Hey Amy!

We have been eating a lot of corn on the cob in my home.  I could hardly wait for the season to begin and now I am eating it as an entire meal some evenings!  I am considering for the first time in my life to freeze some for the winter.  Nany said she would [...]

Only a few days until your backyard, deck, front yard or porch is overcome by friends, family and sparklers!  How exciting.  I love the 4th of July.  I usually spend the day with friends in the backyard, swimming, cooking, laughing and drinking.  This year, I have no idea what the day will bring as we [...]

It’s still very warm here.  I suppose I need to buck up and get used to it.  While I try that, I am seeking foods that won’t sit heavy in my stomach and won’t require much effort. I have never been a big fan of avocado or guacamole.  I am not sure why but it [...]

It is so hot in New York.  It’s that awful stifling hot that takes your breath away.  I am wrong.  It’s not hot, it’s warm.  As my 12th grade English teacher, Mrs. Bucy, would say “Are you sexually excited Amy?  Because when one is hot, they are sexually excited.  If it’s your temperature you are [...]

I am enjoying trying recipes from my Calvert Party Encyclopedia.  The recipes are mostly cocktails but they also have several hors d’oeuvres that are truly of the era.  I tried this one over the weekend and it was quick, simple and very savory. Ingredients: 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese 8 slices crispy bacon 2 small onions [...]

Reader Jerry wants hearty breakfast recipes and this one is about as hearty as they get.  I make these for breakfast or brunch but they could also be a cocktail party delight.  When I use them at a cocktail party, I include several types of dipping sauce.  If you are serving many at a Sunday [...]

Tonight’s the night.  I am looking forward to seeing Meryl Streep take the Oscar for her outstanding performance in “Julie & Julia”.  I have shared with you a few of Julia’s recipes that can be used as hors d’oeuvres this weekend in the hopes that will serve them at your Oscar Party tonight. This recipe [...]