There’s something about the word “gravy” that instantly paints a picture—but depending on where you’re from, that picture might look very different. For many Americans, gravy means something you spoon over mashed potatoes, turkey, or biscuits. But if you grew up in an...
There’s something about baking in the fall that feels like comfort. The air turns crisp (or, as crisp as it gets in Central Florida), and suddenly everything needs a hint of pumpkin and spice. If you’ve never roasted a pie pumpkin before, this recipe is the perfect...
There’s something special about cooking with ingredients that come straight from your own backyard. In Central Florida, fresh lemons are one of those seasonal treasures. They are bright, fragrant, and ready to transform even the simplest dish. But when the branches...
There’s something about the first bite of sweet corn in the summer—it’s sunshine you can taste. In Central Florida, we’re lucky to have Zellwood sweet corn at the heart of so many seasonal dishes, from backyard barbecues to farmers market favorites. It’s one of those...
This recipe for Blistered Tomato Bruschetta Bites came about because of a tip that an old friend’s nonna shared with me years ago. We were standing in her kitchen as she prepared the olive oil, garlic, and herbs to marinate a little batch of mozzarella pearls...
I first threw this Watermelon, Berry, and Beet Summer Salad together for a friend’s pool party. I wanted something fresh and flavorful to dress up a store-bought rotisserie chicken. I layered fruit, cheese, greens, and pickled beets. Everyone raved. Someone said it...
This recipe started as a happy accident. My sister and I decided we’d end the night with a couple of margaritas. We’d been experimenting with some fresh orange juice, and on a whim, I decided to add a honey rim to add a little bit of sweetness. We both took a sip and...