Medieval literature and some seriously good South Florida cuisine

I have been slowly working my way through All My Road Before Me: The Diary of C.S. Lewis 1922-1927. These are Lewis's journal entries after he returned from serving in World War I. During the war, Lewis made a pact with some close friends that if any of them did not survive the war, the … Continue reading Medieval literature and some seriously good South Florida cuisine →

Gingers in bloom and a truly magnificent seafood pot pie

The beginning of June is one of my favorite times of year in the garden (even though it is scorching hot outside here in Florida). This is when the gingers begin to bloom! In addition to orchids, ginger plants are some of the biggest showstoppers of tropical gardens. I plant as many varieties as I … Continue reading Gingers in bloom and a truly magnificent seafood pot pie →

A Florida version of salad niçoise with fresh local swordfish

I knew a girl in college who loved shoes so much that every morning she'd select a pair of shoes from her hundreds of pairs and then try to construct an outfit. That's sort of how we are with cooking living in Florida. We have a constant supply of fresh seafood, where the fishmongers either … Continue reading A Florida version of salad niçoise with fresh local swordfish →