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Comfort cooking with a story to tell

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Every Tuesday morning there’s something new—food, libations and sometimes a story. From cool cocktails, to rustic desserts to easy seafood—the search through old and new community cookbooks and the old classic standbys that sit in tatters on our kitchen shelves. Enjoy!

Summer Fruit and Tomato Salad with Apricot-Basil Dressing

Summer Fruit and Tomato Salad with Apricot-Basil Dressing

Posted on June 9, 2026June 7, 2026 by Mary Miller
Summer Fruit and Tomato Salad with Apricot-Basil Dressing Peaches and nectarines, plums and melons–and tomatoes and basil??  Sounds good from here.  All the odds and ends left in the fruit bow... Read More
FRENCH STRAWBERRY CAKE

FRENCH STRAWBERRY CAKE

Posted on June 2, 2026May 13, 2026 by Mary Miller
FRENCH STRAWBERRY CAKE The dessert trolley rolls up after a delicious French dinner.  Oh, the choices!  But if it’s spring almost anywhere, a slice of this delicate French strawberry cake would be... Read More
PASTA ALLA GORGONZOLA

PASTA ALLA GORGONZOLA

Posted on May 26, 2026May 2, 2026 by Mary Miller
PASTA ALLA GORGONZOLA There just can’t be too many pasta recipes in the kitchen recipe box—and this one is a real winner.  Easy and elegant enough for an impromptu dinner party—and just... Read More
ITALIAN JAM TORTA

ITALIAN JAM TORTA

Posted on May 19, 2026May 2, 2026 by Mary Miller
ITALIAN JAM TORTA One of the oldest of Italian pastries, costata di marmellata, or jam torta, was first noted in the 1600s, but its origins are probably much older.  Most versions feature a lattice t... Read More
RHUBARB PICKLES

RHUBARB PICKLES

Posted on May 12, 2026May 2, 2026 by Mary Miller
RHUBARB PICKLES Rhubarb—not the universal favorite vegetable.  Although it was legally declared a fruit in 1947 by a New York customs judge, so it would benefit from lower import duties!  But ... Read More
Southern Egg Salad—and the Myth of the Secret Sauce

Southern Egg Salad—and the Myth of the Secret Sauce

Posted on May 5, 2026April 7, 2026 by Mary Miller
Southern Egg Salad—and the Myth of the Secret Sauce They’re everywhere—those lovely little crustless, egg salad sandwiches, cut into dainty pieces, and so delicious.  Not an engagement ... Read More
SPICY SHRIMP AND LETTUCE SALAD

SPICY SHRIMP AND LETTUCE SALAD

Posted on April 28, 2026April 7, 2026 by Mary Miller
SPICY SHRIMP AND LETTUCE SALAD Busy spring days, starting to get warm—an easy salad makes a perfect front porch supper.  Sometimes we need reminding that the simplest things are really good!  ... Read More
PEARS IN VANILLA CREAM

PEARS IN VANILLA CREAM

Posted on April 21, 2026April 6, 2026 by Mary Miller
PEARS IN VANILLA CREAM Count the times when a fast, simple, delicious fruit dessert would be the perfect thing to have—-when you’re too busy to bake, when unexpected friends arrive and stay fo... Read More
CHICKEN SHOYU—HAWAIIAN COMFORT FOOD

CHICKEN SHOYU—HAWAIIAN COMFORT FOOD

Posted on April 14, 2026April 5, 2026 by Mary Miller
CHICKEN SHOYU—HAWAIIAN COMFORT FOOD No little umbrellas or pineapple skewers here—this is real kitchen table food.  With sweet and spicy Asian flavors, and a long slow braise on the back ... Read More
HOME MADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

HOME MADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Posted on April 7, 2026March 23, 2026 by Mary Miller
HOME MADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE Weekend breakfasts—the aromas, toast, coffee, and home made sausage.  This easy recipe makes enough for this Saturday morning, and enough to freeze for the next week... Read More
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About This Site

I came to cooking late in life.  Big city take-out was too easy and convenient.  A move to rural/coastal/southern farm country changed my life.  No take out—no dinner!  So, I found the roadside stands, the little groceries with a real butcher in the back, the fishing boat docks—bought some of those spiral bound church cookbooks, and the rest is history.  Enjoy the ride, the stories and the recipes.  MM, The Kitchen Hive

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