DORIS REYNOLDS, Correspondent - Features - Naples Daily News's Department

About DORIS REYNOLDS

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Biography

Doris Reynolds is a long-time contributor to the Wednesday Food section of Neapolitan.

Reynolds was born in Kane, Pa., and moved to Charleston, S.C., as a young teenager. She dropped out of school, started working, and had a son at a young age. She worked for the Navy, both as a typist and in public relations. Her early struggle paid off years later.

Reynolds has started and owned several public relations agencies, had a lengthy and successful career as a journalist and author, and even owned a Haitian art studio. She moved to Naples more than 55 years ago.

She’s traveled much of the world (India, Germany, England, Turkey, Greece and Cuba). Still, Naples is the only place she’d want to live. She’s a bit of a recluse, preferring to work from a studio in her rustic yet beautiful cottage near the beach. Reynolds, who won’t reveal her age, lives there with Lucy, a five-year-old rescue dog. She’s written books (“When Peacocks Were Roasted and Mullet Were Fried” and “Let’s Talk Food”), and is Naples’ official historian. Read more about Doris in our "My Life So Far" feature on her.

Position History

Correspondent - Features
11/23/2007 - current

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Let’s Talk Food: Chicken is the kitchen star with its flavor and food efficiency Published 08/24/2010 at 4:16 p.m.
In 1925 a group of Czech immigrants settled the town of Masaryktown in central Florida. They established orange groves, which were destroyed in the hard frost of 1926. The enterprising immigrants then turned to the growing of chickens, and that ...
Let’s Talk Food: Iced tea is the refreshing confluence of summer flavors Published 07/20/2010 at 3:46 p.m. 1 Comment
I don’t have to remind you that it is hot, hot, hot outside! Take comfort in knowing that it is just as hot and steamy in almost every other part of the country. Be thankful for those wonderful Gulf breezes, ...
Let’s Talk Food: Soup’s on, but douse the flame and enjoy chilled concoctions Published 07/14/2010 at 1:52 p.m.
Summer may be “easy-livin’ ” time for most folks, but the season proves to be difficult and challenging for those planning meals that are tasty and attractive. It’s time to take notice of some of the cold soups that have ...
Let’s Talk Food: Tomato sauce? Mustard? Baked beans have fomented propriety battles Published 07/06/2010 at 5 p.m.
’Tis summer and time for boating, fishing, beaching, barbecuing, picnicking and savoring all those great comfort food that makes the season so special. No self-respecting fish fry, barbecue or picnic is complete without those all-American baked beans. They are inexpensive, ...
Let’s Talk Food: Our forebears’ tavern takes its Independence Day food seriously Published 06/29/2010 at 5 p.m.
Our great annual birthday party takes place Sunday with parades, concerts, family get-togethers, picnics and demonstrations of gratitude and pride in our country and its forbearers. One of the most meaningful celebrations will take place at the City Tavern in ...
Let’s Talk Food: Warm-water fish are just as tasty, nutritious as their cold-water kin Published 06/15/2010 at 5:01 p.m. 1 Comment
Are cold water fish more nutritious and delicious than warm water fish? This is the dilemma of newcomers to the region who come from areas of the country where cold water fish is plentiful.
Let’s Talk Food: Living high on the hog at a LaBelle hunt Published 06/01/2010 at 5:13 p.m. 1 Comment
Listen up, dudes: I need to confess that I left home and hearth and went to Hog Heaven. It’s just down the road a piece, and my trip took me to another universe: a universe where the hog reigns supreme.
Let’s Talk Food: Big Sur Bakery created wonderful meals reflected in its cookbook Published 05/04/2010 at 5:01 p.m.
It has been years since I last visited Big Sur on California’s Pacific coast. When I returned recently, I found that nothing has changed in this wild and wonderful wonderland. Mother Nature was kind to this region when she created ...
Let's Talk Food: Stock up on bourbon, mint for annual Derby ritual Published 04/27/2010 at 5 p.m.
It’s not too early to stock up on your supply of Kentucky bourbon and a goodly amount of mint. If you can’t make it up to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, be sure to have a mint julep ...
Let’s Talk Food: Convenience foods came primarily with the 20th century Published 04/20/2010 at 5:01 p.m.
The 20th century brought enormous changes to our way of life. It was the century of great inventions and marked the beginning of an era of technology and innovative entrepreneurs that affected every aspect of our way of living.

Let's Talk Food: Make guilt-free key lime pie with low-fat yogurt Published 05/16/2012 at 5:25 a.m.
Although yogurt is considered a low-fat food, one must be aware that there are three types of yogurt, with varying amounts of milk fat.
Let's Talk Food: The onion contributes so much to so many recipes Published 05/09/2012 at 7 a.m.
While the chestnut trees are blossoming in Paris and the swallows are winging their way to Capistrano, the sweet onions are being harvested in Vidalia, Ga.
Let's Talk Food: No dish more American than macaroni and cheese Published 04/25/2012 at 7:10 a.m.
Every state has an official dish or dessert but, alas, there is no national dish that represents typical American cuisine. However, there is no dish more American than macaroni and cheese.
Let's Talk Food: Biscuits are a Southern culinary gift for common folk Published 04/18/2012 at 6:10 a.m.
I have come to the conclusion that biscuits are the food of the common folk; a culinary gift available to those dedicated to simple, but delicious, vittles.
Let's Talk Food: Favorite crab recipe evokes memories of Low Country Published 04/11/2012 at 9:05 a.m.
I’m sharing my favorite crab recipes with the hope that several ambitious cooks will prepare a splendid feast.
Lighthouse Project - History: Historian Doris Reynolds talks about rebirth in Naples Published 04/03/2012 at midnight
A casual conversation with Malcolm McDonald, the president of Florida Power and Light, changed my life.It was the summer of 1952 and I was attending a meeting in Miami. I mentioned that I had driven down the west coast from ...
Let's Talk Food: Truffles taste much better than they look Published 03/28/2012 at 6:26 a.m. 1 Comment
Truffles may win accolades in the taste category but only the most scrupulous gourmand is willing to overlook its ugly appearance.
Let's Talk Food: Oysters get no respect, but deserve accolades Published 03/21/2012 at 6:24 a.m. 1 Comment
Mother Nature must have had tongue in cheek when she created the oyster. Jonathan Swift, although an admirer of the oyster, wrote: “He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.”
Let's Talk Food: Corned beef, cabbage and the Irish Published 03/14/2012 at 6:30 a.m.
Here is my favorite way to prepare corned beef and cabbage.
Let's Talk Food: Tasting the pleasures of the Big Apple's 'Real Little Italy' Published 02/29/2012 at 5:25 a.m.
Although curious daytrippers from surrounding cities have been attracted to New York City's Arthur Avenue, the merchants and restaurateurs remain dedicated to their regular customers. Here, those dedicated to genuine Italian products find every food product necessary to create one ...