The main difference between a shallot and an onion is their taste. Shallots have a sweeter, milder flavor with a hint of garlic and are also less crunchy and pungent than onions. A shallot looks like a small, long bulb with a reddish to gray skin. It is in the onion family, but it’s also more formed like garlic than onions. When you peel the skin off of the shallot, it has … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Pepperoni Pizza Toast
I can’t believe that school is starting this month! My little baby is off to elementary school, and I have such mixed emotions about it. I’ve now entered a new stage of life where for the next 13 years I will be setting an alarm, making early breakfast, packing lunches, and revolving my life around the school year calendar! It’s definitely a bittersweet moment for me. If you … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Grilled Lemon Garlic Red Snapper
Baby, it’s hot outside, and what better way to enjoy lunch and dinner than to grill! I’m so excited to share a Florida fish recipe that can be prepared on your grill (or in your oven if you don’t mind heating up your house). In Florida, you only have two long weekends (Friday-Sunday) to catch a red snapper. There’s also a one-red-snapper-per-person rule. I’m sharing … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Stepping Back and Letting Them Fly … LITERALLY!
I’m an overprotective mom by nature. Seriously, it’s genetic, a horrible attribute passed down from a domineering Jewish mama who got it from her own “smother” and so on. The only difference between me and my ancestors is that I am aware of this trait and try to make a conscious effort every day to not allow my innate desire to wrap my kids in bubble wrap and hide … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Youth Sports: More Than Just Sports
Sometimes, stepping out of our comfort zones helps shift our focus, giving us a new lens to see life from the perspective of our friends and neighbors. This summer, young athletes and their families from Lake Nona Youth Sports will take part in the Central Florida Children’s Home Makeover Project, taking place July 8-12. It’s an opportunity for students to volunteer to … [Read more...]
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