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Sweet Potato Biscuits are Never Out of Style in This Family
Family recipes are a conduit for shared memories and connects us to generations past and generations to come.
London by Night is a Wonderful Sight
London by Night has always been one of my favorite Frank Sinatra tunes, because it perfectly captures a reverence for London after dark that it’s almost impossible not to feel when you’re there.
A New Take on Deviled Eggs at The Fat Snook in Cocoa Beach
The Fat Snook in Cocoa Beach has a playful, delicious and innovative approach to the deviled egg. Also, a look at the history of the deviled egg courtesy of the North Carolina Egg Association.
Restaurant Rave: Ecco Vino Seafood and Wine Bar in Edinburgh
I was a travel-weary pilgrim looking for a solo seat at a restaurant on a Saturday night in Edinburgh, and Ecco Vino provided a rave-worthy experience.
Huffington Post Article: The Best Cheeses for A Cheeseburger
Huffpost recommends branching out on the choice of cheese for your burger.
Haiku in Appreciation of Leafless Trees in Winter
In winter, leafless trees frame the landscape or cityscape, delicate and lacy while at the same time sturdy and lasting.
It’s Amazing How You Can Turn Almost Anything Into a Learning Opportunity
A short story about a treasured moment with my son about learning from mistakes, whether your own or others.
Happy New Year! The Sun has Set on 2022 and Risen on 2023
It’s a bright, shiny new year. What will we do with it? Instead of resolutions for New Year’s, a focus word (or two).
I Wandered Lonely and Now Remember Daffodils
An example from another poet helped me break through writer’s block and honor my grandmother’s passing 2 years ago today.
The Randomness of You, the Randomness of Me – It’s a Gestalt Thing
It started out with cooking and recipes as the Glover Gardens Cookbook and grew into something else, something more, something unexpected.
What’s More Festive than a Wreath? A Collection of Easy Appetizers for Your Holiday Parties
This month’s Southern Living magazine sports several easy “recipes” for Christmas wreath appetizers that got me in the mood to revisit this simple but attractive finger food for a holiday buffet.
The Glover Gardens Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe – Finally!
A time-tested and family-approved Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe with a step-by-step how-to guide.
It’s Not Christmas without Cookies!
A Christmas cookie recipe roundup, praise for my daughter-in-law and a cute photo shoot with a toddler and proud grandfather.
Holiday Spice Stars: A Cookie Recipe Just in Time for Christmas
These star-shaped cookies are deceptive; their look is humble but the taste is super-sophisticated, with a depth of flavor that comes from multiple spices that the 3 Wise Men might’ve brought on a starry, starry nigh
Grilled Zucchini Panini: Another Sandwich Wednesday Hit!
Creamy smoked gruyere and tangy paprika-spiked pesto are the perfect complements to grilled zucchini for a weeknight panini. But don’t let the vegetarian nature of the sandwich fool you – it is hearty!
A Family Cooking Class is the Final Test of the Glover Gardens Gumbo Recipe
A family cooking class was a GREAT opportunity to finalize the Glover Gardens gumbo recipe. And, what a great Gumbo Team my second cousins made… the Owens Gumbo Bros.
Celebrate the Holidays with a Tart Cherry Amaretto Sparkler
The cocktail pick for Thanksgiving this year is our Cherry Amaretto Sparkler. It’s like a cherry mimosa with a splash of amaretto, which elevates it to elegant sophistication somewhat reminiscent of a chocolate-covered cherry cordial.
New Recipe! Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar
Sweet potatoes roasted with a spicy-sweet rub get all dressed up with goat cheese and balsamic vinegar, making this a great dish for the holiday table.