Chef Jamie McFadden's Irish Potato Soup

              HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter 2 medium sized leeks 3 large potatoes, washed & peeled 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups of heavy cream 1 carrot chopped 3 pieces of celery, chopped 1 pinch...

Crab Cake Recipe

It’s been 20 years since Orlando Food Critic Scott Joseph raved about my Maryland Crabcakes at my MiMi’s Cafe in Longwood, Florida.  Since then I have been asked two dozen times for this coveted recipe, and in lieu of my Alma mater city of Baltimore going...

Summer Cocktail Secrets and Favorites

It is now officially hot pretty much everywhere in the United States.  So no matter if you are stuck in town, or you are able to sneak away to the beach for the weekends it’s time to show off your summer bar tending skills to your friends!!  The following...

Snow Days

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, well, if you reside anywhere further North than Tallahassee this most assuredly pertains to you.  Have been keeping tabs on friends and family who are frolicking outside – aka – shoveling massive amounts of snow, in my home state...

Lovely!

Lovely.  What a wonderful word for February.  I’m thinking lovely thoughts to chase away the winter doldrums, and a recipe which happens to be a favorite. To most, Valentines Day is a day to celebrate (or maybe not) your loved ones, showering them with an array of...