Tag: fruit

The Evolution of Summer Cool – Fruit-Filled Smoothie Bowl

The Evolution of Summer Cool – Fruit-Filled Smoothie Bowl

I am thankful that during the heat wave currently enveloping the eastern United States I have air conditioning in my car. As a child, that was never the case. To fit three rambunctious boys in the back seat, our cars were always the size of 

Hurricane Marilyn, Part 2 – Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Tropical Fruit

Hurricane Marilyn, Part 2 – Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Tropical Fruit

In September 1995 my wife Marci and I were starting our second year living on St. Thomas in the Caribbean. It was the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season and an extremely active year. This is part two of the letter I wrote to friends 

Summer Fruit Tart Cookies

Summer Fruit Tart Cookies

My mother’s summer fruit tart is one of my favorite desserts, as long as you leave out the garlic. Many years ago my wife Marci and I made a pair of fruit tarts, one as a thank you to our landlord’s family for some deed