Floridians used to call avocados “alligator pears.”
Mango Mahi Larb
I cannot tell you how many different mango recipes we tried before finding one we deemed “mango mania-worthy.” Somehow we settled on a dish called larb, which was a bold move.
Mango Mania 2017
The most devout mango lovers I know gather in a grove of moonlit mango trees to kickoff the start of each season. There’s tropical music, a bar serving every kind of mango cocktail, and of course there’s mango food galore.
Garden Fresh Kombucha Flavors
If you’re still on the fence about kombucha, I’m going to try one last time to win you over.
Florida Homebrewed Kombucha
My grandma made this stuff she called “mushroom tea.” It was a big jar filled with murky liquid and floating blobs. It certainly raised some eyebrows, and I’m sure that’s half of why she did it.
May in Bloom
My favorite plants are gifts from family and friends, like these Amazon lilies from grandma.
Arugula with an Olive Oil-Fried Egg
Everyone could use a healthy salad that’s ready in five minutes.
Surinam Cherry Sambal
I’ll never forget the first time I tried homemade sambal. Two family friends, Yanti and Irna, were staying with us one summer. We were all stocked up on the ABC brand of Indonesian sambal that’s a staple in our family, but after a month these Balinese girls were craving the homemade stuff they ate back home.
Bloody Mary Pickled Shrimp
I’ve got your Mother’s Day brunch right here.
Mint Juleps
My friend Kelley sent me on a quest for the ultimate mint julep for Derby Day. This drink has only four ingredients: bourbon, mint, sugar, and ice. I’ve had my share, but I’ve never made one at home. How hard could it be?