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• Events: Champagne & Chocolates

  

  Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Wine World at Grand Boulevard held its annual Champagne Chocolates event. Nearly three dozen sparkling wines were accompanie... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Places – Havana Beach at The Pearl, Rosemary Beach, Florida

  

  Bacon tasting with maple, coffee and Dr. Pepper glazes.The newest restaurant in Rosemary Beach is Havana Beach in The Pearl hotel. Go for the beautiful decor, a... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Events – South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival

  

  This was the inaugural year for the South Walton Beaches Wine Food Festival in Miramar Beach, Florida. It was a resounding success. I was fortunate enough to... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Happy Mother’s Day

  

  Paella is the best thing my Mom taught me how to cook. This version has shrimp, mussels and clams. It gets its distinctive flavor from saffron and chorizo. Happ... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Soft Drinks: Izze Sparkling Blueberry

  

  I love blueberries. Fresh blueberries, blueberry conserve, blueberry syrup and blueberries baked into pastries are all high on my list of blueberry treats. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Great Deals: Mark West Pinot Noir 2010

  

  One of the best buys I’ve seen lately is the 2010 vintage of Mark West Pinot Noir. Berries, plum, anise and molasses are evident in a soft smooth wine. This... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• From the Market: Turnips, Greens, Leeks and Potatoes

  

  In the Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi region fresh vegetables in mid-January produce a colorful array. Potatoes include small, tender red potatoes an... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Places: Orlando – Pho 88

  

  When most people plan a trip to Orlando their focus is on the many theme parks in the area. But what sets my heart atwitter is Vietnamese food at Pho 88.  The... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• Classic Pairing: Oysters and Sancerre – Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2009

  

  As the weather turns cool in the Florida panhandle Apalachicola oysters are at their best. Through December and into January the oysters have been plump and fir... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• The Recipes: Making Yogurt at Home

  

  I started making my own yogurt about 15 years ago. I had a wonderful dinner at a Greek restaurant, and the highlight of the meal was a shallow dish of thick,... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Places: Craftwood Inn – Manitou Springs, Colorado

  

  Apple Cherry Wild Boar Spare Ribs One of my favorite things to do on a cold weather trip is to find a cozy place to dine at the end of the day. Hearty local... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• In Season: Figs with Blue Cheese

  

  One of the nice things about having friends with gardens and farms is that they are generous about sharing their bounty. This week I had roasted yellow and red... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Floridian Eggs Benedict – Butter Poached Eggs with Lump Crab Meat and...

  

  I love eggs, and am always looking for different ways to prepare them.  This method for poaching eggs in butter produces tender fully cooked whites, and a soft... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Places: Miami Beach – South Beach on a Budget. Classic Cuban and an Irish Pub.

  

  Caramelized Onion Dip and Chips at Clarke's South Beach is known for glitz and glamor. Among the historic Art Deco-era buildings are lively clubs, designer shop... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Places: Red Sky Cafe – Duck, North Carolina

  

  Shrimp and Grits I enjoyed a casual lunch last weekend at Red Sky Cafe in Duck, North Carolina. Duck is a charming little town located in the northern portion o... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• In Season: Breakfast Radishes

  

  Last week I found the prettiest breakfast radishes at the Seaside Farmers Market thanks to Dragonfly Fields. Breakfast radishes are longer than they are wide,... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• From the Market: Nettle Meadow Kunik Cheese.

  

  Terroir is most often used when describing wine. It refers to the impact a place has on what is produced there. But in the case of Nettle Meadow’s Kunik cheese... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• The Recipes: the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  

  Simply put, grilled bread is good. Whether it’s crostini rounds supporting party treats, the fragrant rye on a Reuben or the pressed bread surrounding a Cuban... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK