Life, Love and Lasagna

My cell phone’s familiar jingle almost caused me to drop the Valentine cards and flowers I was juggling as I waited for the cashier. By the time I could reach my phone, I had missed my daughter’s phone call.  Since it was nearly 10…

Meatloaf with a Banana Mixed in and a Walk with The Duke Down Memory Lane

Twice now, I’ve caught my city-dwelling daughter driving thru one of those “chicken-places” where a black and white spotted cow has to do the advertising. She says it’s for the sweet tea but I know that’s not all.  Hey, I like fried chicken, too!…

SOUPER BOWL PARTY with a FANtastic Cheeseball on the Side!

Since this Superbowl promises to be a shootout between two excellent quarterbacks, I am planning to serve NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER in honor of the Patriots—(my friend Bernetta’s  Football Clam Chowder recipe is wonderful – you just throw it all together and let it…

America Culinary Federation President’s Dinner

What did WE do last Saturday night?  I’m so glad you asked…we veered away from our usual “Pick Two” and Coffee when Mark and Susie invited us to attend the America Culinary Federation President’s Dinner in Columbia.  It was an incredible evening and Mark…

Easy and Exceptional Shepherd’s Pie

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound hamburger 2 ribs celery, diced 1 chopped onion 1 cup corn nibblets or peas (or both) 2 tablespoons A1 sauce (or 1/3 cup ketchup) 1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt Pepper to taste 2-3 cups prepared mashed potatoes Butter…