This Thursday, the Historical Museum of Southern Florida presents African Diaspora Culinary Delights as part of its ongoing exhibition on “Black Crossroads:  The African Diaspora in Miami.”  Three local cooks will present sample dishes and savory food history.  Brenda L. Jackson will discuss soul food.  She will showcase her cornbread casserole, collard greens with tomatoes [...] » Read more..

Rations are definitely in order for those of you who still need to vote. Snacks, water, and perhaps even a lawn chair and some reading are all recommended. I’m a firm believer in always having snacks, no matter how fast you think it’s going to go. Once you get in line, you may not [...] » Read more..

I was the joyful recipient of a brand new ice cream maker for my birthday. So, for the Farm to Table dessert, I crafted a longan sorbet, a jackfruit sorbet, and a passionfruit ice cream. Longan Sorbet Longans are similar in taste and texture to lychees, although they are milder, and almost floral in flavor. The [...] » Read more..

Rosa Mexicano continues their year-long “Flavors of Mexico” special menu series. They are currently offering a special menu as part of their “chocolate adventure”. This menu is for the hardcore chocolate fan who wants to explore both the sweet and savory aspects of cacao. I’m excited to try the guisado de pato, a roasted [...] » Read more..

Walls Old-Fashioned Ice Cream is my current go-to place for chocolate milkshakes. Disarmingly polite young people serve generous cups of the homemade chocolate goodness. My current favorite treat from Walls is their chocolate peanut butter fudge. The dense bar of fudge has a satisfying heft to it, and it has just the right amount of [...] » Read more..

(Above photo courtesy of Shing Wang.) The ice cream mania at Miami Dish continues! Here are some of the ways I plan to indulge in the coming weeks. Shing Wang Vegetarian, Icee and Tea House Ok, so it’s not specifically ice cream but it is cool and refreshing. I was so excited to learn about this place; [...] » Read more..

Now commence the days of oppressive heat, which will linger on until, oh say, November. In the coming months, “Miami Dish Loves…” will feature refreshments and restoratives for the stultifying summer. I have my David Lebovitz The Perfect Scoop at the ready to transform luscious summer fruit into sherbets and granitas. This foray into [...] » Read more..