Shouldn’t Life Be Fun?
My sons are adults. They are wonderful, smart, successful adults and I adore them. They have their own lives and thankfully still include us in their lives. I do wonder sometimes, however, how much we should still be trying to influence their lives. Do they …
These are the most amazing breakfast rolls you will ever eat! Every Christmas morning at our house begins with these caramel rolls. Since I’m the one who actually bakes the caramel rolls, I am up earlier than anyone else and it’s my responsibility to taste-test the caramel rolls. …
This is the fish recipe you’ve been waiting for! The question I hear the most is. . . “Do you have a good recipe for fish?” Here is a GREAT recipe for fish! This works well for most whitefish: hogfish, grouper, yellowtail snapper, mahi …
This recipe is an easy way to enjoy outdoor grilling and eating! Delicious grilled pork tenderloin to eat alone, in sandwiches, tacos or nachos. Yum!
So, we are officially empty nesters. For real. I can’t say I’m actually sad about this. It was the plan but I do miss them.
I could live on appetizers and desserts. Well, I wish I could live on appetizers and desserts. What is more fun – more delicious – than eating fun food with a glass of wine or cold beverage and then topping it off with a sweet …
It’s all over Facebook and social media. It’s the first day of school. There are tears from moms and my favorite – the mom in the pool with a glass of wine as her children head off to school. My friends and I always celebrated …
I said goodbye to my youngest son as he flew 1500 miles away to return to law school. Our other sons had already gone back to their own lives and homes. They were happy good-byes – we had a great time together. Our family has …
Retirement means reinventing yourself. Your daily life changes. The people surrounding you every day may change. You might sell your house and move but even if you stay in the same house and in the same town, life changes. We downsized, sold our house and …
Mention Thanksgiving and we all think of family gatherings and FOOD. We remember the family recipes that we enjoy year after year and know that if tradition had a “taste” it would be the foods that make up our Thanksgiving Day meal. So when I …
Our girls’ weekend is over. I’ve got a few towels and sheets to wash, but when you look around the house, there aren’t many signs that something fabulous happened here over the past five days. If you look closely, you might see some licorice, leftover …
One of the hardest things about cooking is figuring out WHAT to cook! I’m always looking for a new recipe to try. This is one that I’ve added to my rotation – everyone likes it! This chicken is tasty enough for guests and easy enough …
Welcome!! Sit back, relax and enjoy delicious recipes, photos of tropical life and loads of family & fun with me! I hope that you will enjoy the tropical postings and find recipes that are appealing, easy to make and that fit into your lifestyle.
We recently returned from the British Virgin Islands (Jost Van Dyke) where this pic was taken. Such a fabulous place! Gorgeous water and those beach bars are so much fun!
My dad used to tease me and say “I don’t know why in the hell you think everything should be fun!” I always thought “Why Not? Shouldn’t Life Be Fun?”
Here’s hoping you are having some fun. You deserve this break from your daily routine – and it’s time to start planning that tropical vacation – or life of your own.
Sweet dreams on your favorite beach.
