very Special Oil
  3. Smokey Cod Cakes with Spicy Red Pepper Coulis
    I was a Fish O’ Filet addict. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, (I suspect you do), a FOF is the seafood offering… MORE »
    Smokey Cod Cakes with Spicy Red Pepper Coulis
  4. Spicy Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
    Shrimp cocktail has a mystique. At least in my mind, it is associated with the hushed atmosphere of a “good” restaurant. My daughter has eaten… MORE »
    Spicy Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
  5. peppered cornbread croutons & honey clove dressing
    Salad days. This phrase normally refers to the time in one’s life of carefree innocence and pleasures of  youth. Let’s face it…I am not in… MORE »
    peppered cornbread croutons & honey clove dressing