Jupiter, FL –Click below for live footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNT4rFCodwE

It tastes and smells like Thanksgiving in July.

4 lb. large Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled
and preferably organic, scrubbed
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 leeks, white and light green portions,
finely chopped and rinsed well
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1 cup milk, heated to a simmer
1⁄2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more, to taste

Directions:
Cut the potatoes into large, uniform chunks. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add water to cover and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover partially and cook the potatoes, stirring once or twice, until they are very tender, about 40 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a fry pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until tender and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

Return the potatoes to the saucepan and place the pan over low heat. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes thoroughly. Stir in the leeks and their buttery juices. Add the sour cream and stir well. Add the hot milk, the 1/2 tsp. salt and the 1 tsp. pepper and stir vigorously until light and fluffy.

Remove the pan from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Serves 8 to 10.

Williams-Sonoma Recipe

Blue, pink, yellow and orange transform with the first light of day. July 21, 2013–Juno Pier

Marlins v. Nationals, Saturday night, July 13, 2013

A ballpark game has to be on your bucket list. It is summer. It is cotton candy, peanuts and crackerjacks, seventh inning stretch, national anthem and hometown spirit that brings inspiration and joy. If you live in South Florida, you have the added pleasure of 600 bobbleheads on display at the Museo de Bobblehead .

Jeff Mathis 6, Catcher, Bats/Throws: R/R

Jose Fernandez, Pitcher, Bats/Throws: R/R

Shooting action shots with a Canon 101–poor resolution.

Saturday evening, Juno Beach, FL–July 6, 2013–A green turtle returning to the ocean.

It is uplifting to see how creative people use idle time. While hoping to catch a view of these massive reptiles nest, a group creates a positive message with seaweed for the turtles–We like Peace. The turtle’s nesting season is coming to a close.

Music, bottle toss rings, face painting, festival rides, children’s crafts and an amazing firework display at the new Sports Complex Athletic Field, Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL.

Summer is here. Happy Fourth of July!

Palm Beach Gardens Farmer’s Market, Sunday, June 30, 2013

Sunday Morning, June 23, 2013

Walking down the beach for daylight

Painting Session at Fish Camp with The Hasson Girls, Sunday, June 23, 2013

Visualize, Juried Student Art Exhibition, Opening Reception, June 14- July 2013 The Art House of Delray