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Last weekend was the official open of the Tallahassee Farmer’s Market for the season. No, it wasn’t actually closed prior to that but historically this date marks the “kick-off” into the first, bountiful phase of summer harvest. To prepare for this event the farmers asked me to come out and do a cooking demonstration with…
This summer has been very disappointing where peaches are concerned. Quite frankly it doesn’t matter what you do to a mediocre peach, it won’t ever reach that extraordinary flavor satisfaction that a perfect peach has. In my opinion peaches should be dripping with goodness. You should be able to close your eyes, inhale, and smell…
I remember the first time I had a caper. It was a very long time ago and with the logic of a child, since it reminded me of a peppercorn, I fully expected to find a similar, spicy flavor. Instead I was greeted with the salty-sour flavor of brine, a relief in comparison to my…
My family loves to picnic and the 4th of July is the perfect excuse to pack one and celebrate! This refreshing salad is the perfect side for a picnic on a hot summer day. The flavor contrasts of the cool, sweet watermelon, peppery watercress, and tangy cheese come together to create a delicious salad.
Last weekend was the official open of the Tallahassee Farmer’s Market for the season. No, it wasn’t actually closed prior to that but historically this date marks the “kick-off” into the first, bountiful phase of summer harvest. To prepare for this event the farmers asked me to come out and do a cooking demonstration with…
This summer has been very disappointing where peaches are concerned. Quite frankly it doesn’t matter what you do to a mediocre peach, it won’t ever reach that extraordinary flavor satisfaction that a perfect peach has. In my opinion peaches should be dripping with goodness. You should be able to close your eyes, inhale, and smell…
I remember the first time I had a caper. It was a very long time ago and with the logic of a child, since it reminded me of a peppercorn, I fully expected to find a similar, spicy flavor. Instead I was greeted with the salty-sour flavor of brine, a relief in comparison to my…
My family loves to picnic and the 4th of July is the perfect excuse to pack one and celebrate! This refreshing salad is the perfect side for a picnic on a hot summer day. The flavor contrasts of the cool, sweet watermelon, peppery watercress, and tangy cheese come together to create a delicious salad.
Thousand Island, period. That was the dressing of choice according to the ruler of the roost in my childhood home. Fortunately, we technically did have other options but I learned quickly that if there is a “type” of dressing that the men in the South seemed fond of, the odds were that it would be…
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,…
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…
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…