Flamingo Musings

Buckwheat Pecan Waffles

RJ Flamingo — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:56:07 +0000

Eating healthier and dropping a few pounds is on the table (you’ll excuse the expression), once again. This time, it’s my turn by doctor’s decree. I’m following my own advice – not going off the deep end, not going into deprivation mode, but rather, transforming some favorites into equally delicious alternatives. Let’s face it. [...]

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes for Valentines Day

RJ Flamingo — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:42:10 +0000

I’ve said it so many times, I’m surprised y’all can’t read my mind at this point: Winter is the best reason to live in South Florida. Putting the exclamation point on that, is Strawberry Season. For the next couple of months, we will be awash in the sweetest, juiciest strawberries ever. And the prices are [...]

New Year, New Look, & A Giveaway!

RJ Flamingo — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:01:01 +0000

2011 was quite the eventful year around the ol’ Flamingo Pond. Particularly the last six months! I’ve taken my particular brand of crazy, Freakin’ Flamingo, to the web, the South Miami Farmers Market, and even teaching the occasional culinary/canning class at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, here in Miami. (Click on that last link to see [...]

Slime Soup for Halloween (Broccoli Vichyssoise)

RJ Flamingo — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Things have been a little crazed around the ol’ Flamingo Pond these days, and I apologize to everyone for not putting together a #GreatHallowTweet Halloween bloghop, this year. But that doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten about our fave holiday of the year, around here, and I haven’t forgotten that you need to give those kids [...]

And Now A Word From Our Sponsor…

RJ Flamingo — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:55:00 +0000

Me, that is. Or I should say, Freakin’ Flamingo! You know I’m making some wild and sexy jams with a South Florida / Caribbean twist down here, right? I’m playing with Florida’s seasonal best and sometimes bringing in the flavors of other parts of the country – but always with our own local flavor. [...]