We always like to have a specialty drink for each gathering and in the summertime it will always be a frozen concoction–especially when its a daytime party. I like the lite taste of watermelon, strawberries and fresh mint mixed … Continue reading Strawberry Watermelon Vodka
Traditional Cuban sandwiches are an excellent lunch treat but I found the bread to be filling and they are usually made with too much mustard for my liking, and yellow mustard at that. I wanted to make an on-the-run lunch … Continue reading Cuban Quesadilla
This is a classic and dish that you should serve during seated, casual, meals. Guests really don’t like to pick apart their hors d’ouvres when they are standing around. However, if all of your guests are good friends anything goes. … Continue reading Old Bay Peel & Eat Shrimp
As you might have guessed we love the beach and it’s great to just go out there for the day, have a light lunch and enjoy the surf. The only hurdle is sand, wind, birds, transport, garbage and so on. … Continue reading Chicken Salad
When you come to the south, you should plan on having some pimento cheese on a cracker, in your grits, on your burger and on and on. Why? It is delicious in every form. Everyone has their own variation of … Continue reading Pimento Bacon Toasts
When we hang around the pool for the afternoon it’s great to rotate out different snacks for the crew. During the hot summers of South Carolina and Washington, D.C., cool crisp vegetables with a chilled dipping sauce are always welcomed … Continue reading Sugar Snap Peas and Feta Dip
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It was a rainy night on Sullivan’s Island and no one could pick a restaurant so I pulled together a last minute dinner party. However, there … Continue reading Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese
