Author Archives: HelenFern

California Cobb Salad

Posted on August 9, 2019 by HelenFern

The California Cobb Salad – The signature dish of the Brown Derby Restaurant in Los Angeles – a hearty main course perfect for a summer evening. California has an eclectic list of foods that are fresh and vibrant. I grew … Continue reading →

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Cherry Rum Barbecue Sauce

Posted on August 6, 2019 by HelenFern

My husband and I discovered some amazing spiced rum. We were apprehensive because most spiced rums taste like chemicals to us. This one…this one tasted like cherries!! It is my new favorite cooking alcohol. It is delicious to soak berries, … Continue reading →

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National Oyster Day

Posted on August 5, 2019 by HelenFern

It’s National Oyster Day! Yep – there is a day to celebrate oysters. You either hate or love these briny bivalve mollusks – and I love them! With over 100 species of oysters to choose from, more than 2 billion … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday link up #212

Posted on August 4, 2019 by HelenFern

What’s for Dinner?? August is here -where did the summer go? Seems like it just started. I don’t know about you, but I’m trying to get all this fresh summer produce I can get! So it’s off to the farmer’s … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Butter Burger

Posted on August 2, 2019 by HelenFern

The mid-West seems to be the place to find an unusual burger! Well how about trying the Wisconsin Butter Burger! Wisconsin produces over 2 BILLION pounds of beef a year – third in the nation. And they make about the … Continue reading →

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