Author Archives: Lem0815

I’m not one to eat soup in the summer but my husband has been asking for this for weeks so I made him a batch this week. It’s up there as one of my favorite soups. 2 tbsp olive oil 1 pork tenderloin (1-1.5 lbs) cut into small pieces 1 large onion chopped 4 cupsContinue reading “Pork Chili Verde”

There are quite a few things I love about Southern Florida. My group of fun loving friends, a blackened fresh catch of the day, lots of sunshine, and Cuban coffee. I have been trying to perfect it at home and it’s good but it’s got nothing on an authentic one.

One of the things that makes me love cooking is the art of creation as I’m not creative in any other area. I read a few different recipes and take things from them to make it my own. Don’t be afraid to substitute or omit. Use what you got as long as it makes sense.Continue reading “Chicken Caprese with a butter lettuce salad….”

Sides are my favorite especially flavorful vegetable ones. I had collards in my share the other week and this has by far my favorite way to prepare them. Cook 3 slices of bacon in a pan then remove to a paper towel lined plate. Sauté half of a diced onion in bacon grease for aContinue reading “Pass me the collards….”

It’s blueberry season and maybe you are picking them or bought a ton from your local library- here are some ways to use them up. Freeze them for smoothies or a snack with almond milk (see previous posts). Rinse them then place on a baking sheet and flash freeze. Take out after a hour orContinue reading “Ways to use up all those blueberries….”