Oysters are fascinating. As Jonathan Swift is credited with stating, "It is a bold man that first ate an oyster". I recently had the privilege of learning a little more about these bivalves as I spent a day with Deborah Keller, also known as OysterMom, on her oyster beds in Oyster Bay near Shell Point, FL. Our mutual friend Quincie Hamby had brought us together to plan a ...
Salads
Cucumber-avo-mato Salad
Its hot outside! Finding something satisfying and delicious without heating up the kitchen often leads to salad in the summer. The contrast of cool cucumber, creamy avocado, salty capers, and smoky cumin combine to create this delicious salad. You can enjoy this as side dish with your favorite summer grilled dinner or add grilled chicken or shrimp and serve this as a ...
Lush Winter Greens
Since our community garden and the local farmers market are bursting with fresh vibrant greens, I wanted to remind you of an old favorite recipe and share a new one. In case you've forgotten, I am originally from Ayden, NC, home of the Collard Festival, Collard eating contests, Collard parade, and yes, even Collard royalty. I once dreamed of some day becoming the "Collard ...
Caprese Salad- Tomato and Basil Celebration
I love it that we have such an extended growing season here in Florida. Though many gardens are no longer abundant with basil, our local community garden is so I thought I would make this simple salad over the holidays. If you don't have basil growing in your area, you can usually find it fresh at your local farmer's market or grocery store. Once you get the hang of ...
Blueberry Balsamic Salad with Goat Cheese Croutons
One of the things I love most about gardening is out ability to grow plenty of beautiful baby greens in a small area. These fresh picked leaves are fresher, sweeter, and healthier than anything you can find in a store and my kids eat with enthusiasm what they have helped grow. Sometimes it felt like I was getting stuck in a routine with my salad dressings. I kept making ...
