12/15/10

Tis the season for crashing tea parties?

If you're going to crash a party, it might as well be one with Mrs. Claus. That, and just in time for the holidays, this recipe from today's South Shore News & Tribune for Thumbprint cookies.





12/11/10

Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar



Recently, I was invited to a tasting preview at the new Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar in Clearwater. My daughter and I had a fabulous time. The food was exceptional.

Here are some pictures to whet your appetite, until I write my next Table Scraps column.





Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar
Northwood Plaza
2548 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 724-4228


11/30/10

Sweet temptations!


Say no to holiday goodies? Not going to happen.

The Catering Company is sponsoring "Brandon's Largest Cookie Swap" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 4, at Beef O'Brady's, 9331 Adamo Drive, Tampa.

For those that wish to participate, please bring three dozen homemade cookies along with the recipe to exchange. Containers will be supplied by The Catering Company.

Reservations are requested by e-mailing info@cateringbrandon.com.

11/21/10

Life on the farm at Twenty-Four Rivers

I wrote a story this week for the SouthShore News & Tribune on Twenty-Four Rivers farm. Erik and Carrie Schramm encourage new customers to visit and tour their small family farm in Plant City.

If eating meat is good, eating ethically raised meat is even better. To learn more about Twenty-Four Rivers, visit the farm's website.








11/12/10

Baking a pie almost got me arrested

Congratulations to Myra Hocutt, who made her mom's apple pie recipe at the Freedom Plaza Fall Festival and Craft Show's pie baking contest. The delicious event took place to support Hillsborough County Sheriff's Emergency Services.

Myra's recipe appears in this week's South Shore News & Tribune Table Scraps column.