This salad, the Columbia Restaurant Original 1905 salad, is a family favorite. It’s part of a Tampa institution, local culture, that if you live or are from the area, you know The Columbia Restaurant and this salad. The first time my son had it, he was hooked. It was his first visit to The Columbia…
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Mini Ham, Cheese and Onion Frittatas
An easy weekend breakfast, these mini ham, cheese and onion frittatas can also be made ahead and reheated in a microwave for a busy weekday morning. There are a few things I really like about this recipe. First this only makes eight mini frittatas, which is perfect for a small family. However, if you want…
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Comfort food is today’s topic. It’s a topic I think is subjective. Everyone’s idea of comfort food is different. Some reach for ice cream, some fried foods and for others it’s sweets in the form of cake, cookies or pie. When my kids are in need of comfort food, they often ask for my chicken…
Roast Beef, Ham and Bacon Club Sandwich
I am a firm believer that bacon makes everything better, especially a club sandwich. My son and I LOVE club sandwiches. We often have one at one of our favorite restaurants. I’m sad to say it wasn’t until recently that I made one at home. I happened to have all the ingredients on hand and…
Summer Picnic Fare Round-Up
I love picnics. When I was a child growing up in Florida my Mom used to make her famous fried chicken along with potato salad, coleslaw, chips and drinks. Oh…can’t forget dessert. Usually cookies or brownies. No matter what the menu was easy to transport to our favorite picnic place – Ft. DeSoto Park. While…
