The cycle of the seasons in Florida swamps revolves around water. I think of seasons in terms of wet or dry more than anything else. Typically summer and fall are wet, with winter and spring being dry, but that is not always the case. A dry summer in 2015 was followed by a wet winter […]
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Explore delicate wildlife like sea turtles and egrets, the natural beauty of a pristine coastline and quiet beaches and the buzzing culture of vibrant Vero Beach in Indian River County.
Clay Conley grew up in Limerick, Maine, a tiny town in the foothills of the White Mountains. Despite his origins, he can’t come up with a single rhyming limerick, dirty or otherwise. Still, it’s clear his childhood influenced him. His mother, a Czech-American school teacher, was a good home cook, and his systems analyst father […]
Yields 8 crisps PREPARATION: Drizzle spicy aioli on wonton shell. Garnish with cucumber and carrot. In a separate bowl, toss all remaining ingredients together. Layer on top. Spicy Aioli PREPARATION: Place ginger, garlic and lemon juice into the bowl of a food processor and run until smooth. Add mixture and remaining ingredients to a large […]
BUCATINI CARBONARA WITH MINT, PEAS AND EGG Serves 4 PREPARATION: In a large saute pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Add garlic and shallot and cook until soft. Deglaze with white wine and cook until reduced. Add cream and 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and reduce for 1 to 2 minutes. Add […]
BRAISED SHORT RIB EMPANADAS WITH AJI AMARILLO AND SALSA CRIOLLA Yields 8 empanadas PREPARATION: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pat the meat dry with a paper towel. Season the flour and the short ribs with salt and pepper. Dredge meat in flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. […]
Ask any Floridian: There’s nothing better than an ice-cold drink on a balmy summer day. That’s why it’s not unusual to see as many coolers on the beach as there are people. But for Virginia native James Collie, the typical cooler—one that’s hard-sided, bulky, and sometimes on wheels—wasn’t practical for outdoor pursuits. In his mind, […]
