Lettuce Talk Salad Dressings

In 1947, while he was head chef at Hollywood’s famous Brown Derby, Robert Kries brought his popular Italian salad dressing to the commercial market.  Called Good Seasons, it consisted of two packets of dried herbs with spices and a glass cruet … Continue reading →

Caesar Salad Dressing

Caesar Salad Dressing Makes 6+ servings Hints Some Caesar dressing recipes call for Dijon mustard and/or red wine vinegar. I prefer the clear flavor combination of lemon, olive oil, garlic and anchovy. If you don’t have fresh garlic on hand, … Continue reading →

Special Christmas Breakfast : Brioche French Toast

If I close my eyes I still can feel the excitement surrounding my childhood Christmases. I smell the tree, see the lighted village on top of the piano with its tiny twinkling houses, skaters on the mirror pond and laughing … Continue reading →

Caesar Salad, Caesar Dressing and Fabulous Croutons

Caesar salad is one of America’s most popular specialty salads with a history that has only a distant connection with Italy. If you are curious, the stories are fun to read. Both “original” recipes called for Romaine lettuce, probably because … Continue reading →