Jan Norris: Food and Florida

Nellie and B.R. Harrelson, cuttin’ a rug

Lemon meringue pie = Father’s Day
My dad had a sweet tooth – a miserable thing for my mom, who didn’t really like to bake. That is, it required a recipe, and extensive time in the kitchen – two things she had no use for, really. (But could she dance! – [...]

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I’ve written about Steven Raichlen, a Miami chef and author of several must-have cookbooks many times. He’s got it together on the grill, for sure – The Barbecue! Bible is on my reference shelf and one of the books I always give newlyweds or new homeowners as a housewarming gift.
The recipe for Beer Can Chicken, (also [...]

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Bring the pets to these brunches.

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Easter bunny cake with 7-minute icing from Baker’s coconut pattern is a long-time kids’ favorite.

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Look again. It’s not sushi! It’s Peeps, those marshmallow darlings, rolled up in fruit leather and what looks like Rice Krispie Treats tinted to look like sushi rice. HA!
I love Peeps!
True confession: I’ve loved Peeps since I was a girl – they’re my favorite thing in the Easter basket. I remember in the Keys at Easter, [...]

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