Pamela Chester
Specialty: Kid-Friendly Food, Crockpot/Slow Cooker
Education: New York University, French Culinary Institute
Lives: Philadelphia, PA
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A Duo of All American Strawberry Desserts
One of the highlights of the late spring season is the perfectly ripe strawberry. If you are lucky enough to find these beautiful gems at the local farmers market or berry patch, don’t pass them up!...
They've Got Legs!
One of my favorite late spring, early summer treats is the soft shell crab. These are molting blue crabs, commonly found in Eastern United States waters and especially in the Chesapeake Bay region. Soft...
Mother's Best Recipes
Mother’s Day is a time of year when we can show appreciation for the moms and mother figures in our lives. And what better way is there to show your love then through food? To let Mom know you are thinking...
Changing Up Your Pizza Routine
While pizza is a food of Italian origins, digging into a freshly made slice is as American as apple pie. If you are anything like my family, you have a weekly pizza ritual that you keep up no matter where...
Cooking Origami
What do boy scouts and fine cooks have in common? They both employ a method of folding meals into packets with delicious results. The boy scouts have their simple foil pouch cooking, while French and Italian...
Going Green With Pasta
Pasta is one of my go-to meals for a quick and easy dinner. I turn to it so often that I can practically make it with my eyes closed. Boxed pasta is an easy option to make in just a few minutes without...
The Fun In Shopping For Food
When I first moved to Pennsylvania from New York City, the local grocery shopping scene was fairly uninspiring. Mega supermarkets full of walls of prepackaged goods and an overwhelming variety of boxed...
I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket
At this time of year, we’re all thinking about eggs. How many eggs will the kids need to dye for the big egg hunt? What kind of baked egg dish can I bring to Easter brunch? Will the Easter bunny be bringing...
Spring Kitchen Organizing
I’ve been on an organizing kick lately. After overbuying groceries and pantry staples all through the winter, I realized it’s time to pare down to get ready for all the fresh foods and farmers market...
Finger Lickin' Spring Picnic
In many parts of the country, it looks like spring has officially sprung a few weeks early. Summer-like temperatures have brought many of us outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. And where is the best...
A Hearty Breakfast to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
St Paddy's Day is almost here and we know it’s all about the unhealthy indulgences – plenty of beer, corned beef, and maybe a green milkshake or other sweet treat. Since the holiday also happens to...
Fish Fry Fridays
With one more month of Lent remaining on the calendar, if you are of the Catholic faith, you might be on CDKitchen looking around for new seafood recipes for the next few Fridays. Fasting, or abstinence...
Shortcuts In The Kitchen
Do you find yourself in a time crunch for almost every meal you prepare at home? I know I do, and lots of other parents I talk to do too. It seems like I always have hungry boys waiting on me, so in this...
Cooking That's Good For The Soul
Are you looking for some new dinner ideas to share with your family this week? How about honoring a couple of different monthly observances by making heart healthy New Orleans style food? You may be scratching...
We Heart Soft Pretzels
Every time we take a trip to the local shopping mall, my two sons beg for the pretzels at the little stand that you find there. You know, the one with the blue checkerboard logo and aromas that travel...
Family Favorites For Game Day
As we get ready for another Super Bowl, you might be thinking about all the great food and football you and your family will enjoy. Since food is so closely tied into the Super Bowl festivities, strategizing...