While the rest of the country celebrates the first day of summer, Floridians brace for it. It marks the beginning of hurricane season, as well as the return of relentless heat, humidity, and mosquitoes.
While the rest of the country celebrates the first day of summer, Floridians brace for it. It marks the beginning of hurricane season, as well as the return of relentless heat, humidity, and mosquitoes.
There’s nothing like a fresh, sun-ripened Florida strawberry. Their vibrant red color, sweet and juicy flavor, and perfectly balanced acidity have made these berries world famous.
Pineapple peels produce a pleasant fizzy and refreshing beer
As the mild Florida winter stretches ahead, gardeners are looking for easy-to-grow crops for the backyard garden. Collard greens are always my top recommendation. They’re a low-maintenance, abundant and beautiful addition to any garden, providing a versatile, nutritious ingredient for a variety of dishes — from Southern classics to international cuisine.
As the mild Florida winter stretches ahead, gardeners are looking for easy-to-grow crops for the backyard garden. Collard greens are always my top recommendation.
As the holiday season unfolds, the calendar fills with opportunities for parties from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Besides the traditional celebrations, we often forget about the gatherings in between each holiday when we need something to serve or take along other than cookies.
As the scorching heat of summer finally gives way to milder temperatures, fall is the best time to cook outside in Florida. Next time you fire up the grill, leave some room for a few ears of corn to make a vibrant salad that will liven up any meal.
Florida summer is famously inhospitable. The air is thick with humidity and the heat is relentless. Late afternoons are punctuated by thunderstorms; mosquitoes rule at dusk. Even when the tropics seem quiet, hurricanes remain on our radar. But there is a reward for all the sweat and suffering: the sweet taste of a perfect mango.
Florida summer is famously inhospitable. The air is thick with humidity and the heat is relentless. Late afternoons are punctuated by thunderstorms; mosquitoes rule at dusk.
