“I smell children.” I utter this sing-song phrase from Hocus Pocus when I hear the patter of the little feet up my stairs and then the creaking open of my bedroom door, early in the morning. Giggling ensues and there they are- Wyatt and Phoenix- two of my grandsons, waiting
So, we made a Smoked Pork Butt for the first University of Miami football game at our house. A rub was massaged into the pork, apple cider was added to the smoke chips and then it smoked for hours. After going through all the trouble of smoking the Pork Butt,
Can you feel it? There’s the slightest of nips in the air, here in Miami. I noticed it, perfectly, on a distant Sunday- the first day of Fall. It’s a subtle change, but the air’s a little drier, the breeze a little breezier. It’s finally Fall, y’all! Miami-style, but Fall
If you are looking for one big last Hurrah of summer, this is your salad. It has all the delicious tastes of the season, tossed together; kind of like a summer sunset in a salad bowl. When I made this salad, I left the shrimp out and served it on
Why do they call Labor Day the end of Summer? It’s actually 20 days before the end of summer! Maybe because it’s the last big Holiday before Fall? As for me, I can’t wait for Fall in all its Pumpkin Spice glory. A columnist for the Miami Herald talked about
The first thing you notice about The Gibson Room, right off Coral Way, is that it’s dark. Very, very dark. This is because the walls and ceiling are painted slate grey, but also because the lights on the tables are itty, bitty votives and there isn’t much more in the
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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