Halloween is a big event on our street. All the neighbors meet for a pot-luck block party before the trick-or-treating begins.
Posts By suwanneerose
Raised Beds for the Florida Garden
October is the best month to plant a garden in Florida. Vegetables thrive in our mild winter weather. All you need is a spot that gets plenty of sun for most of the day.
Key Lime Margarita with Sea Salt
Happy Friday! I scored some beautiful key limes the other day. They make the best margaritas. You’ll never go back to that bottled mix after you try this.
Scalloping in Homosassa
My mom went scalloping with some friends recently. It was a relaxing trip, and a great way to explore a beautiful part of Florida. This year’s scallop season has ended, but I’m planning my trip next year.
Green Papaya Salad with Crispy Shallots
The best green papaya salad I’ve ever had happened by chance. Some friends were celebrating their honeymoon with a road trip around Florida, and our house was one of the stops. We were going to make them the house special for dinner: blackened redfish. The new bride and I walked around the yard talking about… Read More
Mason Jar Koozie
We spent the evening fishing last night. No keeper fish, but any day that ends watching the sunset on Pine Island Sound is a good day.
Classic Blackened Redfish
Every fish has a best recipe, and there is nothing better than blackening redfish. There are a few qualities about redfish that make it most suitable for blackening: it’s juicy, it’s firm, and it has enough flavor to stand up to spicy seasonings.
Raw Mango Key Lime Tart
We wrap up mango season with big juicy Keitts. It wasn’t an abundant year for this tree, but we still got some hefty ones, like this one weighing in just shy of 4 pounds (63.23 ounces).