Any month of the year or any occasion is good for a Pig Pickin’ in North Carolina.  Unlike other food preparation in the South, which is usually dominated by … Continued

Buttermilk pie is a favorite Thanksgiving dessert staple in Texas.  This is a delicious, old-fashioned Buttermilk Pie using basic ingredients from the pantry.  Most families consider this pie their favorite … Continued

  If you are a raw oyster lover, wait until you try this Oyster Shooter.  You will definitely be in “Oyster Heaven!”   Oyster shooters are popular because they are … Continued

  Established in 1840, Antoine’s is considered America’s oldest family-run restaurant and the original Oyster Rockefeller recipe is said to be one of the most sought-after recipes in the world.  Even … Continued

The Story of Pacific Salmon “The men were astonished at the numbers of salmon in the river, mostly dying after the spawn and therefore inedible. The water was so clear … Continued

  Pavlova (pav-LOH-vuh) – The elegant Pavlova Cake (or pie) consists of a base made of a meringue crust topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits such as kiwis, strawberries, … Continued

Peach Upside-Down Cake is the perfect dessert to showcase the delicious sweet fresh peaches of summer. You will love this new twist on the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake that features … Continued

Peanut and Jelly Sandwich is probably the number one choice for a sandwich with American children as well as adults!   I know that I still enjoy this sandwich as … Continued

  Peanut Butter Cookies are another favorite recipe of mine.  A recipe collection would not be complete without most children’s favorite cookie.  This recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies will melt in … Continued

Pecan Pralines are a favorite candy of the South, particularly in Louisiana and Texas.   Anyone who has ever visited New Orleans will remember the wonderful Pecan Pralines that are for … Continued

For our Madrid stopover, we booked an hotel near the airport in Barajas (a small town near the Madrid airport).  The shuttle bus driver had recommended Campanilla Restaurante, A Tapa … Continued

According to Philadelphians, you simply cannot make an authentic Philadelphia Cheese Steak sandwich without an authentic Philadelphia roll.  The rolls must be long and thin, not fluffy or soft, but … Continued

The Pineapple Upside Down Cake, which was so popular in the 1950s and 1960s, is again gaining in popularity.  No wonder – it is still delicious and wonderful!  Use your … Continued

  Pizza History – Legends, and Lore of Pizza    Pizza history is very interesting. The actual word “pizza” was first documented in 997 AD in Gaeta, Italy, and successively … Continued

  “Money is the root of all evil, and yet it is such a useful root that we cannot get on without it any more than we can without potatoes.” … Continued