First a disclaimer: I took a short cut with the crawfish. I used my favorite seafood company called Louisiana Crawfish Company (lacrawfish.com) I’ve ordered crawfish from them at least once […]
Grilled oysters with garlic, white wine, parsley and lemon
This past weekend my buddy Frank’s family came in from France and we wanted to greet them with a little Southern hospitality. Frank and I have been craving grilled oysters […]
Sanibel Ray in his glory!!
Recipes to follow!!
Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon
Willet Pot Still Reserve Bourbon The cool bottle alone makes Willet Pot Still Reserve Bourbon worth buying. This is one of my top five favorite bourbons. The taste […]
Traditional rice and peas
Rice and peas is a traditional Jamaican side dish. But don’t let the name fool you, there are no peas in this dish! The “peas” are beans! I like to […]
Cabbage slaw with vinegar dressing
My vinegar based cabbage slaw is a great accompaniment to any Carribean, Jamaican, or barbeque dishes. Serves 6. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 cups cabbage, shredded 1/2 cup carrots, […]
Jerk Chicken
This past Sunday funday consisted of one of my favorite dishes, jerk chicken. I made my own jerk marinade and sauce, but I have to admit that it can be […]
Mermaid Garden Cafe, Fort Myers
I went to a new, great restaurant in Fort Myers today. Gloria, of Cafe Napoli fame, opened this small cafe in the Atrium on College in Fort Myers. Mermaid Garden […]
Grilled Florida Grouper with rum soaked sweet potato, arugula, and spinach salad
This past Saturday Bob, my next door neighbor dropped off some grouper for me that he had caught during a fishing trip. I love seafood! But, it just so happens […]
Brown rice and kale pilaf with shallots
I’m making brown rice and kale pilaf with shallots to accompany my chicken with lemons and olives but this dish is a great side dish for many meals. Simple, fresh […]