Food & Drink
Eight Foods to Eat To Ring in the New Year
You've made your resolutions and are going to put our best foot forward in the coming year. Many of us will try to get back in better shape and exercise...
Caipirinha Recipe
The origins of this popular Brazilian cocktail are a bit mysterious. One version had the drink developed in 1918 for patients with the Spanish Flu. Another has it as a...
Origins of the Gin & Tonic
For Medicinal Purposes How that refreshing Gin & Tonic came to be. There are three historic events that are not just relevant, but, when combined created the situation that gave...
Best Halloween Cocktails
Adults love Halloween just as much as our children do. Every year there are fantastic Halloween gatherings for kids and/or adults, with costume contests that bring out the best in our creativity. If you are hosting...
The Cuban Sandwich
One of the iconic and favorite local sandwiches in Florida is the Cuban sandwich, (also known as the Cubano). The Cubano originated in Cuba (obviously), where it was the staple...
Florida Keys Micro-Breweries
Micro-breweries have been growing in popularity and the industry continues to expand across the country. The Florida Keys are no exception. Here are four Keys breweries we have come across...
The Nautical Burger
Family dropped in for a quick fishing trip earlier this week and hit upon some beautiful mahi-mahi about 7 miles from the island. First, many thanks to Capt. Mike from...
The Battle of Puebla City
Also known as the Battle of Cinco de Mayo. As we collectively enjoy nachos, guac, salsa, and margaritas...here's what we're toasting. It's about the little guy beating up the big bully..."David"...
St Pat's Day Drinks
Bringing the celebration home The best way to enjoy St Pat's Day is with good friends or family. In that we're all working through the end-game of this pandemic in...
Valentine's Cocktails
If you're on island time, or just visually putting yourself there for a few hours on Valentine's Day weekend, here's our "down n' dirty" approach to some quick "Happy House"...
The Ultimate Crockpot Drinks
Cold weather is upon us, and in some areas, it has already arrived. If you ask us, there's nothing better than a warm drink on a cold winter day. Crockpot...
Grapefruit Crush Recipe
Summer is the season of sunshine, the beach, boating on a lake, gentle breezes cooling a warm afternoon…and small indulgences in refreshing beverages. Actually, it is somewhat biological. As temperatures...
