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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

A one-day or weekend getaway to this small town in Lake County, Florida includes plenty of culinary options for all appetites. For a small town with about 14,000 residents, Mount Dora offers visitors a culinary cornucopia. When the daily grind is wearing you down, take a break, hit the highway and set the GPS to Mount Dora. This laid-back village alongside Lake Dora (often referred to as the “New England of Florida”) is tucked away in Lake County, about 30 miles northwest of

Make this alcohol-free beverage the night before for an easy, ready-to-pour ruby colored sipper. Need a party batch? Triple your ingredients. Photo by Amanda Rosenblatt. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1⁄2 cup dried hibiscus petals (or 6 to 8 hibiscus tea bags) 4 cups cold water 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds 1⁄2 cup pomegranate arils 1 to 2 cinnamon sticks, for subtle spice Sweetener to taste (local honey or maple syrup work great here) Sparkling water, for topping, option

This elegant and stimulating version of a watermelon margarita is vermouth forward, has a touch of smokiness from mezcal and just the right amount of watermelon. Photo by Jordan Mixson. Ingredients For watermelon ice 1 medium watermelon Filtered water For watermelon-infused vermouth 25 cubes watermelon 1 (375 ml) bottle Dolin Blanc vermouth For pickled watermelon rind Reserved rind 2 cups rice wine vinegar 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup mirin 2/3 cup sake For cocktail 1-½ ounces waterme

A Conversation with Gabrielle Alters In Edible Northeast Florida’s debut issue, Gabrielle Alters helped define the culinary cocktail with her kitchen-inspired beverages at Restaurant Medure in Ponte Vedra. A decade later, she is now co-owner of Rue Saint-Marc , the restaurant she started with her husband Chef Scott Alters, and they have a new concept called Saleya in the works. Her approach to seasonal sipping, however, remains as imaginative and grounded as ever. We caught

A Tribute to Food Businesses Come and Gone Alewife Bottle Shop in Riverside. Our culinary community in North Florida is home to hundreds...

1928 Cuban Bistro reflects her love of Cuban food and serves as a tribute to her grandparents. Becky learned how to create dishes true to...

Pancit literally means "convenient food." This quick and easy Filipino dish will satisfy your hunger and give your taste buds a treat....

the start of autumn farmers markets

Rent a spot in a community garden to grow fresh produce and friendships. Members of the St. Augustine Beach Community Garden share tips...

Tamarind gives this Filipino soup its sweet & sour flavors. It can be served straight or over rice. Additionally, fish sauce can be...

Packed with vegetables, this hearty comfort food is quick to fix and makes a perfect weekday dinner. Photo by Wesley Parsons. Serves 6-8...

This recipe is based on a traditional Swedish dish called Wallenbergare. The original version of this recipe is made with veal but easily...

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.

Winter squash are relatively easy to grow. Start them from seed in spring or late summer to harvestduring the cooler months. Illustration...

Sometimes called the "Florida Cranberry," this local edible calyx packs a punch. Illustration by Kiara Sanchez. If you want to add a...

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

This cocktail includes Chicha Morada, a traditional Peruvian fermented beverage made with purple corn. Dried purple corn can be found in...

Chicken Mole with Queso Fresco