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FOOD

Crockpot Apples

November 1, 2010

I quartered and cored 9 Fuji apples and cooked them with their skins left on in a smallish crockpot for about 5 hours on low heat. I added rounded teaspoons of ground cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom and a couple dashes each of nutmeg, vanilla extract, and orange extract. I added enough water to almost cover [...]

Jeckll Island, Georgia

October 23, 2010

amusements and pastimes There’s an interesting getaway a leisurely five hour drive from Tampa: Jeckll Island, Georgia (www.jekyllisland.com). View Larger Map The History of Jeckll Island page of the above website gives an encapsulated account of its history: “In 1886, Jekyll Island was purchased to become an exclusive winter retreat for America’s most elite families, [...]

Tagged as: BOOKS, favorite articles, FOOD, Georgia, HISTORIC, NATURE

Bread in a basket

August 3, 2010

German Bakery, St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market Most images link to larger images. click on larger image for closeup

Tagged as: bakeries, favorite photos, Florida, FOOD, SINGLE PHOTOS, St. Petersburg

Skyway Jack’s, Old and New

August 1, 2010

a bit of Skyway Jacks history Skyway Jack’s is one of my long-time favorite St. Pete breakfast spots, dating back to its original location by the old Skyway Bridge. But, in addition to the current location described in the Inkwatu post linked to above, there’s also a new, additional location: 11140 4th Street North, Saint [...]

Tagged as: Florida, restaurants, SINGLE PHOTOS, St. Petersburg, transportation, weathered

Angie’s Front Porch Cafe

July 17, 2010

For some reason, with the exception of Moon Under Water, almost all downtown St. Pete restaurants are closed over the noon-hour on Sundays. For me, that’s one of the times I really want to “go out!” That’s why I was so happy to learn from the owners of Island Seafood Market & Bistro of Angie’s [...]

Tagged as: Florida, FOOD, restaurants, St. Petersburg

Dried Mushrooms

July 7, 2010

One of the challenges of being single is getting all the produce cooked while it’s still fresh. I’ve finally come to accept that simply isn’t going to happen until a fresh produce market opens within comfortable walking distance of my home so I can shop every day. Meanwhile, I keep working at ways to reduce [...]

Tagged as: FOOD, SHOPPING, Vegetarian

Lucky Star Hong Kong Style Chinese Restaurant

May 27, 2010

If you’re in the mood for authentic Cantonese on the St. Pete side of the bay there’s really only two places: ABC Seafood, reviewed earlier in Inkwatu, and the Lucky Star Hong Kong Style Chinese Restaurant (4175 66th Street North, St Petersburg, FL 33709-4915; 727-381-8888‎; map). On the Tampa side of the bay, my favorite [...]

Tagged as: Asian food, Chinese food, favorite articles, Florida, FOOD, restaurants, seafood, St. Petersbur, Vegetarian

Fort Worth Bavarian Bakery

May 7, 2010

On a recent business trip to Fort Worth, Texas, my friends there took me to the Bavarian Bakery and Cafe. Such an establishment may not seem to jive with the stereotypical Texan cuisine, but it is a very popular place with the locals and it is decidedly authentic as both the owner/operators–husband and wife, Stephan [...]

Tagged as: bakeries, FOOD, Forth Worth/Dallas, German food, Texas

Philfest 2010

March 31, 2010

Can there be any doubt that the mix of family, friends, and food is one of life’s greatest pleasures? One look at the pictures accompanying this article should be proof. Those smiles are deeply felt. Joined in common cause, these families and friends celebrate their Filipino community while preparing their culture’s foods. “Backstage” is where [...]

Tagged as: ACTIVITIES, Asian food, events, favorite articles, Florida, Tampa

Strawberries

March 18, 2010

click on photo then click again for close-up image P. G. Wodehouse once said, “Everything in life that’s any fun, as somebody wisely observed, is either immoral, illegal or fattening.” I’m so glad that’s not true of strawberries! They’re so good this year, and very affordable. And, local. Most images link to larger images. [...]

Tagged as: Florida, FOOD, SINGLE PHOTOS

Organic produce and fresh fish shopping in St. Pete.

March 8, 2010

Comments are often where the most interesting content is in a blog. I especially enjoy comments which are questions such as a recent one that asked how to find good produce locally. It prompted me to create an answer, which I posted as an answering comment, that summed up my favorite places for local produce. [...]

Tagged as: Florida, FOOD, Gulfport, markets, seafood, SHOPPING, St. Petersburg, Vegetarian

Romanesco

March 7, 2010

Taken 3/6/10, St. Petersburg, FL Saturday Morning Market — don’t forget to click on image and then click again to get to full-screen image. What an amazing vegetable, the romanesco. I’d never seen one before. Next time I’m at the market, I’m going to buy one to bring home to prepare and eat. This [...]

Tagged as: Florida, markets, plants, SINGLE PHOTOS, St. Petersburg, Vegetarian

Perk up your sandwich with kimchi

February 19, 2010

Anything tastes better rolled in a tortilla or layered into a sandwich. That basic truth is helping me to eat more vegetables. I sometimes even find salads tedious to eat, but when I roll them into a tortilla, I love them ever bit as much as an unhealthy burrito. This post isn’t even a [...]

Tagged as: Asian food, FOOD, Korean food, recipes

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