Today, we’re putting a Key West twist on cocktail hour and talking about the stories behind some iconic drinks that have quenched thirsts and sparked conversations for decades. Spoiler alert: You’ll want to try all of these at least once (or twice, if the first round went down too fast). 1. The Rum Runner Origin: Born in the 1950s at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada (just up the road from...
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Citrus Margarita
In my younger days, margaritas were not my go to drink. Most margaritas have a "bite" that takes an acquired taste. But, once I began to experiment with flavors, I found fresh mixes made the best...
Lunchroom Butter Cookie Recipe
Remember those yummy butter cookies we had for lunch when we were kids? This is the recipe. They are not as sweet as a shortbread, but have a very buttery flavor. With only four ingredients,...
Strawberry White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
These are so pretty and pink. Perfect for Valentine's Day or a baby shower... imagine, these on a white plate with pretty flowers all around. Yep... wouldn't last long in my house. I made these...
Coconut Almond
My new favorite liquor is RumChata. Basically it is a creamed Rum which has a slight hint of cinnamon. It’s smooth, rich and...
Lime Butter Cookies
A bright pop of lime in a bite size treat. Dipped in chocolate these cookies will be your go to anytime cookie. Step 1: ...
Brown Sugar Rum Cake
I love the taste of brown sugar and when you add rum to the frosting, this is simply a perfect combination. Enjoy this cake...
Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake
I know it’s not fall yet, but with opening college football weekend, I felt it necessary to drag out a fall menu to feed the...
Cuban Missile Crisis
This drink has become my new favorite. We had some left over Vanilla Vodka (I know, how does that happen) and needed to find a...
Banana Nut Bread
If you are like me, then you end up with several overripe bananas periodically. So, what do you do with them? I freeze some –...
Caramel Apple Gelato Sandwiches
Ok, not sure how this happened, but I ended up with a box of Caramel Apple Cookie mix in my pantry. Somehow it made its way...
Jalapeno Cheddar Muffins with ribs and North Carolina Sauce
It was a fall football weekend and I tried a new way to serve ribs. I had made ribs in the crockpot the other day and had a...
Low-No Carb Pizza
I am in the carb watchers camp. So, pizza is usually off limits. But when cravings happen, you have to give in … but...
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