Posts By suwanneerose

Collard Colcannon & Patties

Here’s an Irish dish with a southern twist to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  Colcannon is mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage or kale.  I make it with collards, our main garden greens.

Avocado & Tofu

I first came across the combination of avocado and silken tofu in Fuchsia Dunlop’s book Every Grain of Rice.  Honestly, I didn’t think the combination of two mild, smooth ingredients was that interesting.  I only made it because it seemed like a good way to use up two ingredients I had plenty of:  avocados, and… Read More

Florida Avocados

We eat a lot of avocados around here, and it was high time we started growing our own.  We planted trees a few years ago.  Since then we’ve had avocados here and there, but this is our first big crop.

Rosemary Roasted Flounder

I was reading an online travel guide to Portugal recently and found an entire discussion board on restaurants that offer filleted fish, as opposed to the traditional whole fish served there.  I was surprised how many people, mostly Americans, explicitly did not want to eat fish served whole.

Hula Sunset

The tequila sunrise is one beautiful cocktail.  It’s a combination of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, which is served unmixed.  The gradation of colors in the glass resemble those of a rising sun.

Rosemary Pecan Pesto

When you need to use up a bunch of herbs, pesto is the way to go.  But have you ever tried making it with rosemary?  It works, and it’s surprisingly versatile.  

Black Sapote Mousse

Black sapote is a unique tropical fruit.  It’s often called “chocolate pudding fruit” because the pulp is the color and texture of chocolate pudding.  It’s a type of persimmon native to Central America. They grow in Florida, and you can find them at farmer’s markets from December-March.