Little treasures discovered while exploring the back roads of life
Until the spread of Covid-19, people didn’t give much thought to a world pandemic, civil unrest or natural disasters affecting their travel plans. Unfortunately, they happen and before booking a trip many of us are considering Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance to protect our investment. When Covid-19 first started spreading, none of us […]
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If sweet summer peaches are one of your favorite fruits, then you are going to love this wonderfully tender and flavorful pork recipe. Prime pork tenderloin is butterflied, spread with an herb paste, rolled then brushed with a vibrant, sweet and slightly spicy peach bourbon sauce and roasted. To my thinking, there is nothing like […]
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Call me old fashioned, a dinosaur if you must, but I feel paper maps are useful as far as travel is concerned. My travel plans start with a paper map and when I’m visiting a foreign country, I carry paper maps of the regions my husband and I will travel through. We carry iPhones with access […]
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If you have been hesitant about cooking fish, you can’t go wrong preparing crunchy breadcrumb and herb topped Flounder Oreganata. This Italian American favorite is quick and easy to prepare. Mix up the breadcrumb topping, place on the fish and bake until golden brown…as simple as that. The Oreganata crumb topping is also delicious on other […]
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A good meal is a sum of all its parts, no matter how simple it may be. A summer peach salad with only a few ingredients can be outstanding, if each ingredient can not only stand on its own but creates a beautiful harmony when they are all tossed together. The sweetness of fresh ripe […]
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It is summer vacation season and after being locked up for months, you might feel the need to get away but before you book a trip to Disney World or other crowded resort, there are many things to consider. If you’re not comfortable getting on a plane at the moment, do you pack everyone up in […]
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Originating in Sicily, casarecce pasta is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight pasta dish when combined with sausage and greens. The broccoli rabe, also known as rapini and cime di rapa, with its slightly bitter taste complements the richness of Italian sausage for a delectable meal. Italy has a wide range of pastas and casarecce is […]
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“A small handful of Pignoli or pine nuts, fragrant rosemary, thyme, garlic and olive oil create a light sauce that is drizzled over simple sautéed chicken breasts to create a meal that will transport you to the Ligurian region of Italy.” Liguria is a narrow crescent shaped region, from the turquoise blue Mediterranean Sea to […]
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When a plain hamburger becomes boring, serve your family and your guests flavorful Grilled Lamb Burgers with Feta Tzatziki Sauce…seasoned with fresh Greek herbs and lemon, these Mediterranean style burgers are juicy, delicious and different. Perfect sides that you might consider to accompany the lamb burgers would be marinated olives, a creamy Greek style yogurt potato […]
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This easy to make deviled crab recipe needs to be part of your summer casual dining. Deviled crab, similar to crab cakes, is very popular in beachside towns along the Atlantic and Gulf Coast. Recipes are often passed down for generations and while the ingredients may vary from cook to cook, each version is delicious. Meat from […]
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