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Your Complete Guide to Tequila: Perfect Summer Cocktails

Your Complete Guide to Tequila: Perfect Summer Cocktails

Summer's here, your tiki lights are twinkling, and the grill's fired up. But what's in your hand while you're living your best backyard life? If it's not a refreshing tequila drink, we need to talk. Look, I get it. For years, tequila had a rep as that spirit you only touched on Cinco de Mayo or during questionable college decisions. But here's the thing—good tequila is actually incredible, and...

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Key Lime Ice Cream

Key Lime Ice Cream

Key Lime anything is so refreshing.  When you are not on the Island, trying to recreate that vibe can be difficult.  But, this Key Lime Ice cream will immediately transport you back to Key West and...

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Copycat Famous Amos Cookie Recipe

Copycat Famous Amos Cookie Recipe

I love Famous Amos cookies.  They were really small and came in a bag, filled with chocolate goodness.  The best way to eat these tiny heavenly snacks was to pop them into a microwave for a few...

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Banana Pudding Recipe with Chessman Cookies

Banana Pudding Recipe with Chessman Cookies

Banana pudding brings back so many childhood memories.  It's layers of pudding, Nilla wafers and whipped cream.  Let the pudding soften the cookies and, well, you are in heaven right?  I thought the...

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Banana Breakfast Bars

Banana Breakfast Bars

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...

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Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

I love lasagna.  Really who doesn't?  This soup has all of the flavors of lasagna, without the heaviness.  It is the perfect...

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Sloppy Rita

Sloppy Rita

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...

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Irish Flag Shot

Irish Flag Shot

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...

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Grasshopper

Grasshopper

This retro drink brings you back to a time of cocktail parties and smooth Sinatra playing in the background.  Serve after dinner...

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Chocolate Mint Martini

Chocolate Mint Martini

I love mint chocolate chip ice cream and this drink tastes just like that.  It is minty, without being overwhelming and the...

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Buffalo Chicken

Buffalo Chicken

This buffalo chicken has a subtle heat.  By baking the chicken it retains its crispiness without being heavy.  Serve this with...

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Apple Coffee Cake

Apple Coffee Cake

I enjoy a warm piece of cake with my coffee.  The apples and cinnamon of this cake make a very tasty treat for either breakfast...

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Bloody Ghostbuster

Bloody Ghostbuster

After a long night wandering Key West looking for ghosts ... this is the perfect drink for you.  Even if you aren't in town,...

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Grenadine Syrup

Grenadine Syrup

Cocktails taste so much better when made with great ingredients.  Homemade grenadine syrup isn't hard to make.  Stop buying the...

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Healthy Hummus

Healthy Hummus

There is something about dipping vegetables into a creamy dip.  But, that is not too great for the waistline.  So, I came up...

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Gingersnap Cookies

Gingersnap Cookies

I love gingersnap cookies.  These take a little bit of prep time, but they are so easy and delicious!!  Dunk these into a nice...

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KeKe Margarita

KeKe Margarita

This simply is Key West in a glass.  The hint of key lime from the KeKe Beach Key Lime Liquor mixed with the flavors of a...

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Sweet and Sour Mix

Sweet and Sour Mix

This is going to sound crazy ... make your own Sweet and Sour Mix?  All I can say is "yes"!!  We were trying a few new cocktails...

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Drunken S’mores Shake

Drunken S’mores Shake

My latest obsession is adult milkshakes.  Not the best for the waistline, but they are one really good indulgence!!  Even in the...

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Tropical Meatballs

Tropical Meatballs

I love wandering through the big warehouse stores during tasting time.  They offer tastings of foods you probably would never...

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Spirited Hot Cocoa

Spirited Hot Cocoa

This is the perfect drink to sip by the fire or to leave for Santa .... I use the sugar-free (Splenda) version of instant hot...

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Macaroon Kiss Cookies

Macaroon Kiss Cookies

These macaroon kiss cookies are just perfect with a steaming hot cup of cocoa.  What, it's summer time?  How about pairing with...

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