As much as we like our seafood feasts for Thanksgiving, fish doesn’t provide a dramatic centerpiece for the table. Enter the inflatable turkey, the perfect solution for those who want a big bird on the table but don’t want to cook it or eat it. Afterwards you can toss it in the pool for a… Read More
A friend gave me this recipe a few years ago and it came with a warning: it is in no way healthful and it might put a certain Southern cooking queen to shame.
Holidays at our house are not traditional feasts. We like a few classic trimmings, but the highlight is always fresh catch.
This sanctuary occupies 13,000 acres in the Western Everglades in Naples, Florida. It’s a unique experience thanks to a 2.25 mile boardwalk, which allows you to walk above the marsh and deep into the the largest old-growth Bald Cypress forest in the world.
Skink, one of Carl Hiaasen’s best characters, takes center stage in his latest novel. He’s a veteran who was once elected governor of Florida. He’s honest and deeply concerned about the environment, therefore he was not well-suited for politics.
My favorite Thanksgiving was spent at Cayo Costa State Park. My brother joined us for a sail to the island and we met a group of friends who were camping there. They invited us to their campsite for a Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings.
This year I’m experimenting with three raised beds, and I’ve got a plot of greens that I know will do just fine in the ground.
I love this time of year in Florida. We may not have changing leaves, but it’s porch season. The heat of summer has finally lifted and we can sit outside without breaking a sweat. But I still find the colors and flavors of a true autumn very alluring.