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Translating Food

Posted on April 1, 2013 by bob in A Gracious Plenty

Experienced and fledging chefs agree that translating raw cooking ingredients into the proportions listed in recipes is no easy task. How much bulk cheese equals a cup of shredded? How many soda crackers does it take to approximate a cup of crumbs? Thanks to the good folks at the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, this Food […]

Green Cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 1, 2013 by bob in A Gracious Plenty

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect occasion to have fun in the kitchen with the color and flavor of the holiday – vivid green and refreshing peppermint. “Food color and extract can transform an ordinary cupcake or cookie into a festive delight,” said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormick Kitchens, “worthy of any St. Paddy’s […]

Peaches & Jagermeister? Yea…!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by bob in A Gracious Plenty

During the Memorial Day weekend I decided to honor one of America’s brave young sailors, John Waid Snow, III, by sending him some homemade soup, nut bread and fried peach pies. This is great comfort food, especially with no family near. To my surprise, John is CS3 Snow, a Culinary Specialist in the Navy, stationed […]

A Simple Afternoon Tea

Posted on May 30, 2012 by bob in A Gracious Plenty

Catering and event planning for over 40 years have allowed me to experience many changes in trends, fashion, and etiquette. Some things have not changed, however, and I thought it would be an appropriate time to share ideas for An Afternoon Tea. From the standpoint of cost, and especially discussing a wedding or shower, the Afternoon […]

Mmmmmm…Moussaka!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by bob in A Gracious Plenty

Though a traditional Greek dish, this month’s recipe was inspired by our Jewish friends who trusted us in the kosher kitchen of Agudath Synagogue. We have prepared food for Bar and Bat Mitzvah’s, weddings and religious celebrations, leading us to develop dishes that fit within the tenants of the Jewish faith while celebrating a great food […]

Stuffed Chicken Breast in a Pastry Puff, Sweet Potato Medallions, and more!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by bob in A Gracious Plenty, GPlenty

Stuffed chicken breasts.

This soup is a meal!

Posted on October 2, 2011 by bob in A Gracious Plenty

I was excited when I got a call from my friend, Sandra Polizos, to consider writing the food column for Prime Montgomery. Writing has always been my secret ambition, and now I’m being given the opportunity. I have big shoes to fill because I loved reading Patsy Smith! A favorite family recipe, handed down to […]

This Snapper is a Snap!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by bob in A Gracious Plenty

Billy and I just finished supper, the one you see here: broiled snapper, grilled asparagus, and new potatoes with Greek yogurt and dill. A great, quick, nutritious meal for the middle of the week, and one that we love. People ask me if I really cook this way for my family on a regular basis. […]