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
When you reach a certain age, you don’t need more stuff, so for my Mom’s (undisclosed) Birthday, I made her a special Birthday Dinner. She’s a Western Woman and loves Steak and Potatoes, so that’s what we had. Her boyfriend Bob, my sister Elise and Elise’s boyfriend Bill joined us
Le Petit Maison (LPM) is a fancy-pants, white tablecloth, scrape the crumbs off the tablecloth type of place. But unlike some interactions of American diners in Gay Paree, everyone we encountered at a recent dinner- from the hostess to the efficient servers- were warm and welcoming. The dining room seems
So, here are some products I’m loving right now, that are especially perfect for the summertime. #1 Mango Cream Bar From Trader Joe’s, this is the perfect summertime treat that won’t break the calorie (or piggy) bank. They are creamy, fruity and brilliant orange bars, with an outside shell of
So last Sunday, I was anticipating the arrival of Wyatt and Phoenix, who were to be dropped off by their other grandmother, Lela (short for Abela) that night, through torrential rains. I made a trip to Five Below to stock up on goodies for the Treasure Chest. The Treasure Chest
So I wrote in pencil next to this recipe in my Perfect Scoop cookbook by David Leibowitz: “I really wanna try this.” I finally did and I’m so glad I listened to myself. It has turned into my favorite summertime (or anytime) ice cream because it is semi-healthy (it’s got
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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