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 ...
Butter Mochi Cake
We visited our family in Hawaii for New Year's and as usual- loved tasting the "local" food scene. I am a huge fan of the many tropical and Asian inspired flavors that are abundant there. For years (even before Whole Foods and Trader Joe's carried them) we have been big fans of mochi ice cream. With it's unique, almost gummy-like texture mochi is oddly satisfying and ...
Cinco de Mayo- Fresh Squeezed Margaritas!
Although we are currently required to maintain our social distances- you can still have a fiesta a home. In honor of Cinco de Mayo this year I am sharing two of our favorite recipes that I hope you'll enjoy. A few years ago, I hosted a Cinco de Mayo party for a client that was enthusiastic about the beverages and insistent that they be "fresh squeezed". After the ...
Local Flavors- Farm Fresh Potato 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 their "fresh picks". I loved the suspense of waiting ...
Peach Upside-Down Cake
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 the sweet blossoms that created their ...
