Moonstruck on the Bay Smoked Salmon Cheesecake Russ and I have travelled extensively professionally and often for extended periods (making us less inclined to travel for pleasure these days) and while I almost never want to eat at the hotel for dinner (too many great restaurants out there)—I’m a […]
Eastern Shore Seafood Cheesecake Waterside living—be it poolside, bayside, lakeside or a picnic at the river or on the bank of a stream—is best when shared with friends and family. As we all know, food plays a key role in any waterside gathering and the simpler the better to […]
Moonstruck Bay Smoked Salmon Ingredients 1 large (2.75 to 3#) salmon filet (skin off), pin bones removed Rub: 3/4 cup kosher salt (I use Diamond Springs Brand ONLY—different brands will produce different results or differing levels of saltiness) 1/2 cup natural turbinado cane […]
One of the best facts of life related to waterside living is a relatively constant flow of guests and visitors (at least until it gets cold and that north wind whips across the Bay). Even though I absolutely love to cook I also love to find shortcuts or truly premium […]
Many years ago I was stationed in Alaska at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB) in Anchorage, Alaska on the shore of Cook Inlet as an Airman First Class (just a “two-striper”) in the Air Force Commissary Service (AFCOMS). To say that we were poor is an understatement! My former husband had […]
I am the grandchild and great grandchild of European immigrants and was blessed to grow up in a home where Norwegian, German, Scottish and Who-the-Heck-Knows cultures maintained an environment where food was always “different” but amazing and trying something “new” was both the norm and a culinary adventure! After all, […]
Old Fashioned Herbed Chicken and Rice Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter (salted) 1 c. sweet onion, diced (one medium) 1c. sliced celery (heart and all) 1 T. fresh Thyme, minced 1 t. fresh oregano, minced 1/2 t. fresh rosemary, minced 1/2 t. freshly cracked black pepper 2 c. long grain rice (I […]
My son, Justin, has always loved my apple pie and when the sky opens up, the wind whips across the Bay and all hope of taking the boat out is lost in a roll of thunder and a flash (or two) of lightning–that pie (and a James Bond or Star […]
Panini-Style Chicken, Basil, Sun Dried Tomato and Provolone on Rustic Rye Sandwiches Remove the purchased rotisserie chicken from its container and remove all trussing or twine from the bird. Thinly carve about four slices of breast meat from the rotisserie chicken–across the grain and retaining the skin with each slice. […]
One of my family’s favorites is blueberry pie. Waterfront living is supposed to be about relaxation, good friends, family, and fun and great food brings all that together! BUT slaving over a hot stove for hours on end while everyone else is on the deck, in the water or poolside […]
Store bought rotisserie chickens are one of the unsung heroes for weeknight meals. Hot, fresh and usually under $5–it’s that go-to protein for the busy professional, parent or student. Grab a baguette, a bag of the salad mix of your choice, a cucumber, a tomato (or any other veggies you […]
