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Garden on the First Day of Spring

Since it’s a rainy day, thought I would post photos of my little herb garden from last week, on the first day of Spring. I have mostly herbs, but also an eggplant and a couple peppers. I also planted a sweet potato that sprouted and some scallions I grew from

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Bread

Gullah Geechee Banana Bread

I have made many banana breads in my day (and tasted more) and this one ranks up with the best. It is not in any way a healthy banana bread, made with lots of butter and sugar, but it is a delicious treat. The pecans and almond extract give it

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Something old, something new

The great thing about having grandchildren (and children) is that you get to see the world through their eyes. Sometimes we forget that these little people “so fresh from God” don’t know about things we take for granted. The other day I took my 9-year old grandson Wyatt to Dadeland

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Blog

Best Food City in America

I anxiously opened my Food and Wine newsletter this week to discover who was awarded the title of Best Food City in America. To my surprise and delight, it was Miami! They considered attributes such as “affordability, diversity, accessibility and quality”, used 28 separate metrics and compared 182 cities to

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Healthy

The Perfect Salad Dressing

This salad dressing recipe hits all the notes I want to complement my salad – tart, sweet, complex and most of all, yummy. While it might not go with every single salad you make, it is the one I reach for most. This dressing can be made in five minutes-

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Healthy

Leftover Apples

I have a little apple cruncher living in my house. He loves apples but, unfortunately, often takes one bite and leaves the rest. I am way too frugal to discard a perfectly good apple, but what to do? Of course, you could cut off the offending brown bite and eat

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About Gina Guilford

A former Air Florida flight attendant and daughter of a pilot, I love traveling, cooking and entertaining. Whether exploring Miami’s newest hot spots, visiting old favorites or discovering hidden gems, I’m always up for an eating adventure. My Foodie in Miami website shares personal essays, recipes, restaurant news and reviews, as well as views from my tropical garden.

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