Spring has sprung and is slowly creeping its way northward. Hard to believe but summer starts next month! Here in Savannah the spring visitors have been walking the squares for a couple of months already and locals have been making the most of the beautiful (and comfortable) weather by taking in concerts and celebrations in Forsyth Park. Along with the … Read More
Spring Salad of Peas, Tendrils, Strawberries & Cucumbers
The delicate flavors of young spring vegetables only make their appearance for a short period of time. Now is the time to enjoy radishes, rhubarb, spring onions, and peas while they’re at their peak. While shopping the farmer’s market last week for inspiration for my Easter Brunch contribution I was excited to find pea shoots! Pea shoots or pea tendrils … Read More
Crab-Stuffed Eggs
Yesterday was a beautiful Easter Sunday here in Savannah, GA. It was sunny and bright with temperatures just right for enjoying a brunch outdoors under the canopy of big oak trees. Which coincidentally, is how I spent my Easter Sunday! How did you spend yours? I’ll be posting recipes and photos from brunch in the near future. Now that the … Read More
Tips for Better Hard-Boiled Eggs
Not All They’re “Cracked Up” to Be Easter is this weekend and chances are probably pretty good that you’re boiling and dying eggs this week. Perhaps you’re saying “been there, done that” and are are already anticipating deviled eggs, egg salad, and lots of other uses for hard-boiled eggs. Hard-boiled eggs are about as straight-forward as cooking gets, right? Boil … Read More
Why Boiled Chicken is BAD!
Take a look at most recipes for chicken salad, casseroles, and other items that need cooked chicken and invariably they’ll probably list “boiled chicken” among the ingredients. Most people will probably then put the chicken in a pot, cover with water, add salt and pepper if we’re lucky, and then proceed to boil it until done. STOP!!!! Sure..the recipe calls … Read More
Root Beer Braised Short Ribs
The calendar might say spring but much of the weather map suggests otherwise! Whether you’re enjoying the spring flowers or still a few snow showers, I think you’ll still enjoy the deep rich flavors of these Root Beer Braised Short Ribs!
Wild Shrimp Woes
A perk of living in the Low Country region is having access to fresh sweet wild shrimp. Outside of shrimping regions there is little choice but to purchase frozen or previously frozen shrimp. That’s ok..no need to feel bad about it, that’s just the reality of enjoying a food item not from your particular region. Whether fresh or frozen, try … Read More
Braising Basics
I can think of no other cooking technique that can produce deep intense flavors and fork tender texture with minimal work than the technique of braising. Braising is a combination cooking technique that utilizes both dry heat (browning) and moist heat (simmering) to produce a luxurious melt in the mouth feel and deep flavor out of otherwise tough lack-luster cuts … Read More
Citrus Season
Oranges and orange juice, what would breakfast be without them? Browse the produce section of any grocery store today and you’ll certainly find oranges as a staple item available year-round. As a child it was traditional for mom to include an orange as part of our stocking loot at Christmas time. I once asked “why an orange?” It seemed like … Read More
Sun in My Belly Neighborhood Cafe
Just after the beginning of the year I took advantage of an extended weekend to visit friends in Atlanta. As is usually the case when I’m traveling and visiting other areas, I always like to seek out unique food vendors, kitchen and cooking retailers, as well as restaurants. I was first introduced to Sun in My Belly Neighborhood Café on … Read More