The Weekend Cocktail: Four cocktails recipes to celebrate Labor Day

BY GWEN KENNEALLY

The labor unions created Labor Day over 100 years ago. It is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It is considered the last day of summer and it is time to celebrate in…

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Back to the Kitchen: Easy and festive recipes for Labor Day

BY GWEN KENNEALLY

Labor Day is the first Monday of September and is a time to acknowledge those in the workforce by having a traditional last blowout of the summer. Since you don’t want to work too hard on this…

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Back to the Kitchen: Cooking with Figs

BY GWEN KENNEALLY

Figs are a sensuous fruit that that represents abundance and fertility! Some people get annoyed that the bids and squirrels enjoy their harvest, but most people I know with fig trees are thrilled to share with feather,…

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Back to the Kitchen: Cooking with farm fresh fruits and vegetables

BY GWEN KENNEALLY

(Editor’s Note: Do you have a favorite restaurant dish and want the recipe? Gwen will do her best to get it!  Email Gwen Kenneally  at: gwenkencook@aol.com)

Friends are handing me fruits and veggies by the bag full…

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Back to the Kitchen: Chilled soups for a hot day

BY GWEN KENNEALLY

Chilled soups are a simple and refreshing way to enjoy the lazy days of summer. They are perfect for a picnic, potluck or dinner party. As a starter or as a main dish, the soup can be…

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The Weekend Cocktail: Three-O Root Beer Float and Floatini

BY GWEN KENNEALLY

I have groundbreaking news! Today is National Root Beer Float Day! With smooth vanilla ice cream, somewhat bitter root beer complete with frothy foam, a root beer float is an all-American classic. Root Beer was manufactured, bottled,…

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Back to the Kitchen: Skewers and Kabobs

BY GWEN KENNEALLY

Skewers are usually one bite on a stick and kabobs are a meal on a stick! Both are wonderful ways to take advantage of grilling in this warm summer weather. Meat, veggies, tofu, fruit and any combination…

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The Weekend Cocktail: A Toast to Friendship

BY GWEN KENNEALLY

“What is a friend? A single soul in two bodies.”

- Aristotle

The first Sunday of August is Friendship Day! I must say that not…

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Back to the Kitchen: Have a summer luau party!

BY  GWEN KENNEALLY

Where did the Luau come from and where does Hawaiian food get its influences? Hawaiian chefs are accustomed to mixing and matching a multitude of Polynesian, Eastern and Western flavors. Flawlessly and bravely creating a unique cuisine…

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Back to the Kitchen: Lemons, Lemons and more Lemons!

BY GWEN KENNEALLY

How lucky I am to have a friend with a lemon tree and grateful I am to be able to play with my food. We got lots of great reviews on last week’s lemon recipes so I…

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