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Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup From Betty Howard Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Ingredients 4 Tbsp butter 1 small red onion, diced 2 cups dry white wine 3 cups canned diced tomatoes (or 1 12-oz can) 2 cups heavy cream 3 Tb…

Frugality: the new norm? By: Michael Formichella (The views and opinions expressed in this blog are strictly those of the author.) With the shrinking dollar, less disposable income and the holidays rapidly approaching, it seems to me that Amer…

I spent some 35 years in the computer mainframe and mini computer businesses, so you’d think I’d have a better grasp of the accelerating technological changes seemingly overwhelming us (or is it just me?). Unfortunately, the Fortran/Cobol world of thos…

Chef’s Table By: Michael Formichella To brine or not to brine? (The views and opinions expressed in this blog are strictly those of the author.) As we approach one of my favorite holidays there is always a spirited debate amongst my fellow…

Chef’s Table By: Michael Formichella Where the wild things are (The views and opinions expressed in this blog are strictly those of the author.) A rose by any other name is still a rose, but what about a weed? A weed is an unwanted plant t…