Florida Fried Fish

suwanneerose March 11, 2016  in  fish

You won’t find fish like this at a restaurant.  

Creamy Roasted Tomato & Jalapeno Sauce

suwanneerose March 8, 2016  in  garden veggies

Sometimes I think I’ve nailed all the elements of a perfect dinner:  Fish cooked to perfection.  Fresh veggies.  Grits, maybe rice.

The Everglades Challenge

suwanneerose March 5, 2016  in  recipes

While most of us were sleeping this morning, members of the WaterTribe launched kayaks, canoes, and sailboats from the beach of Fort Desoto Park.  

Starfruit Palomas

suwanneerose February 29, 2016  in  tropical fruit

Happy leap day!  Since this is a day we often skip, I’m featuring a fruit we often skip:  starfruit, otherwise known as carambola.  

Roasted Strawberry & Arugula Salad

suwanneerose February 25, 2016  in  garden veggies, tropical fruit

Arugula is a peppery green, but when it’s grown in warm weather it gets even spicier.  That’s why the arugula in my garden always has quite a kick.

February In Bloom

suwanneerose February 22, 2016  in  in bloom

Hello, everybody!  Here’s what I have for you this month:

Caribbean Coconut Fish Bowls

suwanneerose February 17, 2016  in  fish, garden veggies

Maybe it was the Marley documentary, or the new Jamaican restaurant in town, or a few rainy days, but something has me dreaming of the Caribbean lately.

Plant City Strawberry Shortcake

suwanneerose February 12, 2016  in  tropical fruit

Here’s a Valentine from Florida:  super sweet, fresh-picked strawberries.