Redland Rambles: Chronicles of Local Food, Farms, and Culinary Traditions in South Florida

Authors

Robert Barnum

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Description

This collection of articles from the Redland Rambles blog, authored by Marian Wertalka, provides a detailed look at the agricultural, culinary, and community-driven events in South Florida, with a focus on local farms, organic food, and the growers of the Redland area. The articles highlight events such as local ice cream socials, tropical fruit pie competitions, and cooking demonstrations, featuring key players like Robert Barnum and Bee Heaven Farm. From exploring unique ingredients like the hoja santa leaf to sharing vibrant local recipes, the collection documents the connection between land, food, and the people who cultivate it.

Publication Date

2010

Publisher

Redland Rambles

City

Homestead, Florida

Keywords

Redland Rambles, Robert Barnum, Bee Heaven Farm, Possum Trot Nursery, tropical fruit, local food, Miami-Dade agriculture, South Florida, tropical recipes, ice cream, pie, local farms, sustainable agriculture, Fairchild Farm & Garden Festival, Slow Food Miami, hoja santa, root beer plant, tropical cuisine

Disciplines

Earth Sciences | Natural Resources and Conservation | Other Earth Sciences | Soil Science | Sustainability

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Included in this Collection:

4th of July Ice Cream and Pie (June 18, 2010): A post featuring an Independence Day event at Bee Heaven Farm, where local Redland ice cream makers, including Robert Barnum of Possum Trot, showcased ice cream and pie creations made from tropical fruits. Attendees enjoyed a tasting and toured the farm.

Tastes Like Root Beer (April 2, 2010): An exploration of the hoja santa leaf (Root Beer Plant), cultivated at Possum Trot Tropical Fruit Nursery by Robert Barnum, and its culinary uses. The post includes recipe ideas and anecdotes about how the plant’s unique flavor has been incorporated into various dishes.

Cantankerous Gets Crabby (May 5, 2010): A post about Robert Barnum’s cooking demonstration at the Fairchild Farm & Garden Festival, where he prepared tempura-fried piper betel leaves with coconut crab sauce. The article provides a glimpse into Barnum’s creative culinary process and his use of tropical ingredients.

Chillin’ with the Locals (July 20, 2010): A feature on an ice cream social at Bee Heaven Farm, where local producers, including Robert Barnum, presented frozen treats made from local fruits like lychee and mamey. The post highlights the community spirit and the delicious variety of tropical flavors.

Let Them Eat Pie (September 30, 2010): A coverage of the Slow Food Miami “Pie on the Porch” competition, where Robert Barnum showcased his longan-walnut-‘bola raisin pie. The article details the competition’s focus on local ingredients and the recognition Barnum received for his creative tropical pie.

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Recommended Citation

Barnum, Robert, "Redland Rambles: Chronicles of Local Food, Farms, and Culinary Traditions in South Florida" (2010). Possum Trot. 10.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/possumtrot/10