The world works in mysterious ways. Some call it fate. Some call it luck. Some call it serendipity. Whatever you call it, life can bring unexpected surprises from time to time. Like when you get the “Will you go with me?” note back and the “Yes!” box is checked. Or like when you get called…
Sushi
Growing up in the South meant that fish was battered and deep fried. And the only raw fish I came in contact with was at the end of a hook used to catch larger fish. And rice, well, any rice we ate was covered in gravy or cooked as perlow. So when I saw…
Seared Scallops
“He went to Paris, lookin’ for answers to questions that bothered him so…” Jimmy Buffett, He Went to Paris. What could Jimmy be looking for in Paris you might ask? What were all those questions that had him all worked up? I can’t answer that, and in fact, as the song goes, neither could Jimmy….
Roasted Eggplant Dip
“Master Yoda, I promise to return and finish what I’ve begun. You have my word.” – Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back. And just like Luke in Return of the Jedi, you have kept your promise and are back to continue your instruction in the ways of the force. Luckily, you haven’t had your…
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Up until now, I imagine that you have been enjoying my carnilicious dishes in the privacy of your own home. Perhaps you have boldly passed on some of the recipes to your friends. Or perhaps, you have been secretly relishing each tasty morsel and have decided to give the whole vegan thing a go. Then…
Asian Lettuce Wraps
You are back. I guess this sort of means that we are on our second date. And while I haven’t even asked you to “Go with me” yet, I do have a confession. One of the greatest movie series of all times is Rocky. Now this cinematic masterpiece agreeably “jumped the shark” after Rocky…