In April 2012 many forecasters predicted less hurricane activity than normal.  I found this alarming because it promoted the idea Floridian’s may be “safer” this year as opposed to other years.  As Tropical Storm Debby proved, you don’t have to ea/… Read full post »

I cannot begin to describe how much I love Skyline Chili.  Favorite comfort food? It is Skyline Chili!  For those that do not know what Skyline chili is, it is an addictive meat/chili preparation created by a Greek in Cincinnati years ago.  A thin sauce, it is usually poured over… Read full post »

I had ceviche for the first time last week at the Bonefish Grill. I am not sure how I traveled the world and never had ceviche!  I did not even know what it was.  What is ceviche?  Think shrimp cocktail with lemon or lime juice poured on it and some cilantro thrown… Read full post »

 There is nothing more comforting than a well prepared hollandaise sauce especially ladeled over a great egg soufflé.  Visions of yolk stuck dirty pots, runny Hollandaise sauce, a flat Soufflé, plus the time involved usually halt the best of aspirations.

Not anymore!&nbs… Read full post »

This is "the" dish I am expected to bring to almost any family event.  Thanksgiving 2011 being no exception.  This corn casserole recipe is so good, I am often bending over someone's PC looking for where I have it on the internet to print for them-on the actual holiday. … Read full post »

 The secret to KFC chicken was never in the spices as much as it is in the overnight brining of the chicken. Brining means soaking in salt water.  So, whenever I do get inspired to make fried chicken, I always soak it in salt water overnight.   The practice of brining… Read full post »