We usually find kaffir lime leaves in bowls of Thai soup. Just like bay leaves, they impart their essence to the broth, but they’re meant to be left behind because the whole leaves are not exactly palatable.
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Mango + Lychee Shrimp Kebabs
When mangos and lychees are in season, it should be no surprise we eat them with every meal. Dinner included.
July In Bloom
Chopping and juicing and blending and freezing all this fruit every day is a labor of love.
Pickled Peppers
We’ve got fruit dripping from our trees, but the vegetable garden is bleak. Not much can withstand the heat and humidity. Peppers are an exception. They actually thrive in it.
Grilled Mango Splits
I’ve been traveling a lot this summer, but that’s not why I haven’t posted in a while. Let’s just say you should not enjoy the food and drinks you find on this blog while sitting in front of your laptop.
Fresh Mint and Mango Iced Tea
It has only been officially summer for a week, but we’ve had hot weather and high humidity since March. The first step to enjoying summer is to accept the fact that you’re going to sweat, and so is everyone else.
Barbecue-Seared Blackfin Tuna
There are a few things I love about Florida summer: tourist season is over, we’ve got fish, and mango season is in full-swing!
Shredded Collard Salad
We decided to have a dinner party the night before we left for the Azores. It was a nice send-off for us, and an opportunity to share our garden harvest and fish.