Stone Crabs // Captain Kirk’s Stone Crabs, Naples FL

Fresh stone crabs sold by the pound, packed on ice and cracked to order. Whenever I visit a place that is next Continue reading →

RECIPE // Goat Cheese Trio

Goat cheese marinated and served three ways: 1) with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs; 2) with mushrooms, parsley, and minced garlic; Continue reading →

RECIPE // Mam Papaul’s Mardi Gras King Cake

A delicious o-shaped pastry topped with coloured sugar sprinkles and stuffed with brown sugar praline, toasted pecans, and a tiny baby. Three years ago I was invited to a Mardi Continue reading →

RECIPE // Carrot Cake

Moist carrot cake with golden raisins, walnuts, creamed cheese frosting, and lemon zest. I saw this post for a delicious-looking carrot Continue reading →

Vegan Stuffed Cabbage with Lingonberries // KonstnärsBaren, Stockholm SW

Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with lentils and beans accompanied by yellow beet roots, sugar snap peas, radishes, and lingonberries. This Continue reading →

Tiramisu // Da Enzo de 19, Rome IT

Coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone custard and dusted with cocoa. I’ve finally arrived at the last of a long series of Continue reading →

Salmon with Fennel Basil Ice Cream // Terre dAcqua, Rome IT

Raw sushi-grade salmon drizzled with aromatic fennel basil ice cream and sprinkled with scallions. This is one of the best and most Continue reading →

Pizza Prociutto Cotto // Obika, Rome IT

Charcoal-roasted ham, violet artichokes in olive oil, casatica di bufala, oven-baked olives, mozzarella di bufala, and fresh basil. I love Continue reading →