Editor’s Note: Apologies to our newcomers for the editor’s mistakes. I believe everyone is now properly identified. Spoonbill Neighbors again rolled out the welcome mat in June and July. Mimi Lalor-Iannuzzi and Peter Clayton tackled the…
By Louise Nelson Spoonbill Neighbors GoGo (Girls Out Goofing Off) First Adventure: Chocolate you say? Truffles you say? Louise was afraid she’d fail. Donna, on the other hand, made sure no remnants of the scrumptious…
By Louise Nelson In June, Spoonbill Neighbors again rolled out the welcome mat for Marsh Creek’s newest arrivals! The greeting team included Meri-Kathryn Peed, Mimi Lalor-Iannuzzi and Peter Clayton. Our newcomers: Tim and Ana Kris…
Hello Marsh Creekers! Summer’s here! Unusually hot and humid days in June, so keep hydrated, find shade, and enjoy! Now here are highlights from June! Happy Hour was held at the home of Donna &…
By Louise Nelson This recipe comes from the kitchen of Bob and Gia Arbogast, who graciously gifted Brian and I two plates for dinner. Delicious!! A few shortcuts from the chefs: Use one 28 oz…
Hello Marsh Creekers! Phew! Welcome to Summer! It’s been quite a year. Spoonbill Neighbors held so many activities, it’s time for a summer siesta! With neighbors heading out to escape the heat, Spoonbill Neighbors will…
By Louise Nelson This is such an easy, tasty recipe! Using a convection oven, the preheated temperature was reduced to 400` instead of 425, and I cooked for 30 minutes (I think 45 minutes is…
Hello Marsh Creekers! April was another busy month for Spoonbill Neighbors! The weather was idyllic and the camaraderie among neighbors just keeps growing. It’s quite astonishing when Marsh Creek neighbors discover – to their surprise…
By Louise Nelson Melody Ness, a Spoonbill Neighbor, spearheaded another successful neighborhood food drive, making Easter a brighter holiday for the less fortunate in our larger community. Marsh Creek residents donated ingredients for Easter dinners….
GTM Walk March 2/22 Sue Whittle led the way on a tour/hike in the GTM (Guana Tolomato Matanzas), the 76,760 acre National Estuarine Research Reserve. There are four well-marked trails ranging from 1.1 miles to 2.8…
By Louise Nelson For a change of pace between grill and sauté, try this baked fish dish. It was easy and tasty. You can substitute local fresh fish such as grouper and wahoo. Or frozen…
Spoonbill Neighbor activities continue to multiply even though some February events were postponed because of the Omicron surge. As always, being fully vaccinated is a requirement to attend any Spoonbill event. This is for the…
By Louise Nelson The Pine Castle developmental learning center in Jacksonville has sent a note of thanks to Marsh Creek residents who purchased luminaries from the center for our community’s successful first-ever Marsh Creek Nights…
By Louise Nelson Spoonbill Neighbors continues its growth and enjoyment! Some activities in January were postponed due the unexpected Omicron surge. Here are some pictures and event summaries of activities that were held. Also below…
By Louise Nelson Spoonbill Neighbors really got into the holiday spirit in December! On December 3rd, the Happy Hour group held its second gathering at the home of Lisa and David Stern. The theme was…
By Louise Nelson and Pat King One of the most enjoyable memories of Marsh Creek’s 2021 Nights of Lights were the random visits from neighbors who live int other parts of neighborhood. They stopped bye…
By Louise Nelson and Meri-Kathryn Peed Spoonbill Neighbors is gearing up for two big luminary events this month. Some sand remains available at the Community Park parking lot (partly obscured by new palates of sod…
How to Dry Brine a Turkey Posted By Louise Nelson Reprinted Courtesy Allrecipes.com https://www.allrecipes.com/article/how-dry-brine-turkey/ Credit: Blaine Moats/Meredith Wet-brining (a.k.a. “brining”) may get the ink, but dry-brining is so easy, and it doesn’t require a bucket….
By Louise Nelson Another successful turn out for the Spoonbill Neighbors! There were 25 in attendance for our 2nd General Meeting on Tuesday morning. And there was a special guest speaker: Debi Redding from the…