Shrimp Fried Rice

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  I have been up for a couple of hours now and the sun has yet to rise.  I’m savoring the last few minutes of quiet time before my husband gets up and invites me for a walk down the beach to the local Starbucks two hotels over.  The last few days before Christmas were [...]

Prawn, Pesto, Fig and Feta Sandwich

Prawn, Pesto, Fig and Feta Sandwich-2

  I can count on one hand the number of times I will choose a sandwich for dinner (on any given month with few fingers left to spare) over a rice or pasta dish.  I wouldn’t think twice about a turkey, tuna or roast beef sandwich for lunch but for dinner?  I don’t know why [...]

Risotto with Saffron, Seafood and Peas

Saffron and Seafood Risotto-3

  I have always been a good eater.  My mother never had to worry about me cleaning my plate when I was a child.  Contrary to my youngest sister who had an aversion to cheese and whose favorite meal was a bowl of Froot Loops, I liked most everything…well, except vanilla ice cream.  I didn’t [...]

Taste of South America, Part 2: Squid Ink Love in Buenos Aires

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Dining in Buenos Aires is like dining in any other major city in the world–the options are plentiful.  There is no denying the superior beef my travel companions and I sampled during our visit but to assume that the city’s top offerings are limited to grilled meat is not entirely accurate.  I say this with [...]

Bucatini with Shrimp, Butterfish and White Wine

Bucatini w Shrimp Butterfish and White Wine-5

My island holiday is coming to a close.  It has been magical celebrating Christmas and New Year seaside.  I am reluctant to bid the beach farewell but I know our goodbye is temporary.  I will return. Before long I will once again be scouring the beach for shells and jogging along the ocean, the breeze [...]