One Large Carton of Strawberries
Washed, Cleaned, & Halved
5 Stalks of Rhubarb, Washed & Diced
If there was a hard part, that’s it. With about 15 minutes of prep and 5-10 minutes of stove watching, you end […]
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I love samosas. But, I don’t always want the guilt of the deep fried wrapper. That’s when I turn the filling into a warm salad. The samosa filling is perfect for this. It’s got a ton of flavor and it’s filling enough to satisfy as a meal. Warm […]
TWO SALADS — One Savory, One Sweet Watermelon, Mint & Basil 1/2 of one small seedless watermelon, cubed 1 small bunch mint, leaves only 1 small bunch basil, leaves only juice of one lemon 2 Tablespoons olive oil, or to taste Salt & pepper, to taste […]
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 […]
We’ve lived in quasi-peace with the squirrels, so far. As far as rodents are concerned, they aren’t unbearably repulsive. We try not to grumble (too much) when they eat 75% of the bird seed… or, knock over the bird bath… or, stick their dirty little tongues in the hummingbird feeders. […]
Growing up in Florida, we were lucky to experience a diverse range of Latin Caribbean cuisines. If forced to pick a favorite, Cuban would be high (if not tops) on that list. Classic Spanish mingles with the tropics. This glorious combination creates something greater than the sum of its parts. […]
Apple Crumb Cake
Moist Interior Apple Crumb Cake makes one 8 x 8 inch square cake 2 cups AP flour, unbleached 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup olive oil, light and fruity 1 cup sugar 2 eggs […] |
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