Food + Drink
No Knead Bread and the Art of Procrastibaking
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Food + Drink
Easy Summer Peach and Brie Upside Down Tarts
As summer ends there is still time to celebrate the last of the summer peaches with one of the simplest fruit tarts you can make at home. Don’t despair because if you can’t find summer peaches there are still plenty of stone fruits available this time of year plums, nectarines, and apricots, all are perfect
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Cork Talk
Nothing Pairs With Brussel Sprouts
“Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. Its warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture, it’s the essence of civilization and the art of living.” ~Robert Mondavi I was recently asked about why I do not write more about my wine journey and share more of that passion
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Dirt to Table Experiences
Summer Tomato Bruschetta
Good food is very often, even most often, simple food. ~Anthony Bourdain This summer tomato bruschetta recipe is about simplicity. A few quality seasonal ingredients, fresh summer tomatoes, a good splash of olive oil, fresh garlic, a small handful of chopped parsley, a few grinds of salt and pepper, and good crusty bread
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Dirt to Table Experiences
Farm Fresh Cucumber Salad
Summer temps are climbing. We are averaging close to 100 degrees each day, with 100% humidity. I am not complaining too loud, we could be landlocked in Texas or Arizona with soaring temperatures approaching 115-120 degrees daily. The summer growing season has ended here in north Florida except for the heat loving eggplants, okra, and
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Food + Drink
Easy Spicy Corn and Coconut Chowder
This quick and easy recipe for a spicy corn and coconut chowder highlights the taste of summer. You can use fresh corn right off the cob, or frozen yellow corn, like I did in this recipe. The coconut milk provides a dairy-free option while adding warmth and a richness to the chowder. Pureeing a portion