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It’s nearly impossible to mess these up, so don’t be afraid to play around by adding a garlic clove, dried chile, a few sprigs of herbs and/or a pinch of spices to suit your tastes. Photo by Jesse Brantman. Ingredients 3 cups water 1 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar* ½ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt Instructions Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring just to a boil, stirring to combine. Remove from heat. Trim, slice or chop ve

Radishes are a great addition to a variety of dishes and can be easily grown in a home garden. Photo by Courtney Babcock. While most of us know radishes to be red, there are oodles of other varieties in an assortment of colors and sizes. In addition to onions and garlic, workers building the ancient Egyptian pyramids received radishes as payment for their labor, a testament to the value of Raphanus sativus , an underutilized member of the Brassica family. Radishes are also re

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Yet I also find similarities between Scandinavian and Floridian cuisine. A great example is the availability of fresh seafood in Jacksonville. Fish is a main ingredient in my native cuisine, and fortunately I realized soon after I moved to Florida that I would be able to find a lot of great fish here. The extensive local variety has been inspirational, and I am excited to use seasonal fish in my Scandinavian recipes.

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Seminole Pumpkin, a member of the squash family, is well suited for Florida's growing conditions. Photo by Amy Robb. Anyone who has tried...

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Sand pears from Alvarez Farm at the Riverside Arts Market in Jacksonville. Photo by Amy Robb. On your next trip to the farmers’ market,...

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A growing relationship in St. Johns County Tractor at Ben Wells Farm in St. Johns County. Photo by Amy Robb. St. Johns County has a rich...

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How to Grill a Steak Aside from proper seasoning, the most important contributor to stellar flavor in grilled steaks is the Maillard...

Watermelon tastes great on a hot summer day, and it is loaded with nutrients. Photo by Courtney Babcock. As Mark Twain once said, “When...

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