Grilled Red Snapper


Snapper prep: light coat of evoo then a mixture of grated lemon zest, juice of one lime, pinch of cumin seed, a little fresh cilantro, shaved sea salt and cracked black pepper. Let that sit for about 30 -45 mins and it’s ready for the grille. Grille surface temp was ~350 degrees.  It took almostContinue reading “Grilled Red Snapper”

Raphe’s Tuna Dip


a summertime, pool-side, favorite at mia oasi…2 @ 12 oz cans tuna in water (not oil)1 @ 8 oz carton sour cream (do not use the light)2 tsp season salt (I use Nature’s Seasoning)2 tbsp minced onion4 tsp liquid smoke1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp tabasco (optional) 1.  Drain all liquid from each can ofContinue reading “Raphe’s Tuna Dip”

’08 BR COHN Cabernet and Lamb Chops / Mother’s Day


unWine’d with a pour… ‎’08 BR COHN Cabernet (North Coast, Silver Label): $20, This wine is full of dark fruit, most notably black cherry as well as black currant. It was tight and somewhat tannic upon opening but after 45 mins to a hour in the decanter, the wine opened up nicely. This wine isContinue reading “’08 BR COHN Cabernet and Lamb Chops / Mother’s Day”