I love hearing the stories behind a product, music, or business. It makes the connection between you and them, much more real. When you connect with one of these stories... it sticks with you. That is how I feel about Kenny Chesney's music. His songs really speak to me and I am sure you do as well. That is why when I found Blue Chair Bay rum, I was hooked. Each bottle is Key West. The...
Recipes
Beer Bread Recipe
This is a great quick bread recipe. Basically four ingredients and you have wonderful, rich bread that goes great with a bowl of chili or stew. This dense bread also makes a great salami sandwich....
Apple Pie Drink with Everclear
I cannot tell you how many years it has been since I had Everclear, but this drink changed my thinking. If you are not able to get Everclear in your area, feel free to use any high proof vodka. ...
The Best Libby’s Pumpkin Pie Recipe
I am a true fan of pumpkin pie. When Fall arrives, I know it's time for pumpkin pie. I have tried many versions, and all fall short of the original Libby's Pumpkin Pie recipe. The secret?...
Brass Monkey Drink Recipe
I love spy stories. The history behind the Brass Monkey drink recipe is filled with intrigue and, well, spies. History The year...
Key Lime Icebox Cake
When it's hot outside, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. But, when you want cake, what should you do? I...
The Fuzzy Navel – Orange you Glad?
The Fuzzy Navel brings back so many memories. It was a popular drink in the 1980's and found a special place in my heart. In...
Sriracha Honey Meatballs
This recipe makes insanely hot or slightly hot meatballs. It just depends on how much honey you choose to add. I enjoy food...
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
I love tacos. I love chicken. I love spice. I love... well, you get the idea. Chili Lime Chicken Tacos is the answer to my...
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Nothing says summer like grilling. That said, I found a recipe for Grilled Pineapple Salsa, that goes with not just chips, but...
White Chocolate Chip Key Lime Island Cookie Recipe
I was inspired by the recipe on the back of the package of white chocolate chips to make this version. The original recipe, I...
Fruit Salsa
Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner which means the stores are full of fresh fruit. Yay... fresh strawberries,...
The Best Copycat Subway Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie Recipe
This copycat Subway Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie recipe makes the best cookies. I made a batch and took them to work and they...
Recipes
The Fuzzy Navel – Orange you Glad?
The Fuzzy Navel brings back so many memories. It was a popular drink in the 1980's and found a special place in my heart. In...
Sriracha Honey Meatballs
This recipe makes insanely hot or slightly hot meatballs. It just depends on how much honey you choose to add. I enjoy food...
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
I love tacos. I love chicken. I love spice. I love... well, you get the idea. Chili Lime Chicken Tacos is the answer to my...
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Nothing says summer like grilling. That said, I found a recipe for Grilled Pineapple Salsa, that goes with not just chips, but...
White Chocolate Chip Key Lime Island Cookie Recipe
I was inspired by the recipe on the back of the package of white chocolate chips to make this version. The original recipe, I...
Fruit Salsa
Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner which means the stores are full of fresh fruit. Yay... fresh strawberries,...
The Best Copycat Subway Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie Recipe
This copycat Subway Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie recipe makes the best cookies. I made a batch and took them to work and they...
Cuban Black Bean Soup – A taste of Key West
When you are in Key West, you know it. Not because it's warm and there are palm trees everywhere. You know you are in Key West...
Scooby Snack Drink Recipe
This green shot reminds me a lot of a Pina Colada. The coconut and pineapple, obviously are a reoccurring theme in tropical...
Bushwacker Drink Recipe
Think of this drink as a creamy chocolate pina colada. Yep, the Bushwacker drink recipe is that good. But, a quick word of...
Blue Moon Margarita
Imagine sipping a drink as blue as the ocean. You can hear the ocean and the sound of steel drums. Are you in heaven? In Key...
3 Must Make Drinks Using the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker
When we remodeled our basement a few years ago, we added a Tiki Bar. It's our own version of our favorite place,...