Friends who are foodies are the best. Especially if they are passionate and willing to share a little of what they have learned. Years ago I was lucky enough to meet and work for Jim and Cheryl. Before I met them they owned a very popular Greek restaurant that had quite the following- especially for the Greek salad they served. They had long since sold that restaurant when ...
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Fresh Catch! Grouper From the Gulf
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 ...
Fried Flowers
I remember the first time I had a caper. It was a very long time ago and with the logic of a child, since it reminded me of a peppercorn, I fully expected to find a similar, spicy flavor. Instead I was greeted with the salty-sour flavor of brine, a relief in comparison to my fear of spicy food at the time. I now know that this flavor was due to the fact that the capers were ...
Watermelon and Watercress Salad with Feta
My family loves to picnic and the 4th of July is the perfect excuse to pack one and celebrate! This refreshing salad is the perfect side for a picnic on a hot summer day. The flavor contrasts of the cool, sweet watermelon, peppery watercress, and tangy cheese come together to create a delicious salad. ...
Remoulade Dressing
Thousand Island, period. That was the dressing of choice according to the ruler of the roost in my childhood home. Fortunately, we technically did have other options but I learned quickly that if there is a "type" of dressing that the men in the South seemed fond of, the odds were that it would be Thousand Island. This is ironic given the supposed Canadian origin of Thousand ...
