Carol Ann Kates

I am excited to announce that my next book, “Grocery Shopping Secrets”, is in the final stages of production. It has been several years...

We love eating at Bonefish Grill and are crazy about their Bang Bang Shrimp. When served as an appetizer, Bonefish Grill nestles their...

If you are craving crab, try my Crab Salad Sandwiches with Gruyere Cheese. They are pretty darn delicious. You don’t have to buy crab...

My daughters planned a delightful Mother’s Day picnic for me this last Sunday. They served Mediterranean Salads in a Jar and Caprese...

There has been quite a hullabaloo lately regarding Maine lobsters. A legal dispute between environmental activists and the federal...

Are you a crab bisque lover? This year the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the Bering Sea snow crab season will remain...

Gordon Ramsay said, “Niçoise salad must be the finest summer salad of all.” I agree. It is perfect —full of protein, light, colorful,...

My husband loves po boy sandwiches. He orders a po boy any time we eat out and it’s on the menu. Such an odd name for a sandwich. How did...

During the dog days of summer, my husband and I do most of our cooking outside on the grill. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut and grill...

What are you grilling for the Fourth of July? If you are tired of the same ole’, same ole’ burgers, brats, and ribs, give my...

The weather is warming up, and the picnic season is upon us. My favorite picnic sandwich is the lobster roll—a toasted hot dog bun...

If you are cooking for someone this Mother’s Day and searching for recipe ideas, consider making crab cakes. Tom Douglas once said, “Who...

It’s National Clam Chowder Day, the perfect day to clamor for chowder. When did you have your first bowl of clam chowder? I had mine at...

My son moved to Ireland in September 2020, and we were fortunate enough to visit him in July of 2021. We absolutely fell in love with the...

My husband’s birthday is early in January, and he often requests Shrimp and Crab Boil for his birthday dinner. I must admit the first...

What is your traditional Christmas Eve meal? When I was growing up, my mother always made oyster stew. When my husband and I were first...

Europeans love mussels, and each country’s preparation is specific to its traditional flavors and foods. When we visited Ireland, we...

When you are standing in front of the fish counter at your supermarket, do you ever wondered, “Which variety of salmon should I...