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Croque-Madame

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This is a heavenly, decadent, big, fork and knife sandwich.

For the last year or so they have been serving a version of it at the Zodiac Room at the Northpark Neimans, qualifying it as the very best mall food I have ever eaten. And, I know the restaurant has a new name but …click to continue Croque-Madame

Collard Greens, Hoppin’ John and Cornbread

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Good Luck and Folding Money. I like lucky food. Eat collard greens for folding money and black eyed peas for good luck. Easy enough, right? Not really. I’ve never liked black eyed peas. I have vivid memories of eating New Years’ meals at my Grandma Alma’s. Bless her heart, cooking was not her strong …click to continue Collard Greens, Hoppin’ John and Cornbread

Ham and Cheese with Pear

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Two days ago, I took a moment to consider whether I had time to pencil in a small nervous breakdown for the day. Nothing major, just a rant and perhaps some petulant remarks and if I was feeling up to the effort, some half-hearted sobs.

I say half-hearted because I am keenly aware of …click to continue Ham and Cheese with Pear

Ruffled Egg Cups

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Simple.  This one is the definition of simple.  But if you like eggs, you will be enchanted.  Sometimes, when you cook an egg and it is truly perfect, it is actually creamy.  This egg was creamy.  A little dusting of salt and pepper were the only seasonings that I used and there is nothing …click to continue Ruffled Egg Cups