Jan Norris: Food and Florida

Don’t talk to me about putting sugar in cornbread. If you do, it’s Yankee Cornbread. Good for, well – I can’t think of anything. Southern cornbread requires a few things: A No. 8 or No. 10 iron skillet. No. 8 if you want a fat loaf, No. 10 if you like it thin and crispy. Grease. [...]

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A complaint just came in from a long-time friend of mine — someone who dines out with her husband regularly. They are not above spending hard-earned cash for a good meal as a form of entertainment, though both are good cooks. They travel the world and are sophisticated diners — and love good food and wines. [...]

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I went to Stuart today to interview Cliff Burg, of the Burg & Divosta team of house builders. Burg’s a sixth generation Floridian – a delight to talk with. We hit on his new Sunlight Equestrian Ranchettes and polo fields, etc., as well as his juice company that’s rolling out two interesting products — all [...]

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There’s no vinegar in this dressing, but it’s still called a vinaigrette. This is delicious drizzled over spinach and nuts, sprinkled with some blue cheese. Add the roasted root vegetables, and you’re all set. Cabernet vinaigrette 2 cups cabernet agave (a natural sweetener, available at places like GreenWise or Whole Foods Market) extra virgin olive [...]

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I was in Stuart today, talking to Marilyn Bauer, features editor of The Stuart News. I hope we’ll be working together eventually on some food coverage up there. Marilyn recommended Amy’s Organic Gourmet Market and Cafe on Indian Street for lunch, so I decided to give it a shot. It’s terrific! The roasted beet and [...]

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