Whether it be cookware stores or grocery stores, the marketing folks are hard at work trying to make us think we “have to have” a certain something to make our lives easier. If you’ve ever joined me for one of my cooking classes that I conduct each month here in Savannah you know too well that I like to rail … Read More
Concord Grape Pie
I’m starting off with a disclaimer: If you have been following me for very long, or have taken the time to review the recipes here on the site, you’ll notice that I tend to have a distinct slant toward baking. I know it might seem like that’s all I do but really…stick with me, I do enjoy other aspects of … Read More
Peeling Peaches & Tomatoes
Ok, time for one more “late season” post… One of the challenges in writing recipes is the fact that you have to assume some sort of knowledge on the part of the reader or every recipe turns into a five page dissertation. My previous post on peach pie could have easily been such an example by the time I explained … Read More
Peach Pie
Ode to Summer’s End… I have just enjoyed one last unexpected taste of summer. October is normally quite late for peaches but my friends Jerry & Diane Polk of Polk’s Market in Savannah, GA always manage to wrangle up something delicious when you least expect it! Last week I was totally surprised to still find a display of aromatic juicy … Read More
Peeling and Using Pomegranates
Pomegranate seeds with their sweet-tart flavor, garnet color, and crunch make a nice garnish on autumn salads, entrees, and desserts. Unfortunately they are messy to retrieve from the interior of the fruit without ending up with little red stains all over your clothing from squirting juice. To easily remove pomegranate seeds, follow these simple steps: Fill a large bowl with … Read More
Pomegranates
Pomegranates are considered to be one of the oldest fruits in the world. Some even speculate that it could have been the fruit that tempted Adam & Even in the garden of Eden. Believed to have originated in the area of Iran and the Himalayas, they spread throughout the mideast, Mediterranean, Europe and as far east as China as early … Read More
Park Avenue – Rochester, New York
On my recent trip to visit friends in the Rochester area of upstate New York I had the opportunity to experience a little more of downtown Rochester. Most of my previous visits have centered around the Finger Lakes which are beautiful on their own but I’ve been wanting to get a better “taste” for Rochester itself. Before my friend Tom … Read More
See it Wiggle, Watch it Jiggle!
My good friend Tom Weaver, whom I met while working at Walt Disney World in Florida, is originally from the area around Rochester and the Finger Lakes of upstate New York. He returned several years ago to make it home once again. Through my friendship with him I’ve also become very good friends with the rest of his family … Read More
Hands-on Chocolate Making and Confection Classes
Are you a self-admitted “chocoholic”? Does your family bring you chocolate before breaking you bad news? Does chocolate just make everything better? If you answered YES! to any of these, this event is for YOU! Kristen Hard of Cacao Atlanta will be doing a two-day chocolate making and confection class at 700 Kitchen Cooking School in Savannah, GA. the … Read More
September Travels
I’m certain that just yesterday I was anticipating Labor Day Weekend. Now as I look at the calendar I’m realizing it has been three weeks since my last posting! Wow, has this month passed quickly! Thank you for your patience in waiting for something new. The past month has been filled with lots of great guests, fun travel, and … Read More