Short Order had the pleasure of taking a jaunt around the Fruit & Spice Park earlier this year, and it’s a verifiable wonderland. The 37-acre park is truly a hidden treasure trove of more than 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts. So if there is ever time…
View photos from our visit to Knaus Berry Farm last season.Just yesterday, Knaus Berry Farm opened up. In a few weeks, lines will be seen winding down the street on the slowest of days. And the people will be here for the delectable shakes, baked goods and farm fresh produce.We…
’Tis once again the season for many local farmers’ markets to re-open their al fresco fruit peddling tables. If you want to sink your teeth into some fresh Florida flora, you’ve gotta know where and when to scoop up the bounty. Here’s the lowdown on Miami-Dade County farmers’ market openings…
There’s something fantastic about the idea of cutting out the middle man to get farm fresh produce at your fingertips. Short Order spoke with Farm Fresh Miami Owner Erika Rullman about how joining produce buying clubs saves us money in the long run, and gets you the freshest veggies you’ve…
If you’re a fan of growing (legal) herbs in your backyard or you want to start, check out Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Edible Garden Festival this weekend.The garden will open its gates on Saturday and Sunday to amateur gardeners with ongoing lectures and cooking and gardening demonstrations.Don’t think that the…
Executive chef Bernd Schmitt recently joined SoBe’s Ritz-Carlton as the voice behind the hotel’s entire culinary enterprise — from in-room dining to the banquet program, to Bistro One LR, DiLido Beach Club, and the Lapidus Lounge.We sat down with Chef Schmitt to find out what his plans are for future…
Last month I chronicled the winding road that was Whole Foods’ “Fill The Grill” competition, where we watched chef Timon Balloo (from Midtown’s perpetually crowded Sugarcane), go up against chef Michael Jacobs, (who cooks up our Miami Heat player’s creative fare) for the championship title. As one of the judges,…
Fattening? Yes. Decadent? Yes. Worth every chew and calorie? Hells yeah! We couldn’t wait to sink our forks into Chef Sergio Sigala ricotta cavatelli and share the recipe with you. (If you have no idea who we’re talking about, check out the first and second parts of his interview.) Before…
Sephardic cuisine has Middle Eastern roots, so there’s lots of spice and flavor in these holiday foods (often influenced by Jewish roots everywhere from Turkey to Spain and, naturally, Israel). A Sephardic spread actually tastes amazing, but if you are a Euro-jew, it’s a completely different story. That usually means…
So, have you checked out the new look at Barton G. The Restaurant yet? No? Well then what are you waiting for? We told you about it last week when we interviewed Barton G. Weiss here and here. Guess you’ll just have to try and tackle this recipe at home…
The Kahn siblings have entered the hot sauce world blazing trails with their homemade dippings. Using a family recipe and nothing but natural ingredients, Captain Rick’s Hot Sauce and Sharon’s Spicy Tamarind keep you smokin’ hot.Click here to learn how their sauces are featured at long-time Miami locals watering hole…
Green thumbs everywhere know having your own herb garden is a culinary gem. If you don’t have one and want to learn how to start your own garden, check out our past blog post about urban gardening.Herbs can be used in endless ways. Here are five easy recipes to use the…
Who says your kitchen can’t be your go to spot for (MSG-free hopefully) Chinese take-out. Break out your chop sticks, plug in that rice cooker, and in under 30 minutes you’ll have a sweet and savory dinner on the table so good, you’ll wanna change your name to General Tso.Chinese…
Nutella, the famous hazelnut goo, would make a shoe taste good. But how about a mug cake? At best it’s a dense brownie-like confection. At worst, well, goo is right. Here’s how Short Order recommends to make it right. The entire recipe from start to finish takes three minutes. Nutella Mug CakeMakes…
Why do shopping malls hide Auntie Anne’s Pretzels in the midst of chaos when all we want is that salty, and sometimes sweet, twisted treat? No, we don’t want to endure an obstacle course of kiosks and getting spritzed in the eye by aggressive perfume saleswomen, or have our feet…
Spartico in the Grove is becoming the ultimate kid-friendly destination with the launch of its “Pizza Bar Kitchen,” which makes it okay for children to play with fire. For parents who simply cannot bear the thought of another boring birthday party, here is a fun way to teach your little…
With labor day quickly approaching, summer grilling season is at a peak. Whatever you throw on the grill, don’t forget the sides!Michy’s coleslaw; tart, sweet, creamy and with a definite crunch, is great with either her all-you-can eat fried chicken, or served up cold with your weekend burgers and hot…
Hopefully our Spa Water blog from Friday encouraged you to down gallons of fruit-infused water this weekend. We tried a cucumber-basil-pineapple concoction that was quite good, but this Raspberry Mist recipe from the Tamaya Mist Salon & Spa in New Mexico sounds (and looks) even better.Yes, these recipes sound like…
It’s early morning. The mellow sounds of Washed Out are playing, and the smell of flapjacks fills the air with a sweet scent.This serene scene might not be commonplace in many morning kitchens, but now you can change that. It’s time to feel good about a hearty breakfast again. Break…
Yesterday we reminisced about our visit to Paradise Farms, prior to that we saw Hani Khouri at his Redland Mediterranean Organics, and today we’ll tie up the details of our action-packed trip to the Redland. We hope you’ll be inspired enough to hit the road and head there yourself this…
The ancients loved their herbs. Basil is actually Greek for the word king. Yeah, ’nuff said. Having your own herb garden is truly a culinary blessing. Here’s our guide to becoming an urban gardener. Let these words soak into your mind and put them into action. We promise you’ll have…
You might recall reading about our field trip to the Redland with the LoSasso family and some folks from the Forge. Here’s what happened after we left Redland Mediterranean Organics, got back in our caravan, and headed to Paradise Farms.Any chef in Miami who claims to use the freshest produce in…
