Apr 9, 2016 | Diet Friendly, Recipes, Sides
I am a huge fan of a good wedge salad. It’s old school, but a great salad to serve with steak or even on its own as a light lunch. Homemade blue cheese dressing is great… but if you don’t want to take the time, I often will use the greek yogurt Blue...
Apr 5, 2016 | Desserts, Diet Friendly, Recipes, Sides
These bars are great for a breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack. Quick and easy to make too! Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly coat a 9 inch square pan with cooking spray. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine bananas, oil, molasses, vanilla, almond...
Mar 29, 2016 | Diet Friendly, Recipes
I love lasagna. Really who doesn’t? This soup has all of the flavors of lasagna, without the heaviness. It is the perfect soup for a cool spring/summer evening or blustery winter day. Step 1: In a large soup pot over medium high heat cook the onions until...
Mar 24, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
If you have ever been to Key West, then you have most certainly stopped at Sloppy Joe’s. This world famous bar was the nightly home to Hemingway…and now you. Can’t make it to Key West? How about making the Sloppy Rita at home. Sloppy Rita 1 oz...
Mar 23, 2016 | Shopping, What to Do
Looking for a new hat? You need to check out The Mad Hatter. The store has over 2,000 hats! No matter what kind of hat you are needing, they have it. Plus, they will answer your questions about hats…. how to care for them, wear them, etc. We bought a new...
Mar 22, 2016 | Lunch and Dinner, The Keys, Where to Eat
If you are driving down to Key West, you will more than likely need to stop for lunch or dinner. Hobo’s Cafe, in Key Largo, is a must stop place. The atmosphere is very Key like… a smaller one room restaurant with an outdoor patio. Keep in mind, the...
Mar 16, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Put on your green and grab a drink. Don’t settle for green dyed beer, try one of the these green drinks and may the Luck of the Irish be with you! 1. The Green Lantern This drink combines melon liqueur and orange juice for a...
Mar 16, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
Ok, nothing more Irish than the Irish flag and this shot captures all of the flag’s colors. This is a layered drink and can be pretty tricky to make; if you are new to layering drinks. I found this you.tube video that shows pretty clearly how to make the...
Mar 16, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
This retro drink brings you back to a time of cocktail parties and smooth Sinatra playing in the background. Serve after dinner for a sweet treat! 1 oz half & half (or heavy cream) 1 oz Crème de menthe 1 oz Crème de cacao (white) Pour ingredients into a cocktail...
Mar 16, 2016 | Cocktails, Recipes
I love mint chocolate chip ice cream and this drink tastes just like that. It is minty, without being overwhelming and the chocolate finish makes this the perfect dessert drink. 1 oz Creme de Menthe 2 oz Creme de Cacao (white) 1 oz whipped vodka 1 oz chocolate vodka...
