Diva Tasting: Glazed Holiday Ham….

Glazed Baked Ham Ingredients 1 Cup Apple Cider 6 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard 1 (8 Pound) Bone-In Smoked Ham Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk Apple Cider, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard together in a bowl. Place ham cut side up in a large roasting pan; pour mixture over ham. …

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Diva Musing: Giving….

“If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.”  Buddha Tis the season!  I just wanted to remind us that giving comes in many forms and many ways.  I encourage each of you to find some to give something …

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Diva Tasting:

Stuffed Chicken Milano Ingredients 4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast Halves 4 Slices Of Prosciutto 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese 1 Teaspoon Dried Herb de Provence Or Tuscan Spice 4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 (6 Ounce) Jar Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Drained & Chopped 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Chives 6 Tablespoons Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Salt And …

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Diva Musing:

We were blessed to have an amazing writer and poet lecture to our classes yesterday and I was both pleased and surprised to see as many students volunteer to attend as we had.  From eighth graders to seniors they were polite and attentive.  It also shocked me to see how many youngsters do not have …

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Diva Tasting: Complete Thanksgiving Menu….

COMPLETE THANKSGIVING MENU: ULTIMATE TURKEY Ingredients 1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed 2 cups kosher salt 1 cup butter, melted 2 large onions, peeled and chopped 6 Clove of Garlic 4 carrots, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 cup dry white cooking wine Directions Rub …

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Diva Ranting: Scrooge…

I was out and about the other day and I hear a man railing at a clerk in a store.  He was complaining about everything.  You know, one of those people whose assets are always stuck so far up their own ass they can't see the light of day.  Someone in dire need of an …

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Diva Musing:

Well, Divas, Tis the Season....I thought looking at the meaning of love across culture would give us a good slant for the upcoming holidays.  Love and Light! Namaste, The Queen Cronista.... The True Meaning Of Love From A Buddhist Perspective Have you ever truly madly fallen in love? I did.What does it mean to fall …

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Diva Tasting: Holiday Tenderloin Menu….

HOLIDAY TENDERLOIN MENU... Slow Beef Tenderloin 1 Package Of Sliced Cremini Mushrooms 1 Cup Warm Water 3 Pounds Trimmed Beef Tenderloin Roast, Tied Salt And Ground Black Pepper To Taste 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter 1/2 Cup Sliced Shallots 1 Pinch Salt 1/4 Cup Tarragon Vinegar 1 Cup Beef Stock 1/4 Cup Heavy …

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