Time for Trifle–E is for England
It’s Christmas time. I’ve arrived at E is for England. Trifle is my favorite dessert.
Chicken Tikka Kebabs and Hummus–D is for Dubai
Store-bought hummus will no longer be on your shopping list once you try this authentic recipe. The Chicken Tikka Kebabs are the perfect accompaniment for a Lebanese themed meal.
Pink Shrimp with Shells–C is for Captiva
Cajun inspired barbecued in the oven shrimp using Key West Pink Shrimp this time.
Pão de queijo–B is for Brazil
Brazilian cheese rolls made with tapioca, so gluten-free! From easy to less easy. I have a method for everyone.
Viennese Coffee Cake–A is for Austria
I have decided to take you on a brief trip down memory lane to Austria after this text exchange with my two sisters last week: N – I must admit, I really do miss not having taken a real vacation this year… Ah, well, maybe next year. L – We keep looking at the Viking cruise …
Mango Pineapple Hammock Island Salsa
A few weeks ago I put this teaser photo on our Hammock Homemade Facebook Group page. Of course, the chips were particularly intriguing for their cheerful colors. However, it was the mango pineapple salsa that I had just created that was my inspiration. I used to whip up fresh salsas when we were in …
No Pectin Pepper Jelly by Demand
You need pectin to set jellies and jams. It just doesn’t have to come out of a packet. During these days, we especially don’t need to be running to the supermarket for that one additional item, especially one that isn’t essential. At least it isn’t essential in packet form. Serrano peppers, apples, and citrus fruits …
Made in the Shade–A Garden in the Hammock
Both of the last two month’s second Saturday Plant Sales at Washington Oaks Park in the Hammock of Palm Coast brought me within hearing of the following question: What plants grow in the shade? There once was a time that I also wondered the answer. Now I pipe up with my two cents worth and …
Scottish Shortbread Better than Best
Never believe you have the best recipe. I thought my earlier blogpost recipe on lemon and rosemary shortbread was very good. It made great use of Hammock ingredients to one-up your basic butter, flour and sugar recipe for the same and it was fairly simple to prepare as well as tasty. The best? That is always a matter …
Come Cruise with me to Greece and Italy
Every cruise has to begin somewhere. Ours departed from Civitavecchia, the port of Rome Italy. It is located appoximately 40 minutes from the Fiumicino Airport, by car. Civitavecchia I have always said to friends and relatives that there is nothing wrong with Italy. That sounds like a backhanded compliment, but you name it: coffee, ice-cream, …