I've never been a fan of Candy Corn–There just isn't anything sophisticated or enticing about them. And, If I had to describe the way those tricolored cones tasted, I would say they were nothing more than chewy globs of sugar and high fructose corn-syrup. My daughter seemed to think we could ... [Read More]
Forbidden Fall Cider
My pumpkins make their grand appearance out of the attic in August, and by September the house smells of cinnamon and apple pie. It doesn't matter that Florida is the stepchild to every season– every season but one, "Sweltering Summer"– my family and I have become quite good at bringing ... [Read More]
The Best Iced-Coffee Ever
Coffee: A drink made from the roasted and ground beanlike seeds of a tropical shrub; served hot or iced. The very definition of this miracle beverage undermines all that it does for people across the world. I mean, this stuff saves lives in my home, Every... Single... Day! And to ... [Read More]
Delicious Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes or 4 Roma tomatoes cored and quartered 1 onion peeled and quartered 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 cups long-grain 4 cloves garlic minced 1/2 green pepper (or 2 jalapeno seeded) 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth(or vegetable broth) 1 ... [Read More]
Crema Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients: 5 chicken breasts (not split) 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 of a chicken bouillion cube 2 garlic cloves, minced. 1 small onion, chopped 1 lime 2 1/2 cup chicken broth 15 small flour tortillas 2 cups mild cheddar cheese 1 tomato chopped 1/2 cup ... [Read More]