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Hey I'm Coley!

Hey! I'm Nicole Gaffney, but my friends all call me Coley and you should too. I grew up at the Jersey shore in a big family of Sicilian fishermen and I'm passionate about all things Italian and seafood. As a professionally trained chef, it's my mission to share my best tips and tricks to help you cook incredible food for the people you love.

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Corn and Crab Chowder

Rich and creamy with big lumps of crabmeat, salty bacon, tender potatoes and juicy sweet pops of corn.

Corn and Crab Chowder

Close-up of a spoonful of creamy chowder lifted from a bowl, showing chunks of potato, sweet corn, bacon, and crab meat in a rich broth with bread in the background.

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