Fakahatchee grass (Tripsacum dactyloides), also known as gama grass, is a native ornamental grass found in the southeastern United States. The grass has bright green, narrow leaves or blades that have a serrated edge. They grow in rounded clumps and typically get 5-6 feet in height in our ...
This column is my last one as minister of the Captiva Chapel by the Sea. My three-year stint with the chapel is now complete, and my wife, Judy, and I will be returning to our home in the Florida Panhandle. These last three years have been a true privilege not only to serve the chapel ...
Are you looking for a fun dish at your next dinner party? These spicy little chicken meatballs are so good that you may eat them all before you get to serve them. I make them quite often when I have friends and family over and they are always the first appetizer to go. They are very easy to ...
Look out for the fruitful inkberry (Scaevola plumieri), a Florida native, as it grows its way throughout the sandy beaches. Do not be fooled by the name; this berry bush will not taste too great, but looks fabulous in any landscape in need of a fresh flare. You can spot the shrub growing green ...
A few years ago the book “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” by Marie Kondo, became a worldwide phenomenon. Since its first printing it has sold over eight million copies. And while its subject matter — simplifying and uncluttering our lives — isn't exactly a novel one, Kondo's ...
Use a variety of fresh fruits or berries when making this delicious almond torte. My mother made it at her bakery, Pasticceria Tilde in Bologna, Italy, on a large sheet tray and sold it by weight. It was so popular that it was always sold out. Serves eight. (Chef tip: I prefer to use almond ...
