Scenes from My Pantry
Fresh Homemade Ricotta Cheese
A few years ago, I stopped buying store bought ricotta. It was gray, bland, and lifeless, like it had given up on being cheese somewhere along the way. Once you taste fresh homemade ricotta, there is no going back. The truth is ricotta is one of the simplest cheeses you can make at home. Milk,
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Savoring the Season
Harira Soup: Cozy Moroccan Comfort Soup
Florida finally caught a chill! After pretending it is fall with our pumpkin candles and door wreaths. There is an actual nip in the air. You know what that means it is soup season, for real this time. One of the best ways to celebrate a Florida cold snap (no matter how brief) is with
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Cork Talk
Warm German Potato Salad: The Ultimate Side Dish
At our most recent Women Who Wine gathering, we always enjoy welcoming back our favorite wine friend Louis from Market Square, to lead us for the evening of wine tasting. This time, the focus was on German wines, crisp Rieslings, and a food-friendly Pinot Noir (spätburgunder, if you are feeling fancy). After sipping and swirling,
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Savoring the Season
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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Savoring the Season
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