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 ...
seafood
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 ...
Oysters and Pearls
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 ...
Shrimp Creole for Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and this is the perfect time of year to make one of my favorite New Orleans recipes, Shrimp Creole. If you are giving up meat for Lent -- or you just want a simple new recipe to enjoy seafood -- this is a great option. When I make it at home, I often start the rice in my rice cooker and have the entire dish assembled and ready to eat by ...
Shrimp and Corn Soup
As the temperature drops, our appreciation of a warm bowl of soup increases. My family really enjoys this soup recipe because it has a little something for everyone. I love the cilantro, my kids love the sweetness of the corn, and my husband enjoys the shrimp. All of the flavors combined create a recipe that is anything but ordinary. This is a delicious, creamy soup that is ...
