While much of our country is knee-deep in pumpkin spice, scarves, boots and crisp breezes, here in Miami we are stuck in the muck. It’s been hot, humid, muggy and raining, raining, raining every day. Usually it starts pouring in the afternoon, which is normal for Miami in July and
I hear Fall knocking on my doorstep. Schedules, for September, October and November are already filling up. I could have sworn I felt a nip in the air the other morning when I went out to walk and, of course, the kids are back in school. They seem to start
I am submerged in the land of farts, “whoever smelt it dealt it”, burps, peeing in the bushes, unflushed toilets, “jinx- you owe me a coke”, wiping mouths on t-shirts. burps, stinky feet, tipping cereal bowls up to drink the milk, Hot Wheels, superhero underwear, Pop Tarts, Cap’n Crunch, Spaghettios,
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
Tuesday was the First day of Summer, although in Miami, it’s felt like summer for a while. I took photos of my garden, which I try to do at the beginning of each season. While my tomatoes are gone, as well as most of my herbs, I do still have
If you can’t travel this Summer, you can watch movies about traveling. Here are some of my favorite movies to help you take a Cinematic Road Trip. It Happened One Night Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert at the height of their popularity, I love this film about a runaway bride
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.