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Category Archives: Bob Wilson Photos
Bob’s Amazing Margarita
Refreshing, icey cold, sweet-sour Margaritas are the perfect summer drink. My husband Bob Wilson has perfected a recipe that is sure to be a pleaser. Please note this recipe only serves one but who can stop there? Continue reading
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Tagged alcoholic drinks, Bob Wilson, Bob Wilson photography, drink recipe, Margarita, recipe
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Grilled Romaine Lettuce with Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
Don’t you love when you find a dish that is a surprise? I would have never thought to grill Romaine lettuce however I was served this as the prelude to a delicious meal at the Venice Café and immediately had to figure out a way to duplicate it. Continue reading
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Sunshine, Art, Gardens, and Hopes
It is easy to be optimistic in a place that has beautiful sunny weather every day. Summer in Florida is hot but our proximity to the ocean mitigates the temperatures with an ocean breeze. While we are busy with our new business and a growing clientale list, we still have plenty of time for adventures and for enjoying life. Lately this has meant attending some community events and gardening.
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81 White Birch Lane, Deer Isle, ME – Beautiful House has been SOLD!
Enjoy the majestic beauty of an island in Maine! Vacation or live nestled in the woods and be prepared to be inspired. Many artists and writers live on Deer Isle. Kayak, boat, fish, birdwatch, hike, garden. Enjoy nature and get back to life the way it is supposed to be. Cook with the huge gourmet kitchen. Share good times with friends and family.
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New Endeavors In Nokomis
I keep being asked how I like retirement in Florida. I wouldn’t know. We are busier than ever Want something done? Give it to a busy person! I have taken on the entertaining and challenging task of spearheading a 40th year reunion of my high school class. At the same time we are busy exploring this unique area. Continue reading
SOLD! Large Shorefront 3 bedroom/2 bath Home on 4+ Acres in Maine
Only $389,900! Are you looking for a bright and airy recently built modern contemporary house with an open floor plan? This amazingly well thought out year-round home on enchanted Deer Isle sits on 4+ acres with over 360 feet of shore and offers a commanding view of the cove. There is a 8′ wide wraparound deck which looks out toward the 4.2 acres of virgin spruce, fir, and white birch forest, and 360 feet of shorefront on Conary Cove’s tidal swimming cove – perfect for kayaking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, clamming, birdwatching, and roasting marshmallows at the firepit. Eat famous Maine lobsters and a Maine blueberry pie on your deck and watch the herons, eagles, and other wildlife. Be inspired to paint or sculpt or write. This house provides it all.
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Honoring Family Traditions and Holidays – Scalloped (aka Au Gratin) Potatoes
Once we built the house our immediate family had a tradition of coming up to Maine for Easter and Thanksgiving holidays. As you’ve no doubt discerned, we love to eat foods from many cultures and our festivities weren’t always accompanied by the “turkey for Thanksgiving, ham for Christmas” type offerings. In fact we typically would serve lobster and steak for Thanksgiving in Maine. But no matter how we digressed from the all American offerings, I think my family would have boycotted the meals if I didn’t have scalloped potatoes on the menu. Continue reading
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Tagged au gratin potatoes, Bob Wilson, Bob Wilson photography, Coastal Maine, deer isle, Downeast Maine, easy recipe, family trip, family vacations, holidays, living, maine, Neil Kleinberg, New England, recipe, scalloped potatoes, Shawn Phillips, Sonia Grullon, traditions, vacation spots
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In the Mood for Baking? Try Apple Banana Walnut Bread
I always have a bowl of fruit on my dining table. Last night I noticed a couple of bananas and apples were getting over ripe. That gave me the idea to do a bit of baking after church today. I’m not much into sweet breads with the exception of Apple Banana Walnut Bread. I made two loaves – one for us and the other for a neighbor who has been friendly. What better way to get to know someone than to knock on their door with a freshly made sweet bread in hand?
Real Men Do Eat Chorizo Quiche (at least in Florida)
We’ve finally settled into Nokomis, Florida and I am inspired to cook again. This evening I decided to mix a couple of cultures – French and Mexican – and created a Chorizo Quiche for dinner. The spicy chorizo blends perfectly with the egg and cheese. Continue reading
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Tagged chorizo, chorizo quiche, quiche, recipe, recipe for, Shawn Phillips
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Seafood Newburg (Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp or All Three)
Want a rich and creamy yet super easy recipe for seafood? This one is absolutely delicious! It can be served in a puff pastry (traditional) or with rice, fettuccine or mashed potatoes. I recently made it with leftover lobster (one of the joys of living on Deer Isle, Maine) and shrimp but don’t let this limit you. It’s great with one of the seafoods (lobster, shrimp or scallops) or any mixture therein. Continue reading
Posted in Bob Wilson Photos, Recipes, Things to Do in Downeast Maine
Tagged beach vacation, Coastal Maine, deer isle, Deer Isle real estate, Downeast Maine, easy recipe, Lobster, lobster newburg, recipe, recipe for, scallops, scallops newburg, seafood, seafood recipe, Shrimp, shrimp newburg
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Maine is More Than Spruce, Granite and Sea
Maine being a state of contrasts between the soaring conifers and the diminutive Lady Slipper orchid overwhelms visitors. People who are new to the state gravitate toward the largeness – the vast oceans, the daunting pink granite boulders, the never ending forests. Awe inspiring yes but natives know that the tastiest, most poignant treasures are actually the overlooked. Continue reading
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Tagged beach vacation, beaver, Bob Wilson, Bob Wilson photography, Coastal Maine, deer isle, Deer Isle real estate, Downeast Maine, family vacations, heron, living, Maine blueberries, Maine wildflowers, mink, native strawberries, owl, photography, photos, Pink lady slipper, Robert Wilson photography, stonington, vacation spots
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Albondigas No Te Dije? (Meatballs didn’t I tell you?)
Albondigas tapas are little bite-sized meatballs. I serve them in a tomato sauce and accompany them with a hot crusty loaf of bread. Albondigas arent’ difficult to make however there are a few steps. You can make and freeze the meatballs cooked or uncooked for later. They are terrific the first day but even better the second.
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Kamakaze Caterpillars and Pelican Alley
On Mother’s Day we walked through the Oscar Scherer State Park near Osprey and later went out for a bite to eat at Pelican Alley on the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice. Continue reading
Slipping into History at Spanish Point Museum
Historical sites provide the opportunity to slip into the lives of those who have come before us. Spanish Point Museum and Preserve overlooks Little Sarasota Bay in Osprey, just south of Sarasota. Touted as a 30 acre archaeological, historical, and environmental museum, it was the first place in Sarasota to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a delightful place to spend a few hours. Continue reading
Everyday Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota was one of the reasons we chose to move to this area. It’s an approachable, walkable downtown where tourists and residents can safely stroll enjoying the multitude of opportunities to shop in the small stores, to dine in an ethnic restaurant, or to listen to music in a nightclub. There are special events, festivals, and parades all year round and each Saturday morning there is a Farmers’ Market. It’s a vital hub for this city of approximately 50,000 residents. Continue reading
Art and Tea in Circus Town
I read that at its heart Sarasota is a circus town. This is evident everywhere in the town. The Ringling Brothers Circus would winter here and the fortunes of John Ringling have contributed to the surprising amount of culture one finds in such a relatively small city. I’ve always been attracted to artist colonies and it is one of the draws of this city. Yesterday was May Day and we decided to celebrate by visiting a creative arts community nestled in downtown Sarasota – Towles Court.
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Tagged art, Katherine Butler Gallery, photography, Sarasota, Shoobie Boogie, tea house, Towles Court
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Gypsies on the Road
Ten days ago Bob and I packed up our dogs and a small suitcase each and started driving down the eastern coast of the United States. Our home on Deer Isle is very close to the northern border of this magnificent country and it is a special trip to see the countryside change. We felt that Spring seemed to evolve as we traveled south. Each state brought us closer to heat and flowers in bloom until we reached the balmy weather in Florida. Along the way we stopped in several cities to reconnect with some friends and family and to rejoice in those reunions. Continue reading
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Tagged anhinga, beach vacation, best vacation, bird watching, birds, Bob Wilson, Bob Wilson photography, egret, family vacations, Florida, heron, ibis, New Jersey, North Port, photography, Robert Wilson photography, Sarasota, Shawn Phillips, Sonia Grullon, Spring, vacation spots, Virginia
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