Appetizer, Anyone?

At a local restaurant the other night, I ordered an appetizer that was quite flavorful.  It was good yet I was looking for a bit more bang than it delivered.  I copied their basic idea of a stuffed fried wonton, tinkered around with the filling combination and ended up with a variation that I liked [...]

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Almost Art Smiths Pistachio Chicken in Curry Sauce

Infrequently, I try a recipe that someone hands off to me. This one came from the Oprah website, a site known for a variety of offerings yet never a recipe that I’ve enjoyed without alteration or enhancement. This recipe was no different—so I made it not once but twice.
The first time I followed the recipe [...]

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Shark’s Cove Review Becomes a Photo Shoot on the Beach

As long as I can recall my feet have always had sparks beneath my heels.  I can’t stay in one place for long periods of time.  The road, the sky and even the ocean beckon me from afar.

When my online friend, Tonia, mentioned her layover on the first leg of her journey to Australia, my [...]

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