I moved a few months ago. The opportunity to enjoy a small town life presented itself and my family eagerly decided to pursue it. Yes, there are things we miss about Jacksonville, especially our friends, but we love it here! Suddenly today (the day before our national feasting holiday), Jacksonville seems to miss me. I've had friends e-mailing and texting food related ...
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Chill Out In July!
I have always loved watermelon and I have the pictures to prove it. I can remember eating until my tummy hurt on many occasions. As a matter of fact, my gusto for watermelon was so great that my grandpa always promised me the first melon from the crop. Just as soon as the weather turned warm I'd start asking, "Are the watermelons ready yet?" After what seemed an eternity, weeks ...
Icy Refreshment–from my garden
Last year I accidentally discovered a wonderful shave-ice stand near our neighborhood. I am not technically a big fan of ice or anything frozen, but the summer was very hot and a friend insisted we try it. To my surprise, they really got it right! The texture of their ice was absolutely perfect—not gritty or crunchy but melt in your mouth perfection. The only problem was ...
