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I was told once that we only get 18 summers with our children.  While that really spoke to me when I first heard it, my children were young at the time and I’m not sure if I truly understood the impact of that statement.  Now that I have one in college and one who graduated [...]

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Have you ever been to Disney World without the kids?  Well, I am going to tell you why you must go! I love going to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival without my kids.  This is a tradition that I enjoy every year with my girlfriend, Lou Anne.  As much as I love taking my [...]

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It’s Back to School Season  indeed and we are starting to crave Teriyaki Tuna Rice Bowl with a tad of Yum Yum sauce  for Sunday Supper …  This time of year has a different meaning depending at the stage of your children’s lives.  To some it’s the first day of kindergarten.  To others, the first [...]

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I spent this weekend with my daughter moving her into her Sorority House at University of Florida.  This brought back so many memories for me. I could remember the excitement of moving into my sorority house.  There is something so rewarding about watching your child during her young adult life.  It is wonderful to step [...]

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I recently had the pleasure of visiting the GE Monogram Experience Center in Louisville, KY.  Oh what a trip this was! The excitement for me started when I read: “Behold stainless steel appliances on beautiful, museum-like display. Feel the quality and flawless craftsmanship of professional cooking tools. Listen to the gentle simmer of the sauces [...]

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Every once in a while, we need to take a look at ourselves and our priorities.  I have come to the realization that I have become so consumed with my family and professional life that I left little time for friends.  It is easy to justify, I have four children who are the core of [...]

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If I wasn’t sure, I am now. We are so Passionate about our Food!  Who would have ever thought that asking the question…What is the greatest movie made with food in it?… would bring about 2 days of non-stop Twitter streaming!  I have to tell you, it was the funnest two days I have had [...]

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I have had the funnest day ever on Twitter.  I am not kidding! Who knew that so many people would come up with so many great answers to this question! It is so true that Food nurtures our souls and so many aspects of our lives! We are more passionate about food than almost anything [...]

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Around the Family Table with Special Guests

September 26, 2011

I woke up this morning at my usual time 4:30 am. Got ready to meet my friend for our daily walk …. and realized I had a little extra pep in my step for a Monday Morning! Nothing excites me more than Food Around The Family Table and today is the day that Emeril will [...]

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