Eat Palm Beach County

Pick of the Week - Delizioso Del Grosso tops the bill...

My favorite Italian Famiglia have put their sauce on BOGO at Publix from tomorrow.  If you haven't tried La Famiglia DelGrosso pasta sauce yet then you MUST.  Yes, I know, its $7.99 for a jar BUT at $3.50 on sale, I guarantee you'll find one you'll fall in love with and go back for time and time again.  Personally I'm a late night Puttanesca (but don't spread it about) and my kids adore Uncle Joe's Vodka Celebration.  They're inventively named, beautifully packaged and most important of all the ingredients are top notch.  You'll find NO corn syrup or other chemical nasties here and think about it - if you want to go and buy fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices, olives, capers, vodka etc., its going to cost you way more than $7.99 to put together a sauce of comparable quality.

Indulge, Indulge, especially at BOGO pricing!

Kick Ass Cornbread

No Memorial Day grilling session would be complete without a stack of warm cornbread mini loaves on the side.  My guys like it with the heat turned up a little - this is also a great go to recipe if you're ever asked to bring a little something to a holiday or bake sale.

Village Tavern, Boynton Beach

Dining in Boynton at the witching hour of 6pm is an education.  Upon entering the new Village Tavern at this hour you'd be forgiven for feeling like you'd wandered onto the set of Cocoon.  A vista of support socks, hairpieces & walkers provided the background for this early dinner experience.

 

That bastard took my table!

Battle of the Boules...

Zut Alors!  This long, holiday, weekend morning I decided to play the model French housewife. No! I haven't taken to wearing $200 thongs or sleeping with my friend's husbands; I just thought I'd do a little boule baking and consider the prospect that a homebaked bread breakfast would have Dr. Dave heading for the nearest Chanel Boutique stuffed full of gratitude.

'Delicious' Boule'

Where do I get it from?

 

My Dad is a very enthusiastic golfer.  He'll watch any sport from Snooker to Synchronized Swimming but golf is probably top of his list alongside football (the proper sort, aka soccer).  Lucky for him he lives within a reasonable drive to Wentworth Golf club where the PGA Championship is being played so he enjoyed the chance to go and see some big names in action.  I asked him if he had a good time and the reply came thus:, "Fantastic, we followed Cabrera & Montgomerie; Brie & Tomato Ciabatta five quid, cup of tea three quid, ice cream three quid".  A good day out by any standards.

Stir Fried Sticky Chicken with Sugar Snap Peas

It's been a long time since I stir fried.  When I came back from my two years in Malaysia I was wokking up a storm; everything got made in one, you name it, I stir fried it.  Red curries, Nasi Goreng, Beef Rendang and Cha kway teow among my favorites, however since I bought a new Wok at Costco, I've been getting back in the stir frying swing.

Sticky Chicken & Sugar Snaps

Genius Gelato...

In the name of all that's holy in the Gelatosphere I took it upon myself to taste test the 'New Item' at Publix.

Pick of Memorial Day Weekend

With weather like we've had all week perhaps we'd be better served to poach outside rather than grill, however, in the spirit of optimism we can look forward to the following bargains at the local outlets:

Pubix are now carrying Talenti 2 for $7!

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Before you start thinking I've morphed into some sort of sandal wearing, hemp clad hippie, I'll just remind you that I'm still on a bit of an organic / health kick.  It's been quite enlightening trying out organic versions of my old favorites and a revelation exploring new ingredients such as the incredibly versatile Quinoa.

Publix Shoppers need Eagle Eyes

and I'll tell you for why:  Yesterday I had some on sale strawberries in my cart (good choice I thought, seasonal, good price, local etc.,) when I get to the checkout; upon closer inspection; they're covered in MOLD!!! ugh... Ok whatever, I ditched 'em, I then handed over my yoghurt and, get this, its out of date... by 3 days.  Oh give me strength!!! This a quiet-ish store, Sea Plum Plaza off Military, and herein lies your problem.  When the produce isn't turned over so readily, the stuff sits longer.  I love this store because its local, I can park with ease, I don't have to deal with cart rage and humungous deli lines BUT I DO have to be on the ball and with two girls I'm not always checking every single item I throw in my cart.  Like most Moms I make a Publix run as quick as possible, I'm not always checking every single item for quality AND I don't feel I should have to.  Its not a market stall, its a supermarket chain.  Quality should be a given.  Publix at SeaPlum Plaza, please make sure it IS!