Oysters are fascinating. As Jonathan Swift is credited with stating, "It is a bold man that first ate an oyster". I recently had the privilege of learning a little more about these bivalves as I spent a day with Deborah Keller, also known as OysterMom, on her oyster beds in Oyster Bay near Shell Point, FL. Our mutual friend Quincie Hamby had brought us together to plan a ...
Appetizers and Dips
Guacamole, it isn’t pretty
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. If you want a quick, simple dip that is perfect for the occasion, guacamole is your answer. Just a few ingredients are added to avocado to make this creamy, yummy dish. If you aren't familiar with avocados, these green fruits grow on trees and are actually large berries. There are many varieties available though the Hass is the most ...
Decorated Eggs- Adorable Chick Deviled Eggs
Last year, when I told my 9-year-old son we were going to decorate eggs, he got excited. He started plotting and planning what he would do with crayons, markers, and food coloring. When I began to peel the plain white boiled eggs, he was visibly surprised. "Mommy, have you forgotten something?" he asked, his tone edged with disappointment. ...
Egg-speriment, perfect boiled eggs
Every year about this time, the great debate starts about exactly how you should boil an egg. There seems to be divided opinions on this subject, and I have to admit my favorite resource is my grandmother, who I call almost every time I boil one. This year, after reading a very confident discourse by another foodie (who was not at all consistent with what grandma does), I ...
Lucky Irish Eggs
When I first saw Scotch eggs on the menu of an Irish pub a few years ago, I'll be honest, the description both fascinated and horrified me. This rich dish is traditionally made by surrounding a hard boiled egg with sausage and breading then deep frying it. Though the traditional recipe has many enthusiasts, I came up with this baked, greener, option that I’m calling Irish ...