I am often asked, especially by the gentlemen, ‘I want to do something a little different…something special for my sweetheart’. Well, here are some ideas for you! We love a great night out to our favorite restaurant, the red roses, the box of chocolates the beautiful cards, etc… But, let’s move out of the box. […]
Read MoreHalloween Cheesecake Candy Cupcakes on WBTV Charlotte, North Carolina
Halloween, ghosts, goblins, trick or treat, candy, sweet treats and celebration! How about serving up cookies, candy and….cheesecake for the occasion? Well…since that may sound like sugar overload, they are cupcake-sized, portion-controlled. And, so e.a.s.y. that the kids can make them with a little supervision. Always a pleasure to demonstrate with anchor, John Carter at […]
Read MoreMy Favorite Apple Cobbler Cooking Segment on WBTV Charlotte, NC
Apple Cobbler 8 tart apples (such as Granny Smith) 1 cup sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon (plus additional for sprinkling) ½ cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup butter (1 stick), cubed *¾ cup flour Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash, core, peel and slice apples. Arrange apples […]
Read MoreMinestrone Recipe Charlotte Today Cooking Segment
NBC’s Charlotte Today Cooking Segment VIDEO – Click HERE Minestrone! Or, Minestroneeee as some like to say. Either way, it is, what I think of as some of summer’s last blessings from the garden, as we reap and gather our last vegetables. It’s a good ole’ hearty pot of vegetable soup with a little pasta, beans, basil […]
Read MoreWBTV Red, White & Blue Strawberry Salad with The Olive Tap ~ Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Prime Time Television @WBTV Studios this Friday with the pretty evening anchor, Brigada Mack. The cooking segment was a Red, White and Blue Spinach Salad using a couple of The Olive Tap’s products. Using The Olive Tap’s Strawberry Balsamic in this salad dressing recipe, taken from my book, MaMa Mia Cucina, I only have one word to describe its […]
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