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Casual Entertaining with a coastal Twist.
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Kell-
Chief Mermaid & Mojito Maker
This is me hangin’ out on the boat – it’s an absolutely gorgeous day in the Florida Keys – doing what wannabe mermaids do best…splashing in the waves + soaking up the sun. Life’s amazing. Want to learn more?
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Secret Hacks to Keep Bugs Away Outdoors
Want a Bug-free Backyard? Try these Secret Hacks to Keep Bugs Away Outdoors. Your next backyard barbecue is guaranteed to be bug-free. Your guests will thank you.
Make Your Own Essential Oil Bug Repellent
Make Your Own Essential Oil Bug Repellent. No more dangerous chemicals, sticky sprays, and stinky bug spray. Try one of these recipes for Essential Oil Bug Repellent.
Hard Blackberry Sage Lemonade Cocktail
Try this Hard Blackberry sage lemonade cocktail. Blackberry sage lemonade is amazing on its own but with the addition of vodka, it’s the perfect summer cocktail. Herbs and fruit make a refreshing base for this hard lemonade. A hint of fresh sage makes this lemonade special.
Awesome End of Summer Labor Day Barbecue
It’s that time of year again, the end of summer. Throw an Awesome End of Summer Labor Day Barbecue. Pull out the grill, kick-up the usual burger and dogs with these amazing toppings and side dishes. It’s time to grill up an amazing Labor Day barbecue.
Throw an “Make Your Own Taco” Party
A Make Your Own Taco Party is a fun and festive way to entertain friends or add a little spice to everyday entertaining and family meals.
4th of July Barbecue
4th of July Barbecue A collection red, white and blue recipes for a 4th of July barbecue to celebrate Independence Day. Gather family and friends and celebrate the hard-earned freedom of the United States of America. How To Throw a 4th of July Barbecue ...
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Rosette Italian Vegetable Tart
A Rosette Italian Vegetable Tart is easy to make and absolutely delicious, plus it’s beautiful. Guests will rave about this veggie tart.
Slow Cooker Sweet Heat Spice Rubbed Chicken
Slow Cooker Sweet Heat Spice Rubbed Chicken is the perfect low-calorie, set-and-forget slow cooker chicken. Serve on salad or with fresh veggies.
Easy St Patrick’s Day Recipes
St Patrick’s Day Recipes. Start the day with Irish Buble and Squeak Eggs Benedict. For supper serve Irish stew, soda bread and sherry trifle.
How to Make Irish Soda Bread
Learn How to Make Irish Soda Bread. This traditional Irish bread is so good and the perfect complement Irish Beef Stew.
Irish Eggs Benedict Bubble and Squeak
Irish Eggs Benedict Bubble and Squeak have a funny name but this potato pancake is filled with cabbage and bacon then topped with a poached egg, hollandaise sauce, and peas.
Irish Sherry Trifle
This Irish sherry trifle filled with berries, Irish sherry and cream is the perfect dessert to finish of any meal or St. Patrick’s Day
Irish Beef and Guinness Stew
Irish Beef and Guinness Stew is a hearty meal filled with melt-in-your-mouth tender beef and potatoes. Perfect for St Patrick’s Day.
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage – a favorite Irish dish for St Patrick’s Day and made so easy using a slow cooker.
Café Brûlot – New Orleans Flaming Coffee
Café Brûlot – New Orleans Flaming Coffee is a very impressive way to finish a wonderful meal. In many of New Orleans grand old French-Creole restaurants, like Arnaud’s, Antoine’s or Galatoire’s this is the grand finale of the meal. Flaming brandy-spiked coffee spiked with a touch of citrus and cinnamon.
Tipsy Mermaid Rum Punch Cocktail
The Tipsy Mermaid Rum Punch Cocktail is filled with all sorts of boozy goodness 4 types of rum, Green Chartreuse, blue curaçao, pineapple, and lime juice
Bayou Swamp Water Cocktail
Bayou Swamp Water Rum Punch. This Bayou Swamp Water Cocktail is filled with pineapple juice, coconut rum, citron vodka, Chartreuse and blue curaçao. Dangerously Delicious.
Hazelnut S’Mores Martini Cocktail
Hazelnut S’Mores Martini Cocktail is a very grown-up take on the classic s’mores of childhood. Make a batch of these for your next bonfire.
Party Philosophy
Who doesn’t love a good party? We love to entertain. Any excuse to get the gang together is a great reason for a party. We do lots of easy poolside BBQs + lunches, snack, and cocktails on the boat. I spent years throwing parties that we great for guests but I never left the kitchen. Now I’ve learned to make entertaining stress-free and fun for me and my guests. I’ll share what I’ve learned and hope that it will make it easier for you to have awesome parties that get you out of the kitchen and into the party mix.
Let’s get the party started!
Kelly
Kell-
Chief Mermaid & Mojito Maker
This is me hangin’ out on the boat – it’s an absolutely gorgeous day in the Florida Keys – doing what wannabe mermaids do best…splashing in the waves + soaking up the sun. Life’s amazing. Want to learn more?