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 ...
Soup to keep you warm!
Although it may not seem like it yet here in Florida, cooler weather is on its way soon. As the weather cools it's time to enjoy more warming meals, like soup! In anticipation of those cooler nights, I have provided this delicious Tomato Basil Soup recipe. I find this very peculiar but my friend John likes to top his tomato soup with popcorn, to add a crouton-like crunch. ...
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito
Here is a great healthy alternative to the classic burrito, it is a great make-ahead meal for on the go lunches! 4 tortillas (can be flour or gluten free) 1 large sweet potato 1 TBSP coconut oil ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika ¼ tsp sea salt Fresh ground black pepper 2 cups canned black beans, rinsed well ¼ cup chopped green onion 1 cup crumbled goat cheese ½ cup ...
Buche de Noel – a classic dessert also provides family-fun activity
This classic Christmas dessert is a tradition in France. Evidently Napoleon believed cold air caused illnesses and ordered that all chimneys in Paris be closed in the winter. This eliminated the french tradition of gathering around an actual Yule Log on Christmas Eve, so in classic French fashion they developed a culinary confection to solve this problem and the tasty cake ...
Grill Better Burgers
Yes, you can buy ready ground beef at the grocery store or butcher but I strongly encourage you to consider grinding your own! Don't own a meat grinder? If you have a food processor this is still an easy task. Simply cube the meat you intend to grind in 1" cubes. Place some of the cubes in the work bowl of your food processor (not filling it more than half-way) and pulse ...