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Nipper’s Beach Grille by Chef Kenny Gilbert

I took a day trip up to Jacksonville, Florida for work and one thing I had to do before I left was to visit Chef Kenny Gilbert at his restaurant Nippers Beach Grille; some of you may recognize the name from cooking show, “Top Chef” of season 7 in D.C. The restaurant is conveniently located [...]

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Lemon Orange Grilled Salmon Rock Shrimp

Tonight’s Special: ROCK SHRIMP!

I am so excited that I could not wait to tell you guys but I decided to make Al and I a “Fancy Dinner.” I was at Publix and spotted Rock Shrimp at the seafood counter. I had to buy a pound to try and here is my creation… I call it: Lemon & Blood [...]

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Pickled Vegetables

Vietnamese Lunar New Year’s Eve

The Year of the Dragon! The Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tet Nguyên Dán or Tet, is the really biggest holiday in the Vietnamese culture. It may seem that it falls on a different day every year but the day is in accordance of the Lunisolar Calendar or commonly known as the Chinese Calendar. Many Vietnamese, [...]

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Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon

Poached Eggs & Smoked Salmon

I learned how to poach an egg today! I used my Lake Meadow Naturals Eggs that I bought from the Lake Nona Deli & Market. I poached it for me and Al and topped it on top of Smoked Salmon that I bought from Costco. Looks to be a pretty good breakfast! –So Gourmet! ;o) Recipe coming [...]

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Spicy Oatmeal

Kick Start Your Day With Spicy Oatmeal

Al likes oatmeal but sometimes he like to take it up to another notch. I was not completely sold on the idea but now I am a believer! It does not taste like I am eating oatmeal anymore, which is good because I do not like the taste of sweet or plain oatmeal.  Al has [...]

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