It’s Summer! But for those of you who live in Florida, you know what I mean when I say I’m actually looking forward to Winter. . . Yes, there are so many great things about living in Florida, but let’s be honest, we are having exceptionally hot and humid weather, day after day of torrential…
Fresh Peach Torte
I collect recipes, but I especially like to know the stories behind them, if possible. . . I’ve got newspaper clippings, scribbles on pieces of paper, bookmarked Google stories and notes written to me about recipes I should pursue. Some are meant to go together, others are one-offs. Periodically I go through this large cache and…
Summer Crab Salad
Summer is in full swing — a great time to make a dish that’s not only tasty, but also, easy to transport to beach, pool, or picnic. So when the folks at Edible Sarasota asked me to create a crab recipe for their Summer issue, I decided on a salad, but one that’s a little different…
Corn Pone with Swiss Chard
I first read The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings when I was 12 years old. I just read it again, ending in a puddle of tears. This story about a family of early settlers in Florida after the Civil War really pulls at the heartstrings! Jody was the only surviving child of Penny & Ora Baxter….
Field Trip Friday – Westport to Westport (Part 2)
(Field Trip Fridays capture interesting, fun, food-related and/or fishing adventures that I like to share with you!) This is Part 2 of my road trip from Westport, NY to Westport, MA. . . I moved from Massachusetts to Florida 29 years ago, but still hold it close to my heart. All the imagery, friends and family,…
Field Trip Friday – Westport to Westport (Part 1)
(Field Trip Fridays capture interesting, fun, food-related and/or fishing adventures that I like to share with you!) I’ve heard that road trips are good for the soul, and I believe that’s true. My hubby and I recently packed up the car, the dog, and (what seemed like) everything we own, to do what Julia Cameron calls ‘filling…
Seared Scallops with Pine Nut, Lemon & Tarragon Topping
For many areas in Florida, scallop season starts around July 1 and runs through the end of September. Folks have asked if I have scallop recipes and I actually have several on the blog: Scallop Ceviche, Bay Scallops Casserole, and Shrimp & Scallop Zoodles. And while I’d love to create a new one for this week,…
Basil & Lime Shrimp Rolls
Years ago hubby and I took a trip to Key West. It was my first time, even though I had lived in Florida for 10 years. I soon realized that, in addition to the ‘funkiness’ of the Keys, the beautiful blue-green water, the amazing fishing, and the lush tropical foliage, one of their best assets is the…
Podcast with Eating Cake by the Ocean
Recently I was interviewed for a podcast called Eating Cake by the Ocean – fun chats with folks doing interesting things. Mandy Wanzz is the gal who created it and she’s one of the coolest chicks I’ve met, with a wicked sense of humor that I just “get.” She’s also from Massachusetts, which makes her…
Mussels with Miso, Ginger and Lime
This week I decided to highlight a post from 2017 – a tasty (and healthy) recipe made with farm raised mussels, miso, ginger, and zippy lime. It’s easy to prepare and oh-so-delicious with crusty bread. The reason I’m posting it? A few, actually: June 1 marks the start of hurricane season, a time when those…
Pasta Salad with Basil & Mint Pesto
I adore pasta. It’s one of my weaknesses. To me, nothing screams comfort food more than a warm bowl of pasta with a big spoon. When paired with a rich/savory sauce or slathered in butter and salt, it just makes me happy. Fortunately I don’t have a diagnosed condition that forces me to stay away from…
Panzanella with Zucchini & Basil
This week’s blog post is actually a re-post from May, 2018. It’s my birthday week and I’ve got a big platter of work projects, as well as, an overwhelming desire to play hooky from my kitchen! So I decided to give renewed love to a dish that’s not only tasty, but also, perfect for…