We needed a break from the Miami buzz and hubbub, so we headed to Key Largo with my brother and discovered that tranquility is not so far away. A little over an hour away. Once a small piece of paradise is found, we do have to eat to keep our bellies happy and contented,... Continue Reading →
My brother is a keen fan of wildlife and loves to be in constant contact with nature. We went for a drive to Key Largo and visited this bird sanctuary. It was a worthwhile stop. Pretty and very educational. Lots of bird poop everywhere and the massive, unblinking eyes of owls peering at you continually.... Continue Reading →
The Florida Keys is home to five districts, each with their own personality and charm that make visitors feel like they are in another world. Growing up around fish, Chef Bobby Stoky quickly learned how to do it all, from catching to cleaning and even cooking them. In the summers, he would dive for lobster... Continue Reading →
I wanted to go to this event but could not make it. Below is an excerpt provided by Cochon555 about the Miami winner for this year, Chef Diego Oka of La Mar by Gastón Acurio. Cochon U.S. Tour announces the Miami winner of the 10-city traveling culinary competition. Chef Diego Oka of La Mar by Gastón Acurio... Continue Reading →
Peruvian food will never cease to fascinate me so I am always on the lookout for restaurants that I have never tried before. Dr. Limón Ceviche Bar has been around since 2012 and I can’t believe that I missed it for such a long time. One of my dining companions, Miss G., was in town.... Continue Reading →
It is always a pleasure to eat by the water – listening to the ocean waves, gazing at boats while they pass by on a river, the sound of a fountain, are all captivating and appetite enhancing. Here is just a little list of places visited in Miami, restaurants that are always fun and serve... Continue Reading →
We celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Monkey at Bází. I am a Tiger, arch-enemy of the Monkey, so I thought that honoring the monkey would bring me the extra good luck I need in 2016. Bází is a contemporary, Asian-inspired restaurant located in Miami Beach. Chef Michael Pirolo creates Asian classic dishes and... Continue Reading →
My love affair with octopus began a long time ago, when I first moved into my own apartment and spent lots of time experimenting in the kitchen. I remember clearly driving all the way to North Miami, to a place called Lorenzo’s, to get a fresh octopus to cook an Italian recipe I got from... Continue Reading →
Lera Fortune is one of the best cooks in Grenada. Once you taste her food, it is impossible not to benchmark her dishes against anyone else’s. She has magic hands and a good soul – the perfect ingredients that make anything she cooks taste like a gift from her heart. Here is her method for... Continue Reading →
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