Barefoot Potato Salad

This is the absolute best cook-out potato salad.   (A 1/2 recipe feeds about 4.) Ingredients – 3 pounds small white potatoes, kosher salt, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped red … Continue reading »

La Fuente – Havana, Cuba

Lunch at La Fuente.

Tamarind Indian Cuisine – Winter Park

Lunch, dinner, take-out… we’ve tried them all and each time Tamarind Indian Cuisine has offered up dishes packed with flavor. The smaller lunch menu offers complete meals at great prices.  The Thalis (plates…think Indian bento box) consist of a curry dish, rice, daal, chapati, and a simple salad.  There are over a dozen options of … Continue reading »

Uppercrust Productions – Gainesville

We are entirely unapologetic for our gushing praise of Uppercrust baked goods.  This small shop in the Fresh Market Plaza carries a lovely assortment of wines, pastas, olive oils and other gourmet goods, but it’s the baked goods that we dream about. There are two items in particular that we’re pretty sure make the world … Continue reading »

Kay Bros. BBQ – Gainesville

On a recent trip to Gainesville we stumbled across Kay Bros. BBQ on University Ave., directly across from UF.  Given its prized location, meaning its proximity to The Swamp, it was no surprise that the atmosphere here is all Gator. The space, which we vaguely remember housing a short-lived coffee shop, has been nicely transformed … Continue reading »

The Cracked Egg Diner – Daytona Beach Shores

There’s a homey atmosphere at The Cracked Egg Diner in Daytona Beach Shores.  Granted, we stopped in on Christmas Eve so the holiday tunes may have affected our impression a bit.  Regardless, we were immediately met with a welcome shout from the kitchen and a strong (and smooth) cup of coffee. We started with the … Continue reading »