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Aug 05
I went to a Shrimp cooking class several years ago at Central Market, given by John Ash. John Ash is not only a renowned chef and owner of the restaurant John Ash and Co. in Santa Rosa, California but he is an author and teacher. John has written s (read full article)
Jul 21
I moved to Florida 2 years ago and into an apartment, sight unseen. I have always loved growing things. When Kevin and I had a house, we planted all types of herbs, grew grapes and pomegranates, attempted blueberries but the soil wasn’t acidic en (read full article)
Jun 27
Summer is here in full force in Florida. The humidity has been high and the beach is very inviting. I love summer because it is also the time when we get loads of wonderful, fresh picked/grown fruit ; Mangoes are big and juicy not fibrous, Pineappl (read full article)
May 08
It finally feels like Florida after an extended period of cool weather, things have really warmed up. Many people like to cook inside in the winter and outside during the summer, but somehow when it’s hot and humid, being inside with the AC on soun (read full article)
Mar 12
I was invited to the Village Tavern (http://www.villagetavern.com/index.cfm ) last night to take part in a Taste Casting Group. The Village Tavern is located in Renaissance Commons off Congress in Boynton Beach. I was excited about the invite becaus (read full article)
Feb 22
I know it has been almost a month since my last post. I have been travelling to Dallas and I am finally back home. This past week I drove my sister and her cat to Florida. It was a long drive and I must admit, I had the worst food I have had in years (read full article)
Jan 30
I am not sure why, but lately I have been craving Butternut Squash. It’s not normally a vegetable I think much about normally. I figure it must have some vitamin in it I need right now and my body is trying to tell me that. I made an excellent Bu (read full article)
Jan 11
I am about done with this cold weather. I feel like a hermit and am dreaming of sun and warmth. In the meantime, I am trying to keep my innards warm with soup and hot drinks. I rarely do french cooking, which sometimes surprises me since the class I (read full article)
Jan 04
Happy 2010 everyone. This is going to be a great year. I just know it! I had a very fun New Years Eve, great company, food and not too much to drink. On New Year’s day I had my lucky Black Eyed Peas to start the year right. To tell you the truth (read full article)
Dec 29
Gosh I can’t believe the year is over and this will be my last 2009 blog post! I have to admit, I am ready for a New Year. This year has not been my best ever but somehow I have hung in there and kept a good attitude. I had an unexpected change in (read full article)
Dec 20
Anyone that has read my blogs for awhile will know that I promote/support charitable organizations. I had recently posted a link on this site about a film documentary on Doctors Without Borders. It played on the 14th and I went to see it. I wish (read full article)
Dec 16
As mentioned in an earlier post, my annual Tree Trimming Party was this past Sunday. I must admit although it was a blast, I am happy to get back to some semblance of a normal life. I am never one for asking people to bring food. You always end up wi (read full article)
Dec 10
It’s warm here in Florida. There is only one day of the year I wish for cool weather and that is the day of my Annual Holiday Tree Trimming party. I have been having the party each year since 1992. The original party was inspired by a Christmas I s (read full article)
Nov 19
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Nov 19
Image via Wikipedia The holidays are around the corner. I have had mixed feelings this year about them. I am sorry not to be seeing my Texas friends and also missing the trip to Costa Rica with my sister! Still I am happy both my children (ok they ar (read full article)
Nov 09
Image via Wikipedia Have you ever had a day where you thought you must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed? Well today was that day for me. I was up late last night but in spite of that I woke up early this morning. I was actually quite pleas (read full article)
Asian, Cook, edamame, Soups and Stews, Trader Joes, United Cerebral Palsy, World Cuisines
Oct 26
I was never much of a hard liquor drinker. The taste is too strong for me and I am a lightweight when it comes to alcohol in general. Still I do like to have a drink sometimes. My interest in alcohol is similar to my interest in food. I like to try d (read full article)
Grand Marnier, Tia Maria
Oct 13
Image via WikipediaI admit it, I love sweet things. Over the years this has presented a challenge for a health oriented and weight controlling person. The American Diabetes Association gave me a lift many years ago when their research concluded that (read full article)
cooking, Dessert, diet food, whipped cream
Oct 01
Image by Tracy27 via FlickrI was asking my mother, “When will fall start in Florida?” It will take me some time to get used to what they call “the seasons” here. I am starting to get bored with the same temperate days. People here think it’ (read full article)
Bon Appétit, Food processor, Monterey Jack cheese, Soups and Stews
Sep 15
Image by sweet mustache via FlickrI was reading a bio on Sheila Lukins who recently died from Brain Cancer. If you are a foodie, you probably know her name. She has been the food writer for Parade Magazine for 27 years. If you are not a foodie, you m (read full article)