Sanibel summers are hot and muggy with rain showers rolling in during the afternoon hours. I love this time of the year when the island is sleeping and you can drive anywhere in no time and restaurants welcome you with open arms. This is the time of the year when my grandchildren come to visit ...
The blue butterfly bush (Rotheca myricoides) is part of the Verbena family of tropical flowering plants that love the sub-tropical environment of our area. Also known as butterfly Clerodendrum and Clerodendrum ugandense, the plant is originally from Africa. The best growing conditions for the ...
Oscar Wilde was known for lots of aphorisms but here’s one of my favorites: It’s what you read when you don't have to — that determines what you will be when you can't help it. Hmmm. I love that. But there’s a problem. According to an Economist poll taken in 2023, most Americans ...
A quick and easy appetizer that will impress your guests. I love going to the Italian deli and purchasing a variety of salumi and pickled vegetables. When I get home, I build my skewers and refrigerate them until I'm ready to serve them. Serves eight. (Chef tip: You can purchase mozzarella ...
Irises join other perennials in the great flower blooming season of springtime. The Regina iris (Neomarica caerulea “Regina”) is a striking example of the species. Also commonly called apostle iris or giant walking iris, it is a beautiful representation. The Regina iris is a wider-leafed ...
This delicious recipe was given to me by friends Cristina Blasi and Gabriella Mari, owners of Le Cordon Blue cooking school in Florence, Italy. We had a great time with them making pici pasta by hand and tossing them with this simple but delicious sauce. A must for anyone that wants to enjoy ...
