The Setting: Casual pizza place with about a 50-50 table to booth ratio (rooftop for private parties)
Staff: Very friendly
The Food: The BEST American-style pizza this town has to offer. My personal preference demands a thick, chewy crust with good sauce. And, they deliver each and every time. The crust is delicious with a […]
Classic Home Desserts By Richard Sax
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
Type of Cookbook: Classic, old timey and historic desserts cookbook
Photography: Limited, color food photography
Level of Cooking Skills Required: simple to intermediate
Contents: 350 recipes of varying lengths — English baking is strongly represented. Many of which have been passed down through […]
A recent fascination with Anthony Bourdain’s show No Reservations has awakened my need to indulge in a bit of nostalgia. I remember the exotic foods that I’ve tasted. Sadly, my own experience has not stimulated a need to pursue this path. Most of my experiences in the exotic food realm have been incredibly disappointing. […]
Prashad – Cooking with Indian Masters By J. Kalra and Gupta Singh
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Type of Cookbook: Indian Photography: Limited color food photography and b/w photographs of the authors Level of Cooking Skills required: A range of basic to intermediate skills required Contents: 212 pages of recipes broken down into several […]
It’s Summerfest’s 25th anniversary. And, what better way to remember the past than to dress as you would have in 1984! So, drag out your favorite pair of vintage jeans or whatever it was you were wearing in the ’80s and head out to Summerfest this weekend. Meet some of the best local artists, […]
Mid-East Food Festival
Authentic Mid-Eastern cuisine, live music, folk dancing and the Dabke dance group will be some of the offerings at the St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church. Can you think of a better way to spend a day than enjoying good food and music with family and friends? The assortment of food and […]
Chocolate Chunk Pecan, Oatmeal Raisin, Double Chocolate Chunk, Almond Marble, or Peanut Butter Chocolate…. No matter what variety you choose, your taste buds will be rewarded. When you build a cookie on a base of high quality ingredients, you are rewarded with a stellar final product. And, these beauties never sit on shelf long […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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