Living in south Florida is more than sunshine, 80-degree weather and the Atlantic, it’s fresh fruit and veggies, year round! From the vast acres of farms in the Redlands and Homestead to the lush green pastures of our northern Florida foothills, Florida offers harvests of almost every imaginable fruit and vegetable found on tables all […]
I Cried A River Over You…
Whether you’re cutting them up for The Trinity (onion, celery, and bell pepper), mincing them for guacamole, or slicing them for a morning citrus salad, you’re sure to find a nice New Awlins (Orleans) tang to the organic Red Creole onions coming in from southern Louisiana right now. We just received our first harvests of […]
Secret Florida Hideaways
I’m coming to the end of my run as a Desoto blogger. This is one of the last columns I will write for TheDesoto.com and during the last two years, I’ve written hundreds of researched blogs on a variety of topics and learned more about South Florida then I ever dreamed I would. I’ve lived […]
Love and Vegetables
As any veggie lover knows, there are certain seasons and times in the year that are better for specific produce. Depending on the season, you can enjoy a range of different fruits and vegetables from local communities and farms. Here in South Florida, people are always on the move. In this case, so is the […]
Top Three Historic Homes in South Florida
I’ve lived in Florida my entire life and ever since I was old enough to join my folks at South Florida’s museums, I’ve appreciated the variety of museums that SoFl has to offer. Vizcaya Located in Miami, agricultural industrialist James Deering built this sprawling structure in 1916. Its many acre Italian-themed gardens seem right out […]
Ball it Up with the Harlem Globetrotters!
With the Miami Heat in the playoffs, basketball fever is spreading all over South Florida! Whether you are a fan of watching the game, or you enjoy participating in it yourself, it seems to be the topic of most conversations. Basketball is an exciting, fun and competitive way for you to exercise. Most basketball fans […]