Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. If you want a quick, simple dip that is perfect for the occasion, guacamole is your answer. Just a few ingredients are added to avocado to make this creamy, yummy dish. If you aren't familiar with avocados, these green fruits grow on trees and are actually large berries. There are many varieties available though the Hass is the most ...
Avocado
How Does Your Garden Grow?
I’ll admit it...I am more than a little challenged when it comes to gardening. I would probably be okay with it if it didn’t require regular watering- I tend to forget! There are however a few plants that I love that have survived the neglect of my garden. These include: Scallions - Any time I use them, I cut off the bottom inch that is attached to the root; then ...
Yummy Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
My friend Bebe has found avocados to be an excellent option for her son Roe as he struggles with food allergies. Mashed, sliced, or diced, they make a great snack but did you know that they are also an excellent substitute for “cream” in non-dairy raw foods? As I started thinking about how versatile avocados can be, I decided to get out my favorite blender and start playing ...
Alligator Pears and Dinosaur Dip
Earlier this week I enjoyed a little quality time with my friend Bebe and her kids at the pool. As so often happens, we started talking about food and its chemistry. We may have had these deep conversations about ingredients because we met while students at the "nerdy" high school and secretly loved Biology class. But if that wasn't motivation enough, Bebe's youngest son, Roe, ...
Summer Shrimp Salad
The June Issue of Coastal Angler Magazine is available now in Jacksonville, St Augustine, and surrounding areas. Pick up your free copy now at any area Gate Convenience Store, or any of the other locations that keep it stocked. The Recipe below is featured in this month's issue of the magazine. This weekend is the Second Annual Fishing Rodeo and I will be at the Gate tent ...
