Thoughtfully Thankful
Is it cliché to talk about being thankful? It’s like when people say they are “blessed” because they got the last bottle of the BOGO wine at Publix. Are they really blessed? Are we really full of thanks?
View ArticleCrawfish Étouffée Rules Anywhere
I previously mentioned winning Travel Channel’s Miami installment of “Underground BBQ Challenge” with my crawfish étouffée recipe, “Art-toufée.” Here is the insider secret recipe that I have never...
View ArticleAmerican Wines for an American Holiday
November is the unofficial beginning of the end of the year, and for those of us who have had a rough 2020 (all of us), we can start to unpack the holiday decorations and at least pretend to be excited...
View ArticleQuality Time with Our Children is Irreplaceable
She had the biggest brown eyes. Her sweet wispy twists were swept into two adorable pig-tails. Her little mocha hands were clasped around the handle of the shopping cart and those big brown eyes seemed...
View ArticleDecorating With Memories of Cooler Climes
Autumn is my favorite season. It doesn’t have quite the same appeal living in Miami, but it means four important things here: the end of hurricane season, a reprieve from the heat...
View ArticleGiving in Our Own Backyard Uplifts Us All
Have you stopped to think about why you give? Are you motivated by a tax deduction or because it’s something you have a deep personal interest in? Are you moved by a direct personal appeal or a tug at...
View ArticleConsider Everyone at Your Thanksgiving Table
We now know that the infamous dinner in American history books where “Indians and pilgrims” shared a meal together in peace and harmony is a total myth. Nonetheless, “Thanksgiving” is a very ancient...
View ArticleA Port Wine for Any Palate
When did you last sit down and enjoy a glass of port? If the answer to this question is never or hard to remember, then it’s time to spark or reignite your interest and explore the alluring world of...
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