Do you have a secret family recipe? You know, a tried and true dish that is such a crowd pleaser you just can’t bring yourself to share. I have several recipes that fall into this category. 1) Corn Dip. I have to admit the recipe for corn dip is sadly not mine to share. We are going to have to…
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Christmas Appetizers
One of the countless tips I’ve learned from Mia is to always have a tasty treat to offer friends who stop by for a visit. Of Mia’s many talents, the Lord gave her the gift of Hospitality (x2!). She is the most gracious hostess I have ever known. Since this is clearly the season for friends to drop-in & pop-in,…
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Cheese Straws
One of the most shocking entries on my calendar occurred on August 8th. The entry at the top of the day read: make cheese straws/freeze for Christmas. I’m not sure what moonshine I was sippin’ when I added this event to my calendar, but rest assured August 8th came and went sans cheese straws. In my defense, I actually remember…
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Salmon Crisps
Rather spontaneously we had some friends over for appetizers last night. My good friend Claire celebrated her 40th on Saturday night and since her family was still in town the party continued with a quick fete at The Schell Cafe. I wish I could take credit for these yummy Salmon Crisps. Cissi’s Wine Bar served these amuse-bouches at the…
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Nana’s Olive Balls
I love family recipes that have precious memories. My Nana passed away when I was two, so I cherish stories like this that Mia passed along to me. I’ve nibbled on these olive balls all of my life and at some point along the way added the martinis too. I think Nana would be thrilled to know her great granddaughters…
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Early Onset Everything (Rosemary Cashews)
So with all the hustle and bustle around the cafe yesterday (and I don’t mean in a festive Christmas way), I never got around to making the fish stock for this weekend’s bouillabaisse. I did however whip up a batch of yummy Rosemary Cashews. A dear friend was in town for a visit and I thought I’d serve these delicious…
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