This week I was among a group of fellow foodies that were invited by Dole to an event to encourage banana consumption. According to Dole, bananas are America's most popular fruit with 96% of our households purchasing them at least once a month. We consume on average 78 bananas a year and gain vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium in the process. Although bananas are popular ...
Sesame Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, sliced into wedges 1 TBSP fresh ginger root minced 1 TBSP fresh garlic minced 2 cups small fresh cauliflower florets 1 cup small fresh broccoli florets 1 cup fresh snow peas 1 cup broccoli slaw ¼ cup chicken broth plus 2 TBSP ¼ cup soy sauce 1 TBSP rice wine vinegar 1 TBSP sesame oil 1 TBSP ...
Peach and Pecan Crisp
Yay! Peach season is here! These fabulous fresh fruits have started coming in at our local farmer’s market from Georgia and South Carolina. It is worth the drive to the Beaver Street Farmer’s Market to buy a case of these beauties for a bargain. Depending on the day of the week, you can normally find them for anywhere from $8 to $16 for the whole case! Choose carefully ...
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 ...
Summer Shrimp Salad
The June Issue of Coastal Angler Magazine is available now in Jacksonville, St Augustine, and surrounding areas. Pick up your free copy now at any area Gate Convenience Store, or any of the other locations that keep it stocked. The Recipe below is featured in this month's issue of the magazine. This weekend is the Second Annual Fishing Rodeo and I will be at the Gate tent ...
