by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 10, 2024 | Christmas, Dinner, shrimp, Valentine's Day
Shrimp and Grits has long been one of my favorite things to order when out to eat. My very favorite version was served at a restaurant that closed down during Covid! Such a loss. It was PERFECTION! The thing about this dish is the amazing mix of flavors and textures...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 5, 2023 | Baking, Brunch, Christmas, Dessert, Easter, Holidays, Pies, Raspberries, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day
I am a big fan of The Great British Bake Off and I love all things raspberry. I found a tart pan at a thrift store and I thought, NOW IS THE TIME. That is BAKEWELL TART time! A shortbread crust! Raspberry jam! Almond custard! What could be better? Here’s where...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jul 17, 2023 | Dessert, Pies, Raspberries, Raspberries, Valentine's Day
Rich and creamy, this Raspberry Cream Pie is calling all raspberry lovers. Start by making a syrup from fresh raspberries so that it has time to cool. It’s very simple to do. Just mix fresh raspberries, corn starch and sugar in a saucepan. Heat and stir until it...
by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 20, 2023 | Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Dessert, Party Time, Raspberries, Raspberries, Valentine's Day
I believe that raspberries can help a bad day become better. They are the best of the berries in my opinion. We can still be friends even if you disagree. Strawberries seem to hold the top spot with most people, but for me it’s raspberries. When I was a little...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 13, 2023 | Baking, Cookies, Dessert, Valentine's Day
Years ago while visiting my son on the Upper West side of Manhattan I came across this basement bakery. I bought a chocolate chip walnut cookie, and it was the best part of my trip thus far. It was warm and the chocolate was still melted and it was chock full of nuts....
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 25, 2023 | Chicken, Dinner, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day
Chicken Piccata is a dish that makes me happy when I am sad. It’s just the kind of meal that will make your day better. I would totally classify this as a comfort food because it just IS. But it is also quite elegant and would be beautiful served at any special...
