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Deb Castellucci: February 2012 Archives

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Thank you to Mary Giella, our friend, fan, fellow blogger on LakeGeorge.com and owner of Lumberjack Pass Miniature Golf Course for this great recipe! I am going to try this one myself. 
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This week I'd like to share with you the way I really like to cook. I always have onion, garlic, stock, olive oil, fresh herbs from the garden and my favorite seasonings on hand. With the basics on hand you can make a great meal with just a quick trip to the store for your key menu items.

hurricane.jpgI am a HUGE fan of New Orleans! I love the city, the people, the music and especially the food and specialty cocktails! One of my favorite New Orleans cocktails is the Hurricane! Here is a recipe that I use. I multiply this by 4 to make by the pitcher for parties.


Before you fire up the grill, make sure it is really clean. Most of us have those wire brushes which do help a bit, but they don't get the grill totally clean.

Tip for cleaning your grill: Cut a large onion or a lemon in half. I would suggest wearing gloves if you are worried about getting dirty. Rub down your grill surface with the cut side until all the black is off. Wipe it with a paper towel and VOILA, your grill is both clean and seasoned! I tried the lemon for the first time last summer and it worked great! I'm going to try the onion next. Give it a try and let me know what you think! Feel free to share your tips & tricks too! 

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Deb Castellucci is happy to share food related tips & tricks, recipes, favorite restaurants and ideas for entertaining and more! I'm happy to share what I have learned over the years and look forward to learning more from my Glens Falls neighbors! I grew up in the Glens Falls area and I know that there are tons of fellow foodies out there who would love to share what they know too! Feel free to contact me here or like us our Glens Falls Gourmet Facebook page to see daily posts!

Mary Longley Beside cooking being my middle name, most people call me Mary. My cooking experience started out of necessity, and with lots of successes and not so successful gourmet delights, I learned to be a little creative with some foods and found things that stay consistently on my list. Spending time in the kitchen is therapy for me and entertaining to share the successes. I look forward to sharing some of my creativity with everyone.

Amberly Rundell Hey foodies! My name is Amberly and I'm absolutely thrilled to be a part of this blog. One of my greatest passions is trying different foods from around the world - from Asian to Indian, to Thai and Mexican, I love it all! My recent travels have opened up my palette to whole new world of tastes, spices and aromas and I'm so excited to share them with you all. Im also a huge wine enthusiast. I love to cook with wine. (And sometimes, I even add it to my food!) I welcome you to add little "spice" to your life. Explore our blog for some of the best recipes and wines from all over the globe!