http://judigallagher.com/scrumptious By Judi Gallagher Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:17:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many years ago, I gave up preparing creamed onions for Thanksgiving. In part because our Thanksgiving dinner began to grow and peeling pearl onions for 30 people just seemed like it would be too many tears to shed. I have always missed those creamed onions  though and this year, with ... http://judigallagher.com/scrumptious/index.php/2008/11/28/creamed-onions-with-parmesan-panko-crumbs/ The Flavors Newsletter - From the Kitchen of Judi Gallagher Somehow, I feel as though Thanksgiving has already come and gone. Preparing for the holidays on television and magazines can mean taking out the butternut squash recipes and searching for fresh cranberries in August- thus the makings of a creative culinary ... http://judigallagher.com/scrumptious/index.php/2008/11/13/18/ Dear Fellow Foodies, Can you believe the change in temperature? Just in time for the fall flavors of tart McIntosh apples and pumpkin ravioli. I dream of turning off the air-conditioner, opening the doors and windows and planting my autumn herbs. I also dream of warm apple cider and short ribs ... http://judigallagher.com/scrumptious/index.php/2008/10/21/favorite-foods-of-the-month/ Last Saturday my husband and I drove up to Jacksonville, Fl- a 5 hour drive to catch a Springsteen concert- our 5th of the summer. It is my religion in a sense, going to a Springsteen concert and at my age, I would venture to say that I have been ... http://judigallagher.com/scrumptious/index.php/2008/08/24/why-you-should-never-eat-before-a-springsteen-concert/ Sodium free zone For some sick, distorted kick in the pants, God has decided to elevate my blood pressure. Call it menopause or call it the food writers curse, I have been placed on a low sodium diet. Easier said than done I am afraid though. Hey, I love fresh salads and ... http://judigallagher.com/scrumptious/index.php/2008/07/30/the-sodium-free-zone/ So, check this out- I recently heard of a local restaurant in the town  that I live in decided to only serve bottled water. Now, this is not exactly a fine dining joint- although the veal parm and lasagna is pretty great. It seems the owners decided they were sick ... http://judigallagher.com/scrumptious/index.php/2008/07/23/can-you-believe-this/ As the economy continues to tank, with gas prices in line with Kobe beef these days, I am humbled to think about the restaurant business and how leaner times are affecting so many facets of the industry I cherish. Most people do not realize that servers are paid at a ... http://judigallagher.com/scrumptious/index.php/2008/07/23/as-the-economy-continues-to-tank-with-gas-prices-in-line-with-kobe-beef/  By Chef Judi Gallagher      Coming from the North, when I first moved to Southwest Florida, I had New England Snow Storm preparedness on my mind. That means stocking up on at least 2 gallons of milk, lots of meats, chickens and baking products, so if you were snow bound for ... http://judigallagher.com/scrumptious/index.php/2008/07/23/preparing-your-freezers-for-hurricane-season/