All Hail Kale! Yes, it’s time for another kale salad, and this one celebrates the hearty crop of kale in my garden. Hubby and I are pleased with our ability to grow kale and, for first-time Florida gardeners, it’s one of our big successes. Look how beautiful it is: Unlike some near-misses and shear disasters…
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Lychee, Mango, Avocado & Shrimp Salad
This article (and recipe) titled Seasonal Summer Treats in Florida was originally published at Visit Sarasota. Please follow them on their website or through social media: VisitSarasotaCounty Instagram, VisitSarasota Facebook, VisitSarasota Twitter. Summertime in Florida offers an abundance of fruits and vegetables, and visiting farmer’s markets is a culinary treat, with all the colors, shapes and smells…
Golden Beets with Romaine & Celery Leaves
Celery leaves can have a strong “celery” flavor and can even be slightly bitter, but they’re packed with good stuff, including vitamin A (good for healthy skin and night vision), antioxidants, vitamin K (for helping to increase bone mass), fiber and calcium. So, when I found myself with a HUGE bunch of celery from a…
Kale with Peanut Dressing & Strawberries
With all the attention kale is getting these days, I’ve been eating lots of it, especially in salads. I like trying new combinations at home, and I especially like to order kale salads in restaurants to taste someone else’s inspiration — some have really been great, some haven’t, but it’s always a surprise. Recently I…