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And Then There was One

I did say I was going to post about Greece (and I will) but breaking news (at least in our household) is we put an offer in on a house. We went to see four houses last week. One was the original we’d put an offer on in Gables by

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Trends

Food Trends 2026- Second Half

So you know about trends- here today, gone tomorrow. That’s why they’re trends. So, as an update from my January Trends post, here’s the latest and greatest in Food Trends, as seen by your humble Foodie in Miami. 3. Dot Cakes If you’re on Instagram or Tik Tok, you know

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And Then There Were None

So, this is the way my 5-year-old grandson Phoenix explained our present situation to his Mom A.J. “Bop didn’t like the little house and Gigi didn’t like the big house, so they decided they wouldn’t get either house.” It sounds like the plot of a P.D. Eastman book (Big Dog,

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Torn Between Two Houses

Feeling like a fool. Well, not really, but feeling very confused and I am well aware of a huge clock ticking overhead. We need to be out of our house by October, but of course we need to find a house before that, for inspections, closing, moving etc… We could

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Free at Last!

Three roofs, five air conditioners and one hundred palm trees. This has been my mantra for years, my reason for wanting to sell this house and downsize. We’ve been here 21 years and about a month ago, we sold our house. Finally. People think I am crazy. People think I’ve

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Appetizers/Cocktails

Spicy Black Bean Dip

The big game (Super Bowl) is one day away! The Seahawks and Patriots are playing in Santa Clara, California. I have to say I don’t care much about the game. For me it’s all about the commercials (at 10 million each for top-tier spots), the Halftime Show (interested to see

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Trends

Food Trends 2026

So, looking into my crystal ball (or cup of matcha) to predict and note the food trends that are happening these days. Drum roll please… Up Next: February

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Happy 2026 Foodies!

I’ve had New Year’s Eve’s where I partied till the wee hours, flitted from party to party and made very merry. There were New Year’s Eves at fancy restaurants (and overpriced menus) and some that were just dinner at home for two, with stone crabs, steaks and champagne at midnight.

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Let’s Give Thanks

When it comes to Thanksgiving, I’m a bit of a purist. Don’t mess with my Thanksgiving Feast, please! Turkey– I don’t care if it’s organic, Butterball, dry brined, wet brined (which I haven’t found helps), it must be Roasted. No smoked or fried turkeys for me. Because, while those methods

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Sweet Home Alabama!

We had a wedding in Huntsville, Alabama last week and my husband Zeke and I decided to make a Road Trip out of it. First stop, Tallahassee, Florida to visit my son Christopher, daughter-in-law Courtney and grandchildren Liam (4) and Luke (2). We visited them in their new house in

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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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