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Silent in Seattle

A moment of silence as I take a break in St.James Cathedral

The Rebel House in Boca is Open for Easter Sunday Brunch- Hallelujah!

My favorite restaurant in Boca, The Rebel House, will be serving brunch this Sunday for the first time with a menu they are calling “Wake and Bake” brunch. Appropriate on so many levels for South Florida .

We’re all quite familiar with the deliciousness of their “OG Receipe Fried Chicken & Biscuits”- and I’m particularly fond of their fois gras, Berkshire Pork and Green Chive dumplings, Duck, Pork Belly appetizer, and steak. Now I’m intrigued by the potential of this brunch with items like:

“The Wake and Bake Loco Moto”-grilled burger, fried farm egg, grits, truffle teriyaki emulsion and crispy kale.

“The Pork Belly Benedict” -poached farm eggs, bacon braised kale, griddled biscuit, chipolte hollandaise, and pickled pepper salad.

Short Rib Gruyere Frittata– forest mushrooms, leeks, smoked tomato catsup, and arugla salad.

Of course they have shrimp and grits, steak and eggs, and healthy options like egg white scramble as well as fruit on yogurt for the “safe eaters” in your party. Then again, everything I’ve ever eaten there is delicious so every choice is safe.

Make reservations if you can right now. I live about one hundred feet away from the restaurant and can assure you they will be completely booked if not already. They always are.

And do yourself a favor… plan out what you want to eat ahead of time. It will take a while to decide because you’ll want to try everything. I know I will.

You can find their downloadable menu on their facebook page.

297 E Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton, FL 33432 ‎(561) 353-5888

Best Little Tea House in Boca

Another wandering around Boca Raton produced yet another great find: The Spice & Tea Exchange. This wonderful little find in Mizner Park provided me with a wonderland of teas, spices, specialty salts, sugars, and oils- everything a foodie could love. If you love cooking… and drinking tea, this is the place for you. Take at least an hour to wander around this wonderful place. “Come in And Smell the Spices!” Their top selling teas include: Green tropical, Black Chocolate, Coconut Oolong, Mystic Dragon Tea, Mango Green, Pear Caramel, Ginger Turmeric tea, and Hazelnut Plum. Best selling spices include: Tuscany Blend, Butcher’s Rub, Backwood’s Hickory Rub, Pirate’s Bite, Expresso Steak Rub (dying to try!), Black Truffle Salt, and Crazy Chicken to name a few. Enjoy!

Mizner Park
426 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
(561) 910-1289

Holistic in Boca With Nature’s Symphony

I was wandering around my neighborhood the other day and stumbled across this cute little aromatherapy store, Nature’s Symphony. At first I noticed the sage sticks and the sarcastic side of me responded with “Sage sticks in Boca? How appropriate” but then I was drawn to the organic oils, soaps, perfumes, candles, lotions, creams and even doggie soaps-OH MY! I found heaven for a brief sweet smelling moment. I spoke with Pat, the owner, and she explained how their oils were all organic and how aromatherapy can help in healing everyday ailments. Right up my alley. I’m a big believer in natural remedies so we got into a very informative discussion. Next time you’re not feeling up to par, stop by and check in with Pat. She will probably have a wonderful smelling tincture for you. Enjoy!