Monthly Archives: June 2013

Fun and Sun Beach Getaway – Lulu’s Oceanside Grill

Let’s step back a few hours.  On our way home last night Randy said that he wanted to find a restaurant closer to our hotel, one that we could walk to.  So, before turning into the Best Western we drove … Continue reading

Posted in Asian slaw, burgers, restaurants, spicy mango relish, travel, wasabi aioli | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Fun and Sun Beach Getaway – Our Deck Down Under

Ah, yes, today promised to be a great day at the beach.  There was a mist hanging over the ocean when we awoke but it dissipated before too long.  We started our morning with a good breakfast.  Have you seen … Continue reading

Posted in Food, fried butterfly shrimp, restaurants, travel, wild rice | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Fun and Sun Beach Getaway-Snack Jacks

I needed a break!  I found myself in need of resting my mind and restoring my spirit.  So, one afternoon I told Randy that I would like to go away.  Good guy that he is, the only question he asked was, “Where … Continue reading

Posted in coconut shrimp, Food, raspberry pepper sauce, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Turkey Monte-Cristo Sandwich

After making a wonderful Herb Roasted Turkey Breast a few days ago, my attention turned to what to do with the leftover meat.  My favorite dish to make after roasting a turkey is an open-face turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes … Continue reading

Posted in Challah bread, Food, Recipe, smoked Gouda cheese, turkey, Turkey Monte Cristo sandwich | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

And, so it begins.  Storm season for Florida started on June 1st and already by June 6th we were drenched by Tropical Storm Andrea.  Sometime in May I start preparing for storm season by cleaning out the freezer, shopping for … Continue reading

Posted in Barefoot Contessa, Food, Ina Garten, Recipe, turkey | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

Strawberry Shortcake-Jelly Roll

I love this light, sweet, strawberry filled dessert!   I found this recipe in the 1972 edition of Betty Crocker’s Cookbook and have made it every summer since that time.  Actually, I make this delightful dessert all through the summer.  It … Continue reading

Posted in Betty Crocker, cake, Dessert, strawberries, sweet whipped cream | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments