Lupini Beans

In my memory, lupini beans were tender, sweet, creamy, buttery and accented by a hint of salt.  I remember eating them with my grandmother.  They were the perfect snack as we waited for a big family dinner.  

One of many, they were a weekend ritual.  Steak on Fridays…always.  But, on Sunday, anything was fair game.  From [...]

FetishCon 2009 Tampa

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Sadly, Missed…

But, next year…

Fairchild Gardens
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
305 667 1651

Versailles on Calle Ocho — Saving the Best for Last in Miami

Versailles… This sign beckons you.  I don’t believe it’s possible to drive down Calle Ocho (8th Street) without stopping.  It might just be for a cafe cubano.  Or, it might be for a pressed sandwich or pastellito (a guava pastry with or without cheese).  Or, if you’re lucky, you might just get to sample my personal favorite… [...]

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One of my all time favorite restaurants in Florida has got to be Little Havana.  Their Cuban food has the true ring of authenticity.  Every visit to South Florida demands a visit.  And, while it might not actually be located on Calle Ocho, their food will take you straight to Cuba.

Setting:  The large dining room [...]

Nostalgia

A recent visit to Florida has refreshed my memories and awakened my cravings for Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor.  For me, there is no ice cream parlor that will ever live up to it.  Jaxson’s is Florida to me.  No trip is complete without the mandatory visit… or two.  Jaxson’s is the definition of indulgence.  The sundaes [...]