I love water. I love looking at it, swimming in it, throwing it at my children (when they aren't expecting it on a hot day, as we play in the yard), and drinking it. I am one of those annoying restaurant customers that can drink a pitcher or two of water without even thinking about it—especially when I have to sit and wait. When I was a teenager, I started paying attention ...
Beverages/ Drinks
Icy Refreshment–from my garden
Last year I accidentally discovered a wonderful shave-ice stand near our neighborhood. I am not technically a big fan of ice or anything frozen, but the summer was very hot and a friend insisted we try it. To my surprise, they really got it right! The texture of their ice was absolutely perfect—not gritty or crunchy but melt in your mouth perfection. The only problem was ...
Christmas Gifts To Make and Share
When thinking of Christmas gift ideas, consider simple options like homemade marshmallow (see recipe below). Add a mug and jar of hot cocoa mix and you have a gift that is sure to keep almost anyone warm on a cool winter's night. [edamam-recipe-recipe:32] ...
Cooking with the Local Losers
I recently had the opportunity to cook with Julie Hadden and a group of wonderful people that were competing for our local version of “The Biggest Loser”. Although I would be delighted to be Julie's personal chef , we are just really good friends and I did the recipe section for her soon to be released book "Fat Chance". This was a wonderful group of people and I wish ...
Cool Drinks for Hot Times
It is so incredibly hot outside. I love Florida and I love summer but it has been a little stifling lately so I though I’d share a few ideas. I hope these will bring some refreshment to your summer. Don’t Underestimate Water We sometimes forget to drink enough water as we rush through our days. Of course this is one of the most beneficial beverages we can consume. To my ...