Life in the Center of Everything Florida has to Offer:
Heading to the beach from Solivita is easy, with a quick hour and half drive to either coast. I love the East 1w beaches because the water is cooler and a bit wilder, and the beach on Cocoa reminds me of the NJ beaches from my youth. Lee loves the beauty, warmth, and calmer waters […]
Honey Glazed Florida Grouper for Two
1 TBSP Honey 1 TBSP Orange Marmalade 1 TBSP Orange Juice ¾ TSP Dijon Mustard ½ TSP Light Soy Sauce 1/8 Tsp Ground White Pepper ¾ Pound Grouper Fillets Preheat broiler. Combine all ingredients except grouper, mixing well. Place fillets on an oiled broiler pan and brush with honey glaze to cover. Broil 5 […]
What’s Up in the Garden
Bell peppers, squash and snap beans are being harvested and available in our gardens and markets this month. I love to slice the peppers and squash into cubes, toss the beans in and add olive oil, a touch of salt and roast them in the oven. Easy and delicious. Not to mention a great side […]
Happy Memorial Day!
On Memorial Day, before we light the BBQ or enjoy a swim in the pool, I would like to ask all my readers to say a prayer of thanks to all the brave men and woman who died in service to America. It is through their sacrifice that we enjoy a free and wonderful America. […]
Events in Solivita
Solivita has so many events going on this month between the Easter Brunch, the Rally for the Cure Village Event, the Annual Queen’s College Golf Outing, the Community Yard Sale, and the events scheduled at Mosaics and the Grille. It’s hard not to be busy! This is also the time of the year that our […]
Birthday at Buca di Beppo in Celebration
We recently met with family and celebrated a birthday at Buca di Beppo in Celebration. I must say we had a really good time. This is a fun restaurant – loud, happy, filled with locals and tourists all out for a fun experience. Not a fancy restaurant, but clean and comfortable, and a great place […]
Lorraine's Famous Blueberry Muffin Recipe
April is Blueberry Season in Central Florida. Whether you get your blueberries from a bush, a roadside stand, or the local Publix, this season’s berries are predicted to be sweet and delicious. Florida’s blueberry industry is estimated at $82 million dollars a year, making Florida one of the larger berry growers in America. Central Florida […]
Our visit to the Center for Great Apes
We were fortunate to be invited to share an afternoon with some friends at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida. What an amazing afternoon at an amazing sanctuary! The Center provides a safe environment in a small community with over 100 acres of peaceful tropical forest. The apes and chimpanzees in residence were […]
Spring has arrived and with it, St. Patrick’s Day.
Spring has arrived and with it, St. Patrick’s Day. My Niece, Michele and her Mom will be visiting from New Jersey again this year over the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend and we have a nice visit planned. I am cooking Birthday Dinner for Michele on Friday and we will Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on […]
Gregg’s Recipe for a Green Apple Ginger Martini
4 Oz of Ginger Infused Vodka 4 Oz Fresh Green Apple Lime Juice 2 TBSP Honey Simple Syrup For the Ginger Infused Vodka take 1 Cup of Vodka and infuse a 2” slice of fresh ginger peeled and grated. For the Green Apple and Lime Juice slice 2 Large tart green apples, add ½ cup […]