Tomato and Kiwi Salad

Tomato and Kiwi Salad

This combination may sound really bizarre, but trust me it tastes really good.  I pulled this together in hopes of using up a few tomatoes and kiwis before they went bad. The salad is tossed with a fresh lime vinaigrette that pulls all of the flavors together very...
Sunset Martini

Sunset Martini

Thinking of Florida, well this drink may help. The Sunset Martini creates the recipe with the use of Orange flavored Vodka and fresh Lime juice. Here we go. Into a shaker with 3/4 filled with ice add: 2 parts Orange Vodka 1 part Triple Sec 1/2 part Fresh Lime Juice...
Rum Cake

Rum Cake

Rum is an island spirit.  It tastes great in boat drinks, but in this Rum Cake, it is divine! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a Bundt pan with butter and then dust with flour.  I find if you cover the top of the Bundt pan with plastic wrap, you can distribute...
Orange Vodka Cocktail – Orange Soda

Orange Vodka Cocktail – Orange Soda

    Orange Soda – Orange Vodka Cocktail: Greetings from the Fun in Key West Tiki Bar. Ok, when your hear about an Orange for flavoring for juice or drinks, what and you think about? You are right, Florida the Sunshine State famous for juicy oranges. Here is...
Fuzzy Shamrock Shot

Fuzzy Shamrock Shot

This is perfect to toast St. Patrick’s Day. I call this the Fuzzy Shamrock. You will combine the flavors of Melon Liqueur, Peach Schnapps and Ginger Ale. This is nice sweet mixture of flavor without the alcohol taste. Recipe: Combine the ingredients in a ice filled...
By The Pool. Melon Liqueur Cocktail Recipe

By The Pool. Melon Liqueur Cocktail Recipe

By The Pool. A Melon Liqueur cocktail recipe for the Green spirit of St Patrick’s Day. Nice and refreshing cocktail with the flavors of Melon Liqueur, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice and Lemon Lime Soda. Imagine yourself sitting out by the pool enjoying the sun and...
The Green Lantern. A Melon Liqueur Cocktail

The Green Lantern. A Melon Liqueur Cocktail

The Green Lantern. Ok its St. Patrick’s Day and you need something green to serve as a cocktail. You have Melon Liqueur which is green in the bar. Head to the fridge to find Orange Juice and Lemon Lime Soda. You will impress your friends with something green, and...
Mini Red Velvet Cake

Mini Red Velvet Cake

If you have a craving for red velvet cake, but don’t want to make a large one, this is a great option.  Consider freezing the unused portions of cake for a later time (freeze in small serving sizes to thaw when unexpected cravings arise!)  Also, keep on hand a can of...
Quick and Easy Homemade Ice Cream

Quick and Easy Homemade Ice Cream

I love ice cream and this is a really quick way to make ice cream.  This Quick and Easy Homemade Ice Cream recipe uses a high powered blender.  I use a Vita-mix, but you can probably use any other kind on the market; as long as it can blend at a high speed. Step 1:...
Mom’s Apple Cream Pie

Mom’s Apple Cream Pie

This is my Mom’s Apple Cream Pie recipe.  It is a great way to use up any extra apples. Step 1:  Prepare your pie crust.  For this recipe you will only need a single pie crust.  I am not the best at making pie crust, so I will confess I use store bought.  (Nobody has...