I recently discovered something slightly embarrassing: I have TWO crisper drawers! I had been using one to store meat and completely ignored the fact that one drawer said, “High Humidity” and the other said, “Low Humidity.” I honestly wondered why my refrigerator needed an opinion about humidity! Well, apparently it does. So, in the interest…

Butter flavored non-stick spray ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup whole-wheat flour ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed very ripe banana (three regular bananas) ⅔ cup whole-milk plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style ½ cup natural almond butter 5 tablespoons honey (or 1/4 cup allulose brown sugar) ¼ cup whole milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg ½ cup chopped toasted pecans Preheat oven…

When a condo first hits the market, there’s a short period when it gets something you can’t get back: it’s new. Buyers who have been watching Hillcrest listings see it pop up. Agents send it to their clients. People who have been waiting for the right unit take a look. That initial attention is valuable….

1 lb. ground beef (preferably 80% lean) 1 lb. ground pork 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 large egg 4 tsp minced garlic 1 cup finely shredded or grated Parmesan 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (save some for garnish) Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Your choice of pasta Large…

Hillcrest remains a buyer-leaning condo market, with substantial inventory and many properties taking two to four months or longer to sell. This gives buyers considerable negotiating leverage, with many transactions closing approximately 3–5% below asking price, but only if the seller priced right in the first place or continuously lowered the price until it reached…

The Property Appraiser’s Office mailed over 782,000 TRIM (proposed tax) Notices last month.  The TRIM Notice shows your property’s 2026 Just/Market Value, any tax-saving exemptions you are receiving and the proposed tax amounts as set by the taxing authorities listed on the notice. The 2026 Just/Market Values are based on the market data from 2025…

Emotional support animals have become a subject of increasing importance in condominium communities. Florida and federal law provide important protections for people with disabilities who have a legitimate, disability related need for an emotional support animal. Those protections should be respected. But they do not mean that condominium rules disappear or that every situation involving…

1 pound skinless center-cut salmon fillet (about 1 inch thick), cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil and herbs, chopped, plus 2½ tablespoons oil from jar, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, 1 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh basil 1. Position rack about 8 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Line a large, rimmed…