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It’s All Greek To Me

Two-time Emmy nominee, Debbie Matenopoulos, has written a new cookbook about Greek cooking and sharing her own family recipes. Come share the joy of family meals and enter the drawing to win this cookbook for yourself!

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Happy 30th Birthday To My Baby!

So much has happened in the life of my baby, seen here at age two. I can’t believe today she turns thirty years old!

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Happy Birthday To My Bill!

My husband is a cookie monster, so this year for his birthday he wanted his favorite childhood cookie: Chocolate Top Oatmeal Cookies.

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Memorial Day Cook mansion

Happy 4th of July 2014!

Americans love their July 4th celebrations, from the food to the fireworks. And I love my new red, white, and blue gift from our Finnish cousins. Take a peek and see what it is!

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A Wedding Celebration – Tongan Style!

Can you guess what these two beautiful girls are about to do? How about dance for the bride and groom? Come in and join the fun!

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Wedding Day!

Two months ago, my daughter Kara was married in New Orleans. I have never seen such a beautiful and happy bride. It was a joyous day for our family!

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Mill Valley Market

Looking for Tyler Florence and finding the Grateful Dead

One can meet a variety of people in little Mill Valley, California, along with some great food!

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The Slanted Door

The Slanted Door in San Francisco was recently named the best restaurant in America at the James Beard Awards. So of course I had to go there, right?

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