Today I realized my long-term goal of visiting France. I actually struggled through 5 years of French between high school and college with the dream of coming to this culinary utopia and experiencing their joie de vie. But, that was many years ago...I got distracted, things happened and France did not. 22 years is a very long time to pine for a dream. It can be so ...
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Farm Fun at the Berry Stacks at the St. Augustine U-Pick Farm
A very long time ago, I worked at Epcot, Disney's Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow. While there, I wore the famous Excruciating Polyester Costumes Of Torture and Every Paycheck Came On Thursday. It was a lot of fun—I was fresh out of college, and Disney was absolutely awesome about letting their employees work in a variety of different capacities. I was in Guest ...
How to toast coconut—or nuts—easy trick in the MICROWAVE!
It has happened to me a hundred times. A dish is almost done— just needs one more tiny thing and it will be perfect! I decide to add a few nuts or toasted coconut but want the best flavor so...I pop them in the hot oven for a few minutes only to be overwhelmed by a cloud of smoke a short while later. If, like me, you tend to get distracted and slightly overdo the toasting ...
The Tour de Farm—hosted by Slow Food First Coast
Last April, I happened to notice a post card in a local restaurant that mentioned an upcoming “Tour de Farm”. Curious, I visited the listed website: www.slowfoodfirstcoast.com and decided I wanted to participate. I am so glad I did! I went with a friend and we had so much fun visiting a handful of the dozens of farms that were listed on the tour. Our only regret was that ...
Preparing Your Kitchen for a Tropical Storm
It's that time of year again and we find ourselves expecting a tropical storm. Here are a few suggestions that may help you in case you lose electrical power during or after the storm. When it's stormy outside, don't grill inside. A portable butane stove is a good option to have available if you are out of power for several days. It is also nice to have a grill on ...
