Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inlandGov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Cape Canaveral
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
Cape Canaveral Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Cape Canaveral Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Cape Canaveral.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities say he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court. “I don’t know. It just seemed like he snapped,” said William Nehrkorn, father of one of the pickleball players. 53-year-old Pelican Marsh maintenance worker Joseph Devalle ran toward Nehrkorn’s son and friends, not with a paddle […]
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Reverse shoulder replacement offers new approach to pain management Shoulder replacement is the third most common replacement in the US, following hip and knee replacement.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
NAPLES Feeding families through Meals of Hope They’re a Naples-based non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger both locally and throughout the country.
Family dealing with two losses in quick succession A teenager will not get to celebrate turning 21 years old with friends, can’t put a smile on his family member’s faces and will never get to see his mother again.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
Cape Canaveral Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Cape Canaveral Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Cape Canaveral.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities say he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court. “I don’t know. It just seemed like he snapped,” said William Nehrkorn, father of one of the pickleball players. 53-year-old Pelican Marsh maintenance worker Joseph Devalle ran toward Nehrkorn’s son and friends, not with a paddle […]
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Reverse shoulder replacement offers new approach to pain management Shoulder replacement is the third most common replacement in the US, following hip and knee replacement.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
NAPLES Feeding families through Meals of Hope They’re a Naples-based non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger both locally and throughout the country.
Family dealing with two losses in quick succession A teenager will not get to celebrate turning 21 years old with friends, can’t put a smile on his family member’s faces and will never get to see his mother again.
John Trierweiler/ WINK NAPLES, Fla. — The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples provides some helpful recipes to spice up any holiday party. Below are the recipes shown in Monday’s segment prepared by The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples Chef Michael Bandus. Pistachio risotto 3 shallots, diced small 2 cups arborio rice 1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped. 1 cup white wine 8 cups chicken stock ¼ pound butter, diced 2 cups grated parmesan 1 bunch parsley chopped Olive oil Salt and pepper Saute the shallots with olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Once translucent add Rice and “toast” until rice is hot to the touch. Add the White wine and cook until reduced. Start adding hot chicken stock one cup at a time, while continuously stirring the rice until all the stock is used and the rice is fully cooked. Once the rice is cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the butter and parmesan cheese. Finish with pistachio and parsley. The risotto serves four people. Lamb shanks 4 each Lamb shank (10 – 14 ounces) 1 yellow onion small diced 3 carrots small diced 4 celery sticks small diced 3 teaspoon tomato paste 2 cups red wine 8 cups chicken or veal stock 2 spring rosemary 2 spring Thyme 2 bay leaves Salt / pepper Season the Lamb shanks with salt and pepper, and sear all sides in a large pan on medium high heat until golden brown. Remove the shanks, reduce the heat to medium and add all the diced vegetables. Saute until lightly browned. After add the tomato paste and saute for 2 min. Deglaze the pan with red wine and reduce until almost gone. Now, add stock, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Return the lamb shanks to the pan, cover with aluminum foil and bake in a 300 degree oven for three hours. To finish, remove thyme and bay leaves from liquid. In addition, blend the remaining liquid until smooth and thick consistency. The lamb shanks serve four people. Roasted vegetables with chorizo 2 each chorizo 1 small butternut squash ¼ pound brussel sprouts ¼ pound baby carrots Salt / pepper Parsley Olive oil Peel and large dice the Butternut squash Trim and cut brussel sprouts in half Trim and cut baby carrots in three Peel and cut chorizo on Bias Toss vegetables separately with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the vegetables on a baking tray and cook at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Saute the chorizo in a large pan until browned, add all the vegetables and toss. Continue heating on medium heat until all vegetables are hot, and finish with parsley and olive oil. The roasted vegetables serve four people. Eggplant carpaccio 1 each eggplant 1 each roasted red pepper 1 pint cherry or grape tomato ¼ cup Kalamata olives ¼ cup pine nuts 4 oz robiola chees (or goat cheese) 2 springs basil Aged balsamic Olive oil Salt / pepper Slice the eggplant into thin round slices. Season with salt and pepper and sear in a medium hot sate pan with olive oil. Remove and place on platter slightly overlapping each other Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Season them with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Roast in a 420 degree oven for three minutes or until the tomatoes start to burst open. Top the eggplant with sliced roasted peppers, cherry tomato, pine nuts, kalamata olives, and small pieces of cheese. Warm the plate in a 300 degree oven for two minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove and finish with sliced basil, balsamic and olive oil. For more information call 239-593-2000 or visit the Ritz-Carlton on 2600 Tiburon Drive.