For many people, “Florida” conjures up a certain image, often comprised of Art Deco buildings in Miami and retired folks from the Northeast. I know that Florida; I lived in or near Miami Beach for most of my twenties. But that’s not the Florida where I was raised, and it’s not the Florida I holdContinue reading “River Fishing and Lazy Days – The Unknown Florida”
Category Archives: Food
When the Canadians came to the Lowcountry
One of the things I enjoyed most about living in the Pacific Northwest, was proximity to Canada. I’ve visited the country many times, travelling often to Vancouver. I’ve also cross-country skied (and eaten) my way through Whistler, British Columbia. But it was during a 2006 car trip when I, toured the Canadian Rockies; ran alongContinue reading “When the Canadians came to the Lowcountry”
Shucked and served in a blink…
Met up with my Mom and Dad today for lunch at the Shell Oyster Bar. The Shell, a Tallahassee, Florida institution, is beloved by a wide variety of folks – everyone from lobbyists to college students, to farmers, pile in for oysters (fresh out of Apalachicola… Bay) and some of the best fried seafood you’ll ever eat.Continue reading “Shucked and served in a blink…”
Dinner: French Green Beans and Greek Feta
Food: How to cook a wolf, Seattle, WA
A wonderful dinner at the Ethan Stowell restaurant, How to Cook a Wolf in the Seattle neighborhood of Queen Anne with my sister Carol Marty. It was delicious – pork belly and martini madness. Afterwards, during my walk, I spotted a beautifully lit mid-century modern building.