John DiRocco made refreshing kalamansi water, akin to lemonade. He grows the plant in his yard; it was a gift from his in-laws. The kalamansi, also known as the calamondin, is popular in the Philippines. It has an acidic citrus taste, like a cross between an orange and a lime. John says he has seen [...]
This is what I was preparing in the previous “mystery post.” Several of you correctly guessed that I was pressing tofu. I press tofu to try to get as much of the liquid out as possible, making it more spongy and less watery. I have been loving tofu lately. I found the recipe for this [...]
I used the spoils of this week’s summer fruit to make colorful fruit relishes. I played with combinations of sweet, tangy, and savory. The other night I made a jerk pork tenderloin which needed some kind of complement. So, I created a relish from pan-roasted red onions and starfruit, Florida avocados, lime juice and salt. [...]
The name of this spice may lead some to think that it’s a mix of the “fall” spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, but it’s actually a unique plant. The pimento or allspice tree grows mostly in Jamaica. I didn’t know that allspice grew in Florida before I saw it on the list of summer [...]
This year I chose to honor the mothers in my life with a Sunday tea party. I invited my mom, mother-in-law, sisters-in law, aunt, and grandmother to spend a cozy afternoon picking at dainty sandwiches and such. A tea party is also a wonderful excuse for me to unearth all of my domestic toys: crystal [...]
I love a good roast.You know, in that old school Celebrity Roast style, with Dean Martin at the helm? And even beyond a good-natured roast, it can be so satisfying when someone who deserves it gets a good come-uppance. However, here at Miami Dish, I prefer roasting vegetables to skewering characters. Roasting is a simple [...]
