In today's "Quarantine Cooking" adventure we're visiting the kitchen of UPF journals manager Lauren Phillips, who tried a recipe from The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook, Anniversary Edition. Published this spring to celebrate the 115th birthday of the nation’s largest Spanish restaurant and Florida’s oldest restaurant, this delicious cookbook contains 178 recipes that make the Columbia famous. All … Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: Croquettes from The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook
Quarantine Cooking: Chayote Salad from Taste the Islands
Our "Quarantine Cooking" series continues with Chayote Salad from Taste the Islands! Sian Hunter, senior acquisitions editor, tried this recipe at home. Here’s why Sian chose this recipe: A bright, crunchy salad seemed like the ticket for perking up tonight’s quarantine-cooking meal! And it was neat to see the chayote transform from blobulous green freeform … Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: Chayote Salad from Taste the Islands
Quarantine Cooking: Blueberry Pound Cake from Sallie Ann Robinson’s Kitchen
Our "Quarantine Cooking" series continues with Blueberry Pound Cake from Sallie Ann Robinson's Kitchen! Marthe Walters, UPF managing editor, gave this recipe a try. Marthe's comments: My daughter and I made the Blueberry Pound Cake from Sallie Ann Robinson’s Kitchen: Food and Family Lore from the Lowcountry. We ran out of blueberries and eggs, so … Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: Blueberry Pound Cake from Sallie Ann Robinson’s Kitchen
Quarantine Cooking: Molten Apple Noodle Cakes from Taste the Islands
For our "Quarantine Cooking" series, UPF exhibits and promotions coordinator Jenna Kolesari made Molten Apple Noodle Cakes from Taste the Islands: Culinary Adventures in a Caribbean Kitchen. Jenna's comments: I wanted to try something different, and I've never had fried noodles in a dessert before. It was definitely a new experience, and a very tasty … Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: Molten Apple Noodle Cakes from Taste the Islands
Quarantine Cooking: Picadillo from Coconuts and Collards
Our "Quarantine Cooking" series continues with Picadillo from Coconuts and Collards by Von Diaz. UPF managing editor Marthe Walters tried this recipe with her daughter at home. Below are the instructions for making Picadillo along with recipes for Sofrito and Sazón, two of its ingredients. Marthe approximated these ingredients based on what was available in … Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: Picadillo from Coconuts and Collards
Quarantine Cooking: Gullah Chicken Gumbo from Sallie Ann Robinson’s Kitchen
Tired of all the boxed quarantine snacks? Sian Hunter, UPF senior acquisitions editor, mixed up her quarantine fare with this Gullah Chicken Gumbo from Sallie Ann Robinson's Kitchen. Here's why Sian chose this recipe: I chose this recipe because it sounded comforting. That I had most of the ingredients on hand was plus. Finding okra … Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: Gullah Chicken Gumbo from Sallie Ann Robinson’s Kitchen
Romi Gutierrez Appointed Director of the University Press of Florida
We are pleased to announce that Romi Gutierrez has been named director of the University Press of Florida (UPF) following a national search. Gutierrez has served UPF in various roles since 2004, most recently as associate director and director of sales and marketing. In this position she managed all aspects of sales and marketing for … Continue reading Romi Gutierrez Appointed Director of the University Press of Florida
A Day on the River with UPF Staff
Today we’re joining the Association of University Presses in honoring the memory of Mark Saunders, director of the University of Virginia Press, who passed away in May. This post is part of a blog tour highlighting people like Saunders whose dedication, expertise, and humanity drive the important work of scholarly publishing at university presses around the … Continue reading A Day on the River with UPF Staff
Recipe: Succotash from Norman Van Aken’s Florida Kitchen
Need a last-minute recipe for Thanksgiving? Try succotash from our new cookbook, Norman Van Aken's Florida Kitchen! UPF publicist and rights manager Samantha Zaboski decided to try her hand at cooking this exciting dish. Here's why Samantha chose this recipe: I love recipes that include a variety of flavors, especially with vegetables and beans. I often can't … Continue reading Recipe: Succotash from Norman Van Aken’s Florida Kitchen
Recipe: Ajiaco with Chicken, Potatoes, Squash, Corn, and Spinach from Norman Van Aken’s Florida Kitchen
Get ready for Thanksgiving with this recipe from our newest cookbook, Norman Van Aken's Florida Kitchen! Sian Hunter, UPF senior acquisitions editor, prepared for the holidays by making Ajiaco with Chicken, Potatoes, Squash, Corn, and Spinach. Here’s why Sian chose this recipe: Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but at some point during the Weekend of … Continue reading Recipe: Ajiaco with Chicken, Potatoes, Squash, Corn, and Spinach from Norman Van Aken’s Florida Kitchen
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