People say okra is prickly. It’s slimy. It’s tough. I think those giant pods from the grocery store are responsible for okra’s bad reputation. Smaller home-grown pods are only slightly fuzzy, much less slimy, and perfectly tender.
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Mango Madness
It always starts with a little itch on my forearm.
Snook and Grits
This is the quintessential dinner for many generations of families living along the Indian River. It remains my family’s favorite.
Dirty Lemon Martini
Preserved Meyer lemons taste like a briny green olive, but with the citrus and floral fragrance of a Meyer lemon.
White Bean Salad with Preserved Meyer Lemons
I love to find make-ahead salads for boat, beach, and picnic lunches. This one is my latest favorite. Yesterday I used parsley and dill.
Preserved Meyer Lemons
Last year I had enough Meyer lemons to freeze juice for the year, make limoncello, and share with the neighborhood. And still I had more lemons.
Mangrove Snapper Amandine
Mangrove snapper is a common catch here in Florida. It’s a delicate, white-fleshed fish. Complimenting flavors are endless. The problem with most snapper recipes is
Spicy Nacho Collard Chips
If you spend any time (or too much time) on Pinterest, the recipes tend to be geared toward special diets. My husband thinks words like ‘vegan’ and ‘gluten free’ make food sound unappetizing.