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Sprouts And Spuds

I have added Brussel sprouts to my garden this year; it will be my first time planting them. I have always loved them so it will be especially nice to enjoy them fresh picked right from my own back yard. Brussel sprouts can be prepared in a hundred different ways from simple to ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Daydreaming Garden

It is that time of year when I take great pleasure in watching my garden grow. As I wait for sun, rain and nature to take its natural course, I start to daydream of all the wonderful ways that I will prepare the fruits of my labor. Right now I am focused on ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Holiday Heat Relief

The heat is on, the people have gathered and it is time to keep things cool this holiday weekend. Here is a last minute idea that is fun, quick and plays a double role; beverage and dessert. Plus it is easy enough to leave you free to join in on the fun.Happy Memorial Day!7-UP Fruit Freeze ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Prepped And Ready To Go!

Isn't it funny how our fruit consumption increases when someone else has taken the time to do all the work? Prime example, my uncle and I enjoy fresh pink grapefruit segments not the ones that come in a can or jar. Sure, we could purchase the grapefruits and segment them ourselves but it is ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

A thirsty girl needs to start planning for all the hot weather ahead and what better way than with a pink girly girl cocktail. This will put the blush in those pretty little cheeks and keep you smiling through the rest of the day.These slush type drinks are the perfect thing to keep on hand during ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Black Beauty

Black GarlicFor all of us who can't imagine life without garlic, there is a new stinking rose in town and she's a beauty......a black beauty. Yes you heard me right, I was watching the Foodnetwork the other night and an ingredient that was being used on one of ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Abracadabra Watch Me Pull A Pie Crust Out Of My………

As soon as I see a recipe for any type of impossible pie it instantly reminds me of my grandmother. My grandmother loved all of those impossible pie recipes and there was actually a period of time when she was making a couple different impossible pies per week. I think besides the fact that they were easy to make and ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Now That’s The "Spear-It"

Only twenty calories in five spears, nutritionally well balanced, in season and great tasting. Only a few minutes of cooking time and I am munching those spears one after another as if they were pretzel rods. I seem to do the same thing with brussel sprouts I eat them as if they were ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

The Scent Of A Woman

As women choosing a fragrance that compliments our individual body chemistry is one of great importance. We match our shampoo to our hair type; our make-up must blend to match our skin tone depending on whether we are fair, medium or dark. Then their is the whole color palette ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

The Energizing Salad

I am always struggling with what to eat while doing my night job cleaning at an athletic club. The hours are technically hours that most people should not be eating. I am there from 9:30 pm until 6 in the morning. It is only three nights a week but it is a physically grueling job that requires a lot of ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

It’s Really All About The Sandwich!

Su-Lin/FlickrThe basics of a good meat loaf seem simple at best but through the years and many a meat loaf later I can honestly say that there are some people who can take the humble meat loaf and make it taste like.....you know! Sadly my mother was one of those people, she was a ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

A “Chili” Day in Painted Post N.Y. Sponsored by H&R Block

A day filled with activities, balloons, bake goods , face painting, Kyle The Clownmade animal balloons and played with the children. Kinder-printing was also available. Drawings were held for various prizes, including a free income tax return and free second looks. H&R Block Painted Post, 90 Victory Highway sponsored its 1st Annual Chili ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Eating For The Fun Of It!

Sometimes food should just be fun, carnival fun, food on a stick fun, fried ooey gooey fun. Hopefully leaving behind no regrets, nothing more than a full stomach and a sticky lipped smile. Save sensible for the remaining eighty percent of the week or ninety percent if you have to be really, really careful. Sure sensible foods can be ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Jack Attack

Chocolate, coffee and Jack Daniels made into a cake is it any wonder we were all asking for the recipe! There always seems to be at least one dish at every gathering that gets everybody buzzing. This cake was that very dish, I was pleasantly surprised. I am not a big fan of cake unless of course it is cheesecake. ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Choose Laughter

Me with my Mother and Grandmother - September 2008At times we get a glimpse into what might be while spending time with older relatives. You become an observer to what waits for you as you approach the end of life's road. It can be a very sad and painful time but ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

From Mashing To Smashing

My mother and I had been making our mashed potatoes like this for years just because we liked them that way. Who knew that it was actually a traditional French preparation called Aligot and a very popular one at that. I am sure that my mother and I may have strayed a bit from ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

Blue Passion

I could eat blue cheese by the crumble, by the chunk or by the wheel. I am telling you it is genetic my entire family magnetizes to blue cheese. I love stinky strong cheeses, to me the so called stink just speaks to the high level of flavor. The other night I made a ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

I Stink, Come Closer…….

If and when I actually follow a recipe while cooking you can be guaranteed that if the recipe calls for fresh garlic that I will double or triple the amount called for. I absolutely adore that stinking rose it has such a multi-faceted flavor personality. It can be bold, sweet, gentle and sometimes ... more

By Noshtalgia a few months ago

"Happy Birthday To Me"

Words to live by......I have always liked this poem it expresses so clearly how I strive to be, so I am posting it as a birthday gift to myself to keep me in check whenever I feel myself begin to stray.Myself Poet: Edgar A. Guest I have to live ... more

By Noshtalgia 6 months ago

The Family Tree Of Food

While digging through my endless collection of recipes from relatives spanning generations. I came across a recipe that belonged to my great grandmother Mama Rose that was passed down to my grandmother Caroline (Meema) and now it lovingly rests in my possession (granddaughter Julie). All these recipes over time become the family tree of food, ... more

By Noshtalgia 6 months ago

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Sprouts And Spuds

Daydreaming Garden

Holiday Heat Relief

Prepped And Ready To Go!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Black Beauty

Abracadabra Watch Me Pull A Pie Crust Out Of My………

Now That’s The "Spear-It"

The Scent Of A Woman

The Energizing Salad

It’s Really All About The Sandwich!

A “Chili” Day in Painted Post N.Y. Sponsored by H&R Block

Jack Attack

Choose Laughter

From Mashing To Smashing

Blue Passion

I Stink, Come Closer…….

"Happy Birthday To Me"

The Family Tree Of Food

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