June 8, 2022, 6:04am Food
One afternoon, as I was preparing a Southern meal for friends coming over for dinner, I realized I had forgotten to make the cornbread. But since I keep all the ingredients on hand at all times, I knew I wouldn’t have a problem quickly baking a round. However, as I… Read story
June 8, 2022, 6:04am Food
At a recent dinner we were offered a pina colada, a frothy, refreshing cocktail made with rum and coconut milk. It’s a popular drink in the Florida Keys. It started me thinking about the sunny islands of the Keys with the abundance of sweet fresh fish. I decided to use… Read story
June 8, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life
When my daughter was in first grade, she brought home a slender strawberry start with shiny green leaves. We didn’t have a veggie garden but I planted it in a pot and put it in a sunny spot. I don’t remember if it produced any strawberries that first year, but… Read story
June 8, 2022, 6:01am Food
Street vendors across East Asia scrunch small pieces of meat onto skewers and baste them over hot coals with a sweet and savory sauce. Amid the sizzle and aromatic puffs of smoke, the sauce thickens to a luscious glaze, and — importantly — the meat cooks up fast. Read story
June 3, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life
Whether you’re working, seeking work, going to school, figuring out your next move, taking care of family members, retired or just trying to get through this thing called life, a quick treat during the day provides a nice pick-me-up. Read story
June 1, 2022, 6:05am Food
Sweet, tender scallops need very little cooking. In fact, to remain delicate and flavorful, they should be cooked only a few minutes over high heat in a skillet large enough to hold them in one layer without touching. The result will be a crusty coating while the inside remains juicy. Read story
June 1, 2022, 6:04am Food
One of the first true delights to turn up at farmers markets this time of year are local strawberries. Boy, they’re terrific out of hand — just try getting a quart container of them home without snacking on a handful — but they also can add a sweet, juicy touch… Read story
June 1, 2022, 6:04am Food
Looking for a really juicy burger for the upcoming summer grilling season or for anytime you want a burger? Try this one. Mushrooms add an earthy flavor to lean ground beef. They also make the burgers juicy. Read story