Author Archives: Jessy

Shrimp Salad

I’ve always wanted to try a lobster roll but finding lobster that doesn’t cost a fortune in Florida is just craziness. Besides, if I am buying and preparing lobster, do I really want to cover it in mayo and slap … Continue reading

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Asian Lettuce Wraps

I love changing up the standard idea of dinner. Who doesn’t love the idea of eating a giant appetizer for dinner!? Even if you are a diehard fan of the meat, potato and vegetable dinner, I still think that you … Continue reading

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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

So here I sit trying to describe these lovely little bars. Are they really cheesecake? No. They aren’t even labor intensive, so you almost feel guilty when everyone is gobbling them up and asking how you made them. The cinnamony, … Continue reading

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Menu: 9/4-9/10

Last week was a terrible week for a menu plan! Our air conditioning went out and we had several last-minute change of plans. Thankfully we relied on some old standbys to get us through the week. I’m looking forward to … Continue reading

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Fun in the kitchen: Catering a Baby Shower.

I had the pleasure of catering an absolutely lovely baby shower this weekend. I was really looking forward to the shower because I knew the hostess loved good food and she was really open to a diverse menu. She chose … Continue reading

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Menu: 8/28-9/3

What an INCREDIBLE week! I catered a lovely baby shower on Saturday and was blessed enough to cater a youth luncheon for my church on Sunday. I am so tired after back to back events but I don’t even care. … Continue reading

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Double Lemon Chicken with Tomato Basil Salsa

I knew when I saw this recipe that it would be delicious. I love the bright flavor of lemon and the tomato basil salsa is essentially a topping I make all the time for tomato bruschetta. The dish screams summer. … Continue reading

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