Food + Drink
Scenes from My Pantry: Turkey Lentil Sloppy Joes
Loved “sloppy Joes” as a kid. Messy by design and delicious. These days the aim is still delicious but, lighter more healthy choices. Using lean ground turkey and the hearty lentil beans, is a great alternative to preparing this traditional meat-centric meal that still feels substantial and comforting without sacrificing the flavor. This recipe makes
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Cocktails
When you are serious about your cocktail…. A Maiden’s Prayer
The Maiden Prayer has all the elements which allows you to create this cocktail anyplace, anywhere with a few quality ingredients which include gin, orange liqueur, and fresh orange and lemon juices. A slightly sour but refreshing palate opener. A perfect lead to a good meal anytime of year. A Maiden’s Prayer Cocktail Makes
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Food + Drink
Wicked Buttermilk Cornbread
Rumor has it, southerners make the best cornbread. Now, not being a true southerner does not mean it’s not possible to deliver a wicked cornbread recipe. Don’t raise your eyebrow my southern friends when honey is mentioned in the recipe, and whole kernel corn too. Bacon drippings and lard are divine but honey and buttermilk
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Food + Drink
Rural America….Southern Hospitality and Chicken Pot Pie
Life invariably provides twists and turns. There is no avoiding them. Through this bittersweet symphony of life we are usually in the midst of counting our blessings, and balancing our challenges. My parents moved to a rural small town about 10 years ago. Southern roots run deep in this town and weddings, new babies,
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Food + Drink
Cucumber Mint Martini
Autumn approaches slowly in north Florida with heat and humidity continuing to hang in the air like a wet blanket. This in-between time is a perfect for a late summer cocktail. All good cocktail starts with quality ingredients-No exceptions. We scored an artisan gin from Austin, Texas called austin reserve from our older son. A
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Food + Drink
Hurricane Irma’s Baked Spaghetti
A wild weather week for Florida! With time to prepare, evacuate, get out of the way, shelter in place or some combination there remains the stress of waiting and anticipating. Mother Nature can be incredibly generous and she can be equally devastating. This month alone Harvey doused Texas and Louisiana, and Irma exploded on the