Southern Sweet Potato Biscuits
In the south biscuits are a way of life. Few southern cooks didn't start their cooking life with a basic biscuit recipe. This recipe steps up the biscuit making process a little with fresh cooked…
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St. George Island, Florida
St. George Island is a 26 mile long strip of land no more than about a mile in width at the widest point. In the middle of the island, homes are scattered along a two…
Carettas at Sandpearl – Best on Clearwater Beach
On the north end Clearwater Beach is a true resort with all the amenities - gulf beaches, pool, spa's, planned activities and very nice accommodations from suites to single bed rooms. The resort is known…
Fort Jefferson – Dry Tortugas
It is hard to believe that our ancestors in the 1800's could build a fort on an island 70 miles west of Key West. The island had no fresh water. Not only did they build…
Apalachicola, Florida
An Oyster Story With NO Pearl – And a Haunted Hotel? Apalachicola, Florida has been a quaint, but rich in culture town since the 18th century. Known as the oyster capital of the world, for…
Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
A Grand Old Dame South of Miami There are a multitude of hotels in and around Miami, Florida. Many are new and shiny with popular amenities. Just south of Miami is a luxury historic hotel…
Egg Salad – Maggie’s Way
A couple of slightly different ingredients makes this egg salad recipe a keeper! Simple but slightly different ingredients make this a keeper Egg Salad recipe.
Covid-19 Update 10-3-2020
Governor’s Order Changes Nothing in Pinellas County and Many Other Areas With a big news conference and plenty of coverage Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he was “opening up restaurants across the state”. In fact,…
Florida Conch Fritters
Courtesy of Maggie Mae’s, Florida Before going to the beach to search for Conch, it's illegal to harvest in Florida. You will have to import it from the Caribbean!
Florida Cracker Kitchen – Best in Brooksville
“Florida Cracker Kitchen is a place to feed your soul and belly at the same time. With a lifestyle driven by the roots of Old Florida, the Florida Cracker Culture takes you back to a…
The Nature Coast of Florida
There is a lot of exquisite scenery in Florida. The tall green forests of northern Florida, the palm studded coasts in the southwest, the blue waters where the Gulf meets the Atlantic Ocean in the…
Grit Cakes
When you are below the Mason-Dixon line you eat grits! Grits are as southern as pecan pie!