Saturday, May 16, 2026

Spicy Amberjack Over Creamed Leeks


Spicy Amberjack Over Creamed Leeks

10 ounces amberjack fillet cut into one inch cubes
2-4 wood or metal skewers
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-2 teaspoons siracha sauce
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon minced or grated ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

If using wood skewers soak them for 30 minutes in water so they don't burn. If using metal skewers, no additional treatment is necessary. Whisk all ingredients except amberjack to make a sauce. Cut amberjack fillet into one inch cubes. Marinate amberjack cubes in the sauce. Drain amberjack cubes then slide amberjack cubes onto the skewers leaving a scant space between each cube. Cook remaining sauce and use as additional sauce over the amberjack skewers after plating. Cook amberjack skewers on the stovetop or on the outdoor grill till internal temp reaches 140 F. 
3 leeks washed well, quartered then chopped
2 tablespoons butter for leeks
2 tablespoons butter for bechamel
2 tablespoons flour
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Saute leeks in butter till al dente. Meanwhile in a separate pan melt additional butter, add the flour to make a roux and stir till combined. Slowly add whole milk to desired smooth consistency. Add cream mixture to leeks and then the mustard. Cook till combined. Serve the amberjack skewers over a bed of the creamed leeks. Add additional spicy sauce over the skewers. The leeks tame down the spicy nature of the amberjack. Not too difficult a dish to make and definitely impressive to those who are served.

Friday, May 15, 2026

Flame Azalea are in Bloom


Flame Azalea are in Bloom

Driving through the countryside this time of year
you're sure to see flame azalea in bloom.
They're native and grow wild.
Spring is a time of renewal and growth.
Take advantage when you can.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Fresh Fish Trip


Fresh Fish Trip

Today we went to Gainesville to two fish markets
to get fresh fish to stock our freezer.
Above you see amberjack. Other wild caught fish
we bought are listed below.

Pompano


Porgy


Red Snapper


Shrimp

Swordfish

We also purchased a large container of gumbo.
It was spicy but not too much so, mostly green
broth in color, perhaps greens, celery and peppers.
Added to that were small shrimp, sausage, and rice.
Boy was that good for a late lunch, early dinner.
Traffic wasn't that bad, thanks for driving Gary.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Vegetable Bins are Planted

Vegetable Bins are Planted


Thanks to Gary's hard work



All vegetables planted are doing well
and the weather is holding.
Thanks again Gary.