In 1992 eight researchers, volunteered to be sealed up in a huge three acre model of the earth for two straight years. Separated from the outside world and completely dependent on their environment for food, water and oxygen, what could possibly go wrong? Almost sounds like the beginning of a Steven King novel, but this … Continue reading The World In A Nutshell
Hello everyone. I am sorry it's been awhile since I have posted. I've been making my way westward. In life, sometimes there are little snafu's. I had one happen just days before my scheduled leave. The heater in my car broke. To be more precise the door that switches your car form hot to cold … Continue reading On The Road Again…
Hello and welcome! From the title you might think I'm asking you to eat spoiled food! I can see where it might be mis- leading, but I'm talking about using items that you may have left over, and turn them into something else. Here in New York we tend to do a lot of Italian … Continue reading Don’t Toss It, Eat It!
Make no doubt about it , winter has arrived in almost every part of America. The forecast high in New York for this Tuesday is 16 degrees, so yes, it's cold! During the colder months I turn to soup as a meal I can make quickly and easily that'll last for a few days. Soup … Continue reading Winter Is Here, Soup Is On
Welcome to the first day of the Year 2022 and my first post. I'll admit I really didn't feel like writing anything today. Yes, it's a new year and a new beginning but so what? I'm tired of looking out my window and seeing that nothing is changing , maybe most of you are also … Continue reading 2022 Meh
Hello all! I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for all the support over the years. I love reading your comments and enjoy the recipes you send. Tonight I was walking the dog and almost from every house the smells of a festive meal came wafting out into the … Continue reading Silent Night
Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well and getting ready for Christmas or whatever holiday you might celebrate. Once again December has flown by, so this post comes in a timely manner. I came across this incredibly easy and delicious treat that you can make in 5 min. I'm not kidding, the only … Continue reading Three Ingredients To Smiles
It had been years since my last outing to Madeline's Petite Paris in Northvale, NJ. At that time the restaurant was jacket and tie and had a four star ratings. Chef Gaspard was the Executive Chef for Tavern on the Green in Manhattan. In May of 2000 he opened Madeline's Petite Paris with his wife … Continue reading Madeline’s Through The Years
I'm sure the same thing happens to you as it does to me. Every year I'm faced with the dilemma of what to do with all my leftovers. Not that it's a serious problem and many families would like to have such a problem, but there are times when I'm tired of eating turkey or … Continue reading Help For The Leftover Blues
Hello and welcome. I'm sorry this post is so late into the Thanksgiving Holiday and I'm hoping most of you have already started making your sides a few days ago. I heard from a couple chef friends of mine and each had different opinions on brining the turkey. There's some controversy over to brine or … Continue reading Time To Make The Sides!