The chickens and I got together with Miss E. to sample the offerings of a Japanese restaurant that recently opened in Kendall. It was an entirely different and memorable experience. The décor was unique and very beautiful. We sat inside at one of the teppanyaki tables, which we shared with another family, unusual for us... Continue Reading →
This site at the southern tip of Florida has been called 'a river of grass flowing imperceptibly from the hinterland into the sea'. The exceptional variety of its water habitats has made it a sanctuary for a large number of birds and reptiles, as well as for other threatened species. We went walking, taking pictures... Continue Reading →
I had been waiting for the opening of this restaurant since December 2013. It did not open until the following March, just in time for my birth-month My companions on this little culinary adventure were Miss E. and the chickens who are always ready to sample new foods. The atmosphere was delicious, the inside... Continue Reading →
I was craving a particular dish that Juvia only serves on Fridays, Chirashi, so I took the chickens on yet another culinary adventure to this restaurant situated on a rooftop on Lincoln Road, South Beach. Cravings at my age are not frequent, so when they come along they have to be indulged. Chirashi, also known... Continue Reading →
Why I Love Miami: A Food Lover’s Perspective
There is more to Miami than rice and beans and Cuban sandwiches. Miami has not one taste but an array of them, an immense multicultural collection of good things to eat and drink. What does Miami taste like? Like pan con lechón, churrasco, tacos, ceviche and flan. Like chirasi, arepas, roasted chicken, key lime pie,... Continue Reading →
Asian Cultural Festival in Homestead – A Photo Tour
The Asian Cultural Festival is a two-day annual event that features Asian crafts, art, exotic music and dance, highlighted by a tasty selection of authentic Far Eastern cuisine. A fun-filled family event, the Asian Culture Festival that takes place in The Fruit & Spice Park every year around March, offers a virtual day trip to... Continue Reading →
Tomatoes and Tamales at Placita Los Girasoles
Placita Los Girasoles is a fruit and produce market in the Redlands area of Miami. It also offers some great tamales and sweet corn served with butter, mayonnaise, salt, chili powder, Parmesan cheese and hot sauce on the side. This is an ideal place to get fresh fruits and vegetables and have a quick bite.... Continue Reading →
They Make Wine in Florida? Yes, at Schnebly Redland’s Winery
Peter and Denisse Schnebly have been living and working in South Florida for over 25 years. They set a goal of starting an agro-tourism business based from their farms in the Redlands of South Florida. In the spring of 2003 the couple invited their friend, Bill Wagner the owner of Wagner Winery (Lodi, New York) for a... Continue Reading →
