Dirt to Table Experiences
Savoring the Season: Prosciutto And Nectarines With Blue Cheese
We try to keep dishes cool this time of year to minimize competition with the Florida heat and humidity. A few quality ingredients, and you can have something special to share with your family and friends. Fresh summer salads with ripe stone fruits, a bit of prosciutto, and salty blue cheese with a light honey
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Ramblings and Rants
Off the Beaten Path
“Our lives are defined by opportunity, even the ones we miss.” ~The Curious Case of Benjamin Button I am a firm believer in opportunity, and I believe opportunities present themselves every day to us. We may or may not be aware when an opportunity knocks, or what would have happened, if we said “yes” instead
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Food + Drink
Savoring the Season: Peach and Vanilla Cream Panna Cotta
The doors of peach season are on the brink of being thrown wide open. Florida peaches have already made their debut but the Georgia and South Carolina peaches in May will be when the party really starts. There is no better way to showcase summer peaches than to prepare this absolutely delightful panna cotta- literally
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Food + Drink
The Warmer Side of Winter: Citrus Chicken Chili
Winter in Florida means there is an abundance of citrus fruits. There are great ways to add a little zest or juice to your dishes to brighten the color and flavor. This citrus chili dish is a perfect example. The twist in this recipe is the broth which includes a variety of peak season citrus
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Food + Drink
Savoring the Seasons: Ribbon Summer Salad
This month’s Clean Eating magazine had a section for summer side dishes with only three main ingredients, and a few pantry staples. The simplicity caught my attention. The sweet melon, savory zucchini, thin sliced ham blended with a light viniagrette really make this salad come together in a special way. It is a unique, easy
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Food + Drink
Savoring the Season: Chilled Strawberry Soup
We often associate soup with cold weather comfort. Soup provides warm weather comfort too. A chilled berry soup is often refreshing and light with a hint of sweetness that can be very satisyfying during the warm months without being heavy and hot. Strawberries are at their peak in Florida and there is no resisting using