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SEAFOOD BOIL The other day, I made what I think was one of my best meals ever…you will enjoy this so much…especially if you are a seafood lover. It is super simple and takes about 30 [...]

Growing up in the Pittsburgh area, fresh seafood was not always readily available.  My Mother used to make these with patties with canned salmon…I decided to elevate this dish with all [...]

I love creating recipes with super fresh ingredients.  I love it even more when I am unsure about the combination of ingredients and it turns out to be amazing.  Who would ever think that shrimp [...]

This recipe has amazing flavor and can be used with clams, mussels, shrimp or a combination of all three.  This dish, even though it looks sophisticated and complicated, is super easy and quick! [...]

This is by far one of my favorite dishes to prepare and to serve guests.  Once you learn the technique to prepare scallops, you will wonder why you don’t make them at home more often. You [...]

Peter Carey and myself were featured on Fox 46 Good Day Charlotte on July 23rd. Peter Carey is a lifestyle guru and my partner in Fashion and Food.  Peter’s businesses include, PAC public [...]

Here’s the recipe for my most recent creation: Baked Stuffed Clams with Bacon.  Start by soaking 2 dozen clams, that you can find locally at the Carolina Fish Market, in a mixture of flour and [...]

Today, I bring to you a great recipe that I developed a few weeks ago, Grilled Oysters with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese. I purchased the oysters and had the lids removed at my local fish and food [...]

Another incredible dinner! I made Pan Seared Halibut w/ Crispy Skin, Flash fried Calamari and Cannellini Bean Salsa. The Halibut and Squid are of course from my spot Carolina Fish Market. Here is [...]

Just because it’s a tee doesn’t mean you have to wear it like one. I’m always finding new ways to shake things up with casual style. Charlotte Fashion Plate is always finding [...]