Scenes from My Pantry
Healthy Protein Packed Blueberry Muffins
If you are anything like me, you have had the moment of staring into your pantry thinking, “I really should get more protein in today…” It’s one of those things we all know is important, but it can be surprisingly tricky to fit into everyday meals especially if you don’t want to eat eggs at every turn
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Cork Talk
Smoky Spanish Chickpea Stew with Cabernet Franc Argentina
There is something magical about sipping wines from far below the equator a tasting adventure that transports you across the Southern Hemisphere. Maybe it is the untamed landscapes, the cool ocean breezes, or discovering something unexpected. In my latest wine class, we explored five standout wines from the sun-soaked vineyards of South Africa to the
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Food + Drink
Smoked Salmon Crostini
In my wine classes, I’ve made it a practice to complement each wine served with a small pairing plate. This step is important to me because the experience of food, even if it’s only a couple of bites, can elevate the experience of drinking wine. On the other hand, enjoying a glass of wine without
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Food + Drink
Roasted Pork Bánh Mí Vietnamese Sandwich
This is a story about a Vietnamese Bánh Mi sandwich and the powerful language of food. Working the holiday rush on your feet is exhausting. A perpetual cycle of work, sleep, and repeat. You join the chorus of your co-workers each morning willing your tired bodies with good coffee, and a personally selected dance song
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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