I first experienced the tender stems of white asparagus on a bike-barge tour from Amsterdam to Brussels in April of 2011. Like the gorgeous expanses of flowering tulip fields, white asparagus heralds the beginning of Spring and is revered as the ultimate Spring delicacy in Germany and The Netherlands where the traditional specialty of White […]
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Shrimp and Crab Cake Burgers with Avocado Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce
Yesss!! This shrimp and crab cake burger is designed for seafood lovers who want only the true taste of crab and fresh shrimp unsullied by fillers or strong seasonings. Inspired by the incredible fresh-caught seafood dishes that are seared in my taste memory since visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast last month, these luscious shrimp and […]
White Asparagus and Crab Salad
As you’re reading this, I’m soaring high above the clouds on my way to a biking adventure that begins in Amsterdam – “excited” hardly describes how I feel. I’ve been doing research on Dutch cuisine: both traditional and street food. Myself and 20 other adventurous women will be touring traditional tourist must-sees like Keukenhof, The […]
Southern Crab and Shrimp Burgers
Shrimp season is from May to December and no summer in the south is complete without a Louisiana Seafood Boil where you roll-up your sleeves and put out a pile of paper napkins and let the mess begin! Another southern favorite is shrimp and grits, the iconic breakfast meal for coastal fishermen and communities, although […]