Labor Day is thought of as the symbolic end of summer. It’s a day for picnics, parades, travel, barbecues, and art fairs. For some students, it is the last weekend to party before school begins. But the holiday is celebrated as a tribute to the achievements of the American worker, who contribute to the strength and well-being of our […]
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Sunday Recipe for 9-5-10
This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator until ready to use, and is great for impromptu get-togethers. It’s wonderful over vanilla or lemon ice cream, blueberry sherbet, or on pound cake. Our good friends Cathy and Michael recently bought us a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker and we are going to try making some vanilla ice cream […]
Saturday Recipe for 9-4-10
This heavenly dish is made as long as I have fresh basil and tomatoes in my garden, which luckily I still do. My husband took care of the garden while I was in California, so I couldn’t wait to use these ingredients when I returned home. If desired, you can also add some fresh crab […]
Are You Ready For a BOX of Cookbooks to Win?!
I have been finding so many good cookbooks lately, here and in California, that I am having my first “Box ‘O Cookbooks” in the weekly drawing. I’ll announce this one now instead of my usual Monday since there are so many and it will give everyone a little more time to enter. These are all great […]
Do you love Guy Fieri? Enter this drawing!!
While in Sonoma County, my daughter Kristina, my mom, and I had lunch at Guy Fieri’s restaurant, Johnny Garlic’s. Not only did we have a great meal, but I have a tee-shirt and signed photo from Guy for you all to win! If you would like to win the shirt and signed photo, leave a comment here on […]
I’m Back!! And I missed you all!!
Hello, everyone! It’s been an exciting couple weeks and I have lots to share with you, but I really missed writing the blog and hearing from my readers. I will probably spend the next couple days telling you about events from my trip and giving away LOTS of fun items this week!! First of all, I […]
I’m Going on Vacation!
Dear faithful Culinary Cellar readers, I am going to San Francisco to visit my Mom for awhile, and need to give her all my attention, especially since we will be celebrating her 89th birthday! My blogs will return on Wednesday, September 1st. In the meantime, you can still leave me messages or emails (I would love that!), […]
Sunday Recipe for 8-15-10
I keep finding new ways to use all the zucchini and yellow squash in my garden. These are great because they will be ready in an hour, or you can marinate overnight, too. Almost Instant Pickled Summer Squash 4 small zucchini4 small yellow squash1/2 cup chopped celery1 small red onion, finely chopped1 small red bell […]
