Savoring the Season
Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread: A Florida Fall Favorite
There is a particular kind of magic that happens every October in Florida. The calendar claims it’s fall, yet the thermometer cheerfully insists it is still summer. The air is still heavy with humidity, and your cozy sweaters remain buried in the back of the closet. But do we Floridians let that stop us? Absolutely
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Creamy Tuscan Chickpea Soup – Cozy Fall Recipe
As soon as there is the slightest hint of fall in the air, I immediately turn to soup. Living in north Florida, our summers feel endless, so any whisper of cooler weather is a reason to celebrate. That’s when my trusty Dutch oven comes out, and the season of simmering soups begins. Recently, while flipping
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Summer Succotash Salad
As the days grow warmer and the markets fill with an abundance of fresh produce, it’s the perfect time to embrace the flavors of summer in every meal. This summer Succotash Salad is a refreshing, colorful dish that brings together the sweetness of summer stone fruit, the crunch of fresh corn, and the zest of
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Easy Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Marinara Sauce
Baked pasta is the ultimate comfort food. These jumbo shells are filled with whole-milk ricotta, spinach, lemon zest, and a garlic herb spread, creating a simple and satisfying dish. This time of year, can feel overwhelming. Beneath the excitement of the holidays lies the stress and exhaustion of bringing everything together. Amidst the chaos, we
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Food + Drink
Easy Butternut Squash Soup
There’s a hint of autumn in the air, a teasing promise that fall weather has finally arrived in North Florida—only to slip away just as quickly. We still have another month to wait before the cooler temperatures settle in for good. When that moment finally arrives, we will shut off our air conditioners, throw open
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Easy Greek Lemon Rice With Feta
The inspiration for this dish came from a friend this week who shared a recipe from Laughing Spatula for a quick and easy rice dish. I try to keep meals uncomplicated during the hot, sometimes lazy summer months in northern Florida. Nobody wants to heat up their kitchens when the mercury outside is close to