Category Archives: Fish

Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

TBMDM (Through Back Memorial Day Menu) This menu is one of my favorites. I had a Memorial Day BBQ several years ago at our home in Florida. There were around 30 people gathered to kick off the summer and we … Continue reading

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Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday

Big week coming up: Tuesday is FAT TUESDAY and the last day of Mardi Gras. Wednesday is Valentine’s Day. Wednesday is also Ash Wednesday – the beginning of Lent. Here are a few recipes to celebrate Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s … Continue reading

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BBQ Season In Full Swing

Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. The BBQ Season is in full swing and there is no better way to keep your kitchen cool than to use your outdoor grill. Be it a gas grill or … Continue reading

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Fried Calamari

Now that Christmas is over it is time to think about a New Year’s Eve Party Menu. Here is my recipe for Fried Calamari. Super easy, delicious and a real crowd pleaser. For more great appetizer and hors d’oeuvre recipes … Continue reading

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Farm to Table in Greenville

We made the big move and left Fort Lauderdale after 42 years of fun in the sun. A life of wonderful memories was cultivated in The Sunshine State:  A life where I began my career working in kitchens, becoming a … Continue reading

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Lobster Fest 2015

March is almost here and, for me, March is Lobster Fest Month. I’m not quite sure how this came about but I’m going to guess that it’s because my sister’s birthday is in March and she is the quintessential lobster … Continue reading

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What I Learned About Cooking Whole Fish

  Saturday night I cooked 2 whole Yellow-Tail Snappers.  And I learned a whole lot about whole fish while I was at it.  I got the inkling to cook whole fish after reading an article on the subject.  It looked … Continue reading

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