All Foodies in Miami know about Miami Spice, the special prix-fixe meals that Miami restaurants offer in August and September to attract locals to eat out. For quite some time, there’s also been “Taste of the Gables“, a similar program, exclusively (isn’t everything?) in tony Coral Gables. Now, while we
My friend Leonor informed me she was getting rid of all her black plastic cooking utensils, such as spatulas, spoons and ladles, and replacing them with high-quality, hardwood utensils. She suggested it might be a topic for Foodie in Miami, so of course I researched it, as I hadn’t heard
I definitely want to talk about getting rid of black plastic utensils, plastic cutting boards and take-out containers, but this blog post is about some food information I’ve gathered in the last few weeks. If I don’t talk about it now, it may be obsolete shortly, like yesterday’s news. I
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
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
Exciting news! After two years of realizing I needed an index for my recipes, it’s finally happened. I was at a loss of where to start and when I went to look for web designers, it was overwhelming! Luckily, my sister Kelley recommended web designer Ray Briant with thinkbigwebsites and
When I first started dating my now-husband Zeke in 2002, a widower with three little girls, he promised me one date night a week. His time was limited, but this was his commitment to me and our budding relationship. Fast forward to the Fall and Football season rolled around. Our
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.