What’s in These Deviled Eggs?

Galley Pirates are back…just in time for spring, just in time for that Easter Egg craze! We had a 4-month respite while this galley pirate caved to the harsh winter. Boats were iced in for weeks, the Pumpout Boat ceased its run, and the blowout tide made it almost impossible to get off the boat…especially…

Moroccan Couscous Fritters

Left over couscous is a bit of a head scratcher. Even though it’s a pasta, it’s really too fine to add to soups (unless it’s the larger pearl or Israeli kind) but not fine enough to substitute for breadcrumbs. So after a little research I was happy to discover Couscous Fritters! There are a number…

Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

Are you the person who likes to bring vegetables to the Super Bowl party, only to see no one has touched the crudité platter by half time? We all know we should eat healthy vegetables but football games are a hard sell. So go ahead and bring a vegetable, but masquerade it in maple syrup-soaked…

Venison Stuffed Mushroom Caps

It’s been years since I’ve been given venison. The paths of hunters and sailors don’t often cross. But when I was presented with a pound of ground venison from a former sailboat live aboard, new into hunting…and female, I might add…I quickly accepted. It seems those who have venison, have a LOT of it! Usually…

Opa! The Greek Mezze Platter!

We can’t let French Charcuterie outshine the Greek Mezze platter, even as we head into winter. I have a weakness for Greek food and grazing at the Mezze platter with some iced cold Retsina is my version of gastronomic paradise. This is Beaujolais Nouveau French Charcuterie week for sure, but keep these Greek samplers in…

It’s Charcuterie Time of Year!

Our American Thanksgiving celebration really begins the week before with the not-so-American debut of Beaujolais Nouveau. Since 1985 Beaujolais Nouveau has been released every third Thursday of November from the Beaujolais region of France, and since 1989 my skipper and I have gathered together with friends and family the following day in celebration. Our first…