Whole Bream Fish with Roasted Fennel

One of my fondest memories of growing up in the south is recalling the men (and sometimes women) coming home at the end of the day with a large “mess” of fresh- caught fish.  The fish were on a long cord and when they pulled them out of the cooler to be cleaned, I began salivating as I wondered what would wind up on the table for supper. One of my favorite fish, even to this day, is bream.  This is...

Southern – Style Chicken Breasts with Preserved Lemons

This time of year will find most of us pressed for time and wondering what to make for dinner. The general idea is to get in and out of the kitchen in record time. My recipe for Southern Style Chicken Breasts with Preserved Lemons is easy to make, gets you in and out of the kitchen in less than an hour and the flavor is  scrumptious. And you remember those preserved lemons we made a month ago, well, they are finally...

Make Time for Pizza

If you are like most people around this time of the year, there is little or no time to cook! But, there is hope, if you plan it just right. The truth is, this farm girl loves fast food, as in it does not take a lot of time to make! And if you are like me, a “real” food lover, it has to be good! And because it is almost next to impossible to get good food on the...

It’s A Berry Good Gift

The holidays can be stressful on the wallet but it does not have to be. Growing up with a grandmother who knew how to make merry with little taught me the value of know-how in the kitchen. One of the things I love about Christmas is the time I get to spend in my kitchen baking and cooking up all kinds of deliciousness to share with family and friends. From my African pudding (which is really a very moist cake)...

Soups On!

With the mad rush of the holiday season, it is so easy to forget about the one thing that we all need when exhausted – good food! After a day of shopping and spreading holiday cheer, there is nothing more satisfying than a big bowl of homemade soup to relax those tired bones. One of the favorites around our house is butternut squash. Butternut squash soup is very easy to make and does not require a lot of attention. I...

Holiday Thumbprint Cookies

Christmas is not Christmas without the wonderful smell of cookies baking in the oven! In this post, I am going to share one of my favorite holiday cookies that I am sure your family will love and come to treasure just as we have here at my house. This cookie is buttery and tender, very simple to make and the flavor is amazing! So, pull out your cookie sheets and let’s get ready to bake my delectable Thumbprints. Ingredients: 1...

Holiday Blooms

Decorating for the holidays around our house means getting the Paper Whites in water to bloom just in time for Christmas Day. Not only are Paper Whites easy to grow, but the fragrance will leave your home feeling like springtime. Keep in mind that Paper Whites will grow quite tall so you will want to place bulbs in vases that can support them once they bloom. To mix it up, choose different style vases and place in areas around the...

Farm Girl in The City

This is my life! A farm girl living in the city! Someone once said, you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl! I grew up in a small country town in Central Florida, in a very close-knit neighborhood called Tucker Hill. You know, the kind of neighborhood where everyone claimed everyone as a relative, even if you were not blood-related. And although it has been decades since I left...

Mussels on the Grill

Although I love cold nights in front of crackling fire, if the truth would be told, I am really a warm weather kind of girl. Warm weather means not only do I get to play in the dirt in the garden, but I also get to move my kitchen outdoors by firing up the grill and cook up all kinds of delectable dishes. In this blog, I will share a video of a simple, but mouth-watering recipe for grilled mussels....

Valuable Lessons Learned While Playing in The Dirt

  There are treasures to be found digging in the dirt and these are absolute gems:   Vision – What is conceived in the mind’s eye can indeed be achieved. Do not erect barriers simply because it seems too hard to do. Instead, set your sights on the most amazing image of what beauty looks like and then tackle it, one challenge at a time. Commitment – vision + hard work equals beautiful results. You have to be willing to...

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