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Grilled Chicken Panzanella Salad
Soggy bread has always been one of my least favorite things to eat – the texture is unpleasant and unappetizing to me. That’s why I’m...
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MarkG
May 5, 20234 min read
Florida Weird - But in a Good Way!
I knew Florida was a bit weird and unconventional before we moved down here, but man, … there are some seriously weird things that go on...
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MarkG
Apr 28, 20234 min read
Ancho Chili-Lime Marinated Steak Fajitas
With spring and daylight savings time finally here, I figured it was time to pull the cover off the grill and get some outdoor cooking...
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MarkG
Apr 21, 20234 min read
The Best Thing I Ever Ate
Awhile back I mentioned a TV show on the Cooking Channel called “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” that showcases famous chefs talking about the...
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MarkG
Apr 7, 20233 min read
The Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato
Baked potatoes are almost always boring and bland. On the rare occasion I order them in restaurants, I usually get a huge potato, with a...
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MarkG
Mar 10, 20234 min read
For the Love of Kimchi!
When was the last time you ate kimchi? That’s what I thought – likely never! Well, that’s a mistake and I’m here to show you the error...
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MarkG
Feb 24, 20235 min read
The Best Sarasota Restaurants for Dining - Part 2
Last week I started my countdown of the top 10 absolute best fine-dining restaurants in Sarasota, FL. This week, I finish the countdown...
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MarkG
Feb 17, 20235 min read
The Best Sarasota Restaurants for Fine Dining - Part 1
Our hometown since retirement, Sarasota FL, has one of the most exciting dining scenes in America right now! You can find fantastic fare...
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MarkG
Jan 27, 20235 min read
Make Leftovers Great Again!
I hate leftovers. Well, more specifically, I hate most leftovers. When you ask the question, “what’s for dinner tonight?” and the answer...
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MarkG
Jan 20, 20235 min read
Citrus-Herb Roasted Chicken to Die For!
Is there anything better than the smell of a chicken roasting in the oven on a Sunday afternoon (or any afternoon for that matter)? Add...
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MarkG
Jan 13, 20234 min read
My Epic Kitchen Mishaps
Anybody who cooks a lot is lying if they say they have never had a kitchen cooking disaster – it happens to everyone, whether you are a...
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MarkG
Jan 6, 20234 min read
An Epicurean Holiday Extravaganza!
Happy New Year to everyone! If 2023 turns out to be as fun and festive as the past few weeks have been, we are guaranteed to have a...
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MarkG
Nov 11, 20225 min read
An Easy Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dinner - Part 2
In last week’s blog, I introduced Laurie’s and my “Make Ahead” Thanksgiving dinner that guarantees an easy, stress-free Thanksgiving for...
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MarkG
Nov 4, 20224 min read
An Easy Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dinner
I love Thanksgiving and hosting Thanksgiving dinner, but I do find the whole thing to be a bit overwhelming. The pressure of cooking the...
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MarkG
Oct 28, 20224 min read
Searching for Autumn - 1,600 Miles North of Sarasota!
Mid-May to mid-October is the summer season in Florida. That means five months of hot and humid weather, with daily thunderstorms in the...
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MarkG
Oct 7, 20225 min read
Good Riddance to Hurricane Ian!
Hurricane Ian slammed into the southwest coast of Florida last Wednesday with the eye passing about 60 miles south of where we live here...
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MarkG
Sep 30, 20224 min read
My Dream Dinner Party - With Famous Chefs
Bon Appetit magazine is one of the premier cooking magazines in the country and each issue ends with an article that interviews a famous...
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MarkG
Sep 23, 20224 min read
Pasta with Raw Tomato Sauce and Fresh Ricotta
This time of year, a trip to the grocery store or farmer’s market will astound with the number and variety of fresh, ripe tomatoes...
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MarkG
Sep 16, 20225 min read
24 Years (and Counting!) of Wedded Bliss
Laurie and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary earlier this week – woohoo!! Since Laurie is the main reason I now have a food,...
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MarkG
Sep 9, 20225 min read
Lessons Learned from a Year of Blogging
Well, it’s been one year since I posted my first blog! I thought it would be fun to share some of my thoughts on blogging and what I’ve...
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