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Holiday Entertaining Tips
December 11, 2009 – 4:00 am | No Comment
Holiday Entertaining Tips

I know for me, I always look forward to the impending holidays with equal parts of joy and dread.  Excitement about spending time with friends and family, the pleasure of seeing that special smile on …

This year, Show Your Holiday Feast Whose Boss!
December 10, 2009 – 12:46 pm | 2 Comments
This year, Show Your Holiday Feast Whose Boss!

You’ve decked the halls. Sent out the cards. Now it’s time to plan for the annual family feast that just happens to be at your house this year. The mere thought can send most chief …

Cutting Back on the Holidays?
December 10, 2009 – 12:29 pm | No Comment
Cutting Back on the Holidays?

Take a Traditional Approach
If you’re among the 65 percent of Americans planning to cut back on holiday spending as reported in a new Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll, the Illinois CPA Society suggests taking …

33 Thanksgiving Resources for Busy Women on the Move
November 25, 2009 – 12:21 am | One Comment
33 Thanksgiving Resources for Busy Women on the Move

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie

Thanksgiving is truly my favorite holiday, so many people to be thankful for. So many blessings in my life.
One …

Sips & Apps With Chef Kathy Casey
October 7, 2009 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Sips & Apps With Chef Kathy Casey

Check out this great human-interest video about HypFoods in Seattle, WA

ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Croquet Creative is the food-centric production company of which I am majority owner and co-founder.  We do food event planning, production and taping …

For a Quick Meal Try Chicken Piccata
September 4, 2009 – 3:51 pm | 2 Comments

Ingredients for CHICKEN PICCATTA
4-6 boneless chicken breasts (filet)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 package sliced mushrooms
1 whole lemon, cut in half
1/4 cup flour – enough to coat the chickens
This dish takes 10 – 12  minutes to prepare …

For a Quick Summertime Dish, Try Mediterranean Tuna Salad
August 15, 2009 – 3:48 pm | No Comment
For a Quick Summertime Dish, Try Mediterranean Tuna Salad

How-to Make Mediterranean Tuna Salad
You will need the following to make your Mediterranean Tuna Salad as shown in the video:

4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 loaf focaccio bread
2 (6-ounce) cans low-sodium tuna in water, drained
1 jar …

Summertime Recipes to Entertain
August 6, 2009 – 2:56 pm | No Comment
Summertime Recipes to Entertain

For a great summertime recipe watch How to Make Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs brought to you by Summerkitchen.tv

For this recipe you will need the following:
Bamboo skewers
1 lb. shrimp, cleaned, shelled and deveined
1 lb. scallops, cleaned …

Preparing Hot Summer Meals
July 24, 2009 – 1:01 am | No Comment
Preparing Hot Summer Meals

Cooking in the summer provides a unique challenge.  In the winter, turning a cold kitchen in to a warm and cozy place is a benefit of cooking.  In the summer, turning that same kitchen into …

How to Make a Simple, Healthy Barley Salad
July 15, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment
How to Make a Simple, Healthy Barley Salad

Simple, Healthy Barley Salad by Claudia Meydrech

You’ll Need:
    * 1/2 lb. dried barley (1/2 a 1 lb. bag)
    * Water
    * Few Tablespoons of Olive Oil
    * Vinegar to taste
    * Dried Dill (you can …