Scenes from My Pantry
Cheddar and Chive Popovers
Where have popovers been all my life? Nobody told me I could transform a basic egg batter into crusty, tall, airy pockets of goodness with a warm soft buttery inside. I have discovered popovers are a fantastic way to dip your toes into baking because they are surprisingly simple to make with a few basic
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Cork Talk
Creamy Mushroom Soup
I am excited for my upcoming “Let’s Go to Bordeaux” wine classes this month. One of my favorite features is pairing wines with small dishes. Before each class, I host a small focus group with friends to review my selected pairings. This allows us to taste the wines alongside the dishes, to ensure the dish
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Savoring the Season
Easy Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Marinara Sauce
Baked pasta is the ultimate comfort food. These jumbo shells are filled with whole-milk ricotta, spinach, lemon zest, and a garlic herb spread, creating a simple and satisfying dish. This time of year, can feel overwhelming. Beneath the excitement of the holidays lies the stress and exhaustion of bringing everything together. Amidst the chaos, we
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Cocktails
Rosemary Cran-Rita Cocktail
This vibrant festive cranberry and rosemary margarita style cocktail is perfect for lazy afternoons with your favorite people and a beautiful kick off to your holiday gathering. Your guests may feel the spirit of the season in more ways than one (smile). Wishing everyone peace and love this holiday season. May your home always be
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Food + Drink
Easy Butternut Squash Soup
There’s a hint of autumn in the air, a teasing promise that fall weather has finally arrived in North Florida—only to slip away just as quickly. We still have another month to wait before the cooler temperatures settle in for good. When that moment finally arrives, we will shut off our air conditioners, throw open
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Scenes from My Pantry
Velva’s Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
I have a memory from over forty years ago, about salad dressing. I watched an older sister of a friend dress a simple salad of iceberg lettuce and sliced tomato with white vinegar, vegetable oil, salt and pepper. This handful of simple ingredients became my ‘go to’ recipe for many years. Bottled salad dressings were