Family food traditions resonate during any season, but perhaps more now as we adjust our lives to deal with challenges. I thought a visit to my North Carolina heritage would bring some of the joys of homecoming. One of my direct ancestors, Colonel Benjamin Cleveland defeated the Bloody British at the Battle of King’s Mountain. …
It’s beginning to feel more like autumn and these recipes provide a bridge into the excitement of this gentle season from the heat of late summer. These are coastal dishes and you’ll enjoy the exciting inclusion of Carolina Gold Rice from Anson Mills. Steinhatchee Seared Scallops Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb sea scallops side muscle removed1 …
Staying true to our desire to inspire and elevate safe home entertaining, a/k/a backyard tailgating, we are showcasing some favorite recipes from Tennessee and Georgia. Yes, two college teams representing each state are playing in an important game, but we can really have lots of fun with food and drinks in the comforts of home. …
My favorite season. Moderation is the norm and we are able to enjoy the fruits from nature even in uncertain times. There are so many pleasant diversions now, particularly football. Television brings the games to the safe place of homes and tailgating is forever our celebration of things wonderful. These recipes and wines have built-in …
Football season is in full throttle with one important change: most of us will be watching from the safety of home. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t entertain and enjoy a weekend with delicious, appropriate food, adventurous cocktails and daring wines. Garnish every dish with team colors. Arrange a decorative table showcasing a centerpiece adorned …
These recipes are geared for tailgating. I’ve written and broadcast about this great, very American outdoor feast for decades, visiting college campuses throughout the South on gamedays. The memories of laughter, flavors and aromas are priceless. Sure, football is different for now, but what a welcome diversion. Fans are staying home, tailgating this season on …
Tailgating is different this year. For the first time since our 1984 Tailgating debut, we’re doing it virtually. Gathered in backyards and patios, football games will be enjoyed while we celebrate the glorious season with food and great beverages. We’ve included Sangria, a spectacular sparkling wine, an original margarita and a heritage Florida Bloody Mary …
“Travel as much as possible. Meet new people and enjoy new places.” The best advice I ever received came from my father. Leaving home for college several hundred miles from home was initially uncomfortable. It was the beginning of a new life. With no car, little money, I was a stranger in a strange land,. …
September gently introduces transition. The seasons ever-so-gradually change, shadows are longer, days get shorter. The growing season will end soon, launching the harvest celebrations beginning sometime around the autumn equinox. We celebrate the bounty and glory nature provides with a generous sharing of good food. This week, recipes for gumbo, eggplant parmesan and blueberry cobbler …
The summer is entering its final stages and I find myself drawn to memories of food with origins beyond our borders. My introduction to Cuban cuisine was Garcia’s, a fabulous Tallahassee restaurant near the FSU campus. For a very naive 17 year-old freshman, Black Bean Soup with rice and hot Cuban bread became a weekly …
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