Isn't there a saying that the best kind of friend to have is a friend with a boat? That is so true- especially here, so close to the beautiful blue water of the Gulf. Last Sunday, I had a million things I needed to do but Max and I decided socially distancing- miles from shore- was a better way to spend the day. I am so glad we went to sea. Not only did we have a ...
Grilling
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 ...
Grilled Goodness
When I say "okra" you probably either think of the crispy fried version or Y-U-C-K. But, you're wrong. Okra is actually a very delicious and nutritious vegetable that is an excellent source of fiber and is honestly DELICIOUS grilled! Now that the farmers markets are starting to be abundantly full of this and other vegetables, crank up the grill and try a little grilled ...
Grilled Ahi and Tomato Ceviche
Ceviche is a popular seafood dish made by combining raw seafood in citrus juice. The acid in the juice changes the structure of the protein and "cooks" the meat, making it turn opaque. By using "sushi grade" tuna (a premium cut that has been properly stored and adequately frozen to remove the threat of parasites), you can enjoy this dish more safely. For this recipe, I ...
Let the Flames Begin!
May is National Barbecue Month and grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook. Actually, to be honest, my husband does the cooking when the grill is involved. (Bonus! It tastes delicious and I can do something else while he tends the flame.) But there are quite a few tools that we've found over the years—some that we love, some that we'll pass on. Later this week, I will ...
