I am just shaking my head at how in 27 years some things have come full circle – changing, shifting, transforming in appearance while in their essence just becoming themselves over and over again. That truism surely applies to [...]
My stepfather, Gene Jacobs, was a delicious cook and his attention to precision in all areas of following a recipe was paramount. He was also a retired civil engineer so the two went hand-in-glove. I unearthed his handwritten recipe for [...]
Again, with Deborah at the helm of The Safe Haven holiday and the contributor of Paul’s Chowder recipe, her wishes are our commands so this little not-so-sweetie was her choice. Just the perfect complement to the chowder. I find [...]
I came across this appetizer recipe of my mother’s and in her handwriting as well. It feels like a whiplash into the 1950s with a modicum of slight changes that we think marry beautifully with Paul’s chowder, especially since [...]
My helper Deborah’s father Paul was a purist when it came to his clam chowder (actually quahog chowder, in Rhode Island-speak). When I saw the direction in which the holiday was heading I was casting about for noshie ideas. [...]
I’m going through a muffin kick – who knows why, we just do these things. Anyway, you also know I am about the laziest cook I know so things need to be easy-schmeazy if I am going to be [...]
Our Garlic Snacky Crackers are an all time favorite with guests! You can vary the recipe with Cheetos and Fritos and popcorn so improvise as you want! CRUNCH! PRINTABLE
My dearest Deborah graced me with this drink, and let me tell you, it should come with a warning label – DO NOT DRINK AROUND OPEN FLAMES! She suggests that the brandy and dark rum portions should be [...]
Be inventive and you will be making these for all your friends. The sharper the cheese THE BETTER! I adore smoked gouda, pecorino romano, and gorgonzola. Folks think they are expensive cheese stars but my guest Jackie Hamlin [...]
