We love key limes. And, we adore this ice cream. So, it’s mandatory to have a supply of key lime juice and zest available at all times …Seriously, at all times.
I always buy extra bags of key limes when they’re available. Most large bags of key limes […]
The most important part about griddle frying?
Get the griddle good and hot before cracking your eggs. But, not too hot… or you’ll burn the butter. There’s a fine line between hot and smoking hot. Hot is good. Smoking hot is bad. (When it comes to cooking, that […]
This ultra-rich dish is obviously better suited for the winter months. But, it’s so delicious. My husband and I crave it all year long. So, why wait? A rainy day (ok, fine… it was only a few clouds) gives me a perfectly acceptable excuse. Just wait until you get one […]
Slow poaching creates a tender chicken with almost zero effort. Simply:
1. Create a poaching liquid.
2. Bring it to a simmer.
3. Add your chicken or protein of choice and vegetables.
Chicken Poached in Rice Wine serves 4
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Ramps
The flavor is one part wild leek and one part young spring onion with a touch of spicy raw garlic for interest. Then, the tops add their own grassy, herby quality that hints of spinach. There’s so much going on here in the flavor department. It would […]
It’s Sangria Season!
If it’s warm outside and it’s a holiday, chances are good sangria will be gracing our table. We enjoy a number of varieties. But, this simple version of sangria ranks as one of our all-time favorites.
Black Raspberry Sangria
When I was a little girl, I found the elderly lady living next door to my grandmother fascinating. Her name was Rose and she was the original owner of her rustic wooden cottage fully equipped with a real wood burning stove. That cottage was surrounded by countless fruit trees, herbs, […]
…lemons and oranges! Oh my.
Florida old timers (really old) knew of an interesting condiment called, “Old Sour”.
Old Sour is a mixture of fresh lemon juice and salt. This liquid is bottled and stored for at least one month to create an […]
Sicilian pizza may as well not even exist in Atlanta. With a very (VERY) limited number of exceptions, the version you tend to see around town is the lowest common denominator of a near approximation to “Sicilian” pizza.
So, what’s a girl to do? She makes her own, […]
Nuoc Cham, Nuoc Mam, or Nuoc Mam Cham
This incredible sauce goes by many names. To name a few: nước chấm (dipping sauce), nước mắm pha (mixed fish sauce), or nước mắm chua ngọt (sweet and sour fish sauce). It can vary by levels of sweetness, saltiness, intensity […]
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