So Much More than a Ricotta Pie Crostata di Ricotta I found the original recipe, for this dessert, in The Cooking of Italy. I have made a few changes, but essentially this is a recipe from ancient Rome. It is labor intensive, but worth the effort. You will need a large spring-form pan,...
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Historic Capitol of Florida – 1845 Located in Tallahassee, the building which once housed the state’s capitol is now a very visitor friendly museum, with free admission and a wonderfully helpful staff. The building is located in the same area as the new Capitol, which may also be toured,...
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Just a Quick Stroll Charlotte, North Carolina With a few moments on my hands, I parked the car, to take a few pictures in ‘uptown’ Charlotte of four bronze sculptures, by Raymond Kaskey, which define Independence Square. Commerce Industry Transportation Future “Commerce: The man depicted here is a 19th century gold prospector....
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A Grin For The Win Pity Instead of steam Rises from your stained Coffee cup Light swivel of the wrist A calling for change In whatever form Quarters Pennies Life If a swivel of the wrist Could change your life Laugh lines tell a story Of a man who still smiles Before...
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The Hot Brown As the Kentucky Derby approaches, I thought I would share the “Hot Brown” with you. While I am not normally a huge fan of turkey, this sandwich certainly knows how to dress it up, to where it is past delicious. I am not offering you my own recipe, as I would...
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Stuffed Bread I love dishes which lend themselves to being served any time of day, and hours after they have been prepared; as well as offering flexibility with ingredients. Stuffed bread is something I “invented” out of desperation and poverty, in my very early twenties; long before I had ever heard of a...
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George Washington’s First Office Located at 32 West Cork & Braddock Streets, in Winchester Virginia, George Washington’s Office is a stop worth making, but not worth paying the admission price, the building does not really hold historically significant memorabilia, rather the size, location, and ties to President Washington make it of interest. According the...
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Woodrow Wilson’s Birthplace and Museum I am one of those people who does not over plan a trip; while I love having a guide book handy, in general, I enjoy the surprise that being on the road provides. When I toured President Wilson last home, in Washington D.C., one of the docent...
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“This is living this is Marriott Motor Hotels” Cheese Cake This is not about the recipes, rather about the fact someone, while staying at hotel, decided to spend at least a few minutes of their time writing down a recipe for Chocolate Cake and for Cheese Cake; neither item very exotic or complicated, though...
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Artichoke, Spinach, and Bacon Sauté Over Pasta This is a very full flavored dish which can be served hot or at room temperature, a great addition to any brunch or pot luck. Ingredients: 3-5 slices of Bacon 1 medium Onion, finely diced 2 teaspoons of Garlic 2-4 tablespoons of Olive Oil 1...
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