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    The Ultimate Guide to Best Things to Do in LaGrange, Georgia

    The Ultimate Guide to Best Things to Do in LaGrange, Georgia

    LaGrange is just a short hour drive…
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    New York City Getaway

    New York City Getaway

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    Best Romantic Getaways in Tennessee

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    14 BEST THINGS TO DO IN WILMINGTON, NC AND WHERE TO STAY

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    Best Vacations In The South For Couples

    Best Vacations In The South For Couples

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    The Best Things To Do In Charlotte, North Carolina

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  • Romantic Getaways
    9 Awesome Romantic Getaways In Florida

    9 Awesome Romantic Getaways In Florida

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    Romantic Getaway Cocoa Beach: Escape To One of Florida’s Top Beach Destinations!

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    Destination: Daytona Romantic Getaways

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    Romantic Getaway Miami

    Romantic Getaway Miami

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    5 Wineries in North Georgia to Visit in the Fall

    5 Wineries in North Georgia to Visit in the Fall

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    5 Best Virginia Wineries To Visit in Virginia Wine Country

    5 Best Virginia Wineries To Visit in Virginia Wine Country

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  • Florida
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    Awesome Ideas for an Orlando Girls Getaway

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    One Night Getaway in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

    One Night Getaway in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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    St. Augustine Vacation Home: Live Like a Local in a St. Augustine Historic Home Rental

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    Top 7 Romantic Spa Weekend Getaways in Florida

    Top 7 Romantic Spa Weekend Getaways in Florida

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    Romantic Getaway Cocoa Beach: Escape To One of Florida’s Top Beach Destinations!

    Romantic Getaway Cocoa Beach: Escape To One of Florida’s Top Beach Destinations!

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    Destination: Daytona Romantic Getaways

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  • Beach Getaways
    Packing Tips (and hacks) for Barbados Getaway

    Packing Tips (and hacks) for Barbados Getaway

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    One Night Getaway in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

    One Night Getaway in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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    9 Awesome Romantic Getaways In Florida

    9 Awesome Romantic Getaways In Florida

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    Romantic Getaway Cocoa Beach: Escape To One of Florida’s Top Beach Destinations!

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    Best Things to Do in Clearwater Beach, FL

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  • Packing Guides
    Packing Tips (and hacks) for Barbados Getaway

    Packing Tips (and hacks) for Barbados Getaway

    Barbados, the easternmost Caribbean island, is a…
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    Packing Tips For The Holidays To Make Travel Easy

    Packing Tips For The Holidays To Make Travel Easy

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    New York City Getaway

    New York City Getaway

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    An Easy Guide to the Art of Minimalist Packing

    An Easy Guide to the Art of Minimalist Packing

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    Pack Smarter, Not Harder: The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Packing

    Pack Smarter, Not Harder: The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Packing

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  • Finances
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  • Entertaining at Home
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    Fun Dinner Party on a budget for $75 or Less: Dream Big, Spend Less

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    EASY HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING IDEAS

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    7 TIPS FOR EASY AND ELEGANT SUMMERTIME ENTERTAINING

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  • Food & Drink
    Tortuga Rum Cake Recipe: The Best From Betsi Hill

    Tortuga Rum Cake Recipe: The Best From Betsi Hill

    This recipe for Tortuga rum cake is…
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    Best Pork Enchilada Casserole

    Best Pork Enchilada Casserole

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    The Goombay Smash Cocktail The Perfect Tropical Drink!

    The Goombay Smash Cocktail The Perfect Tropical Drink!

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    Decadent Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe

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    Romantic Getaways In Central Florida

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  • Restaurants & Reviews
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    Dining at Norman’s At the Ritz Carlton is an Experience to Savor

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    Celebrate Life & Love at Michael’s Tasting Room in St. Augustine, Florida

    Celebrate Life & Love at Michael’s Tasting Room in St. Augustine, Florida

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    Find Your Vibe at Commune, Virginia Beach: Experiential Dining at its Best

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    Fort Lauderdale Restaurants To Try

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    Great Food & Great Vibes at Boatyard Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale

    Great Food & Great Vibes at Boatyard Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale

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    Cajun Cove Restaurant, Vero Beach, Florida

    Cajun Cove Restaurant, Vero Beach, Florida

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Our Favorite Food & Drink Recipes

Have you ever had a night when you know you have to cook, but you don’t want to think about what to cook? That’s where we can help! Our favorite food & drink recipes are simple, they are tasty, because who likes boring food? We’ve taken some old Southern favorites, and added a twist so they are fresh and good and your family will love them!

Need to entertain on the fly? No problem! We do that all the time. Jim will call from the golf course and say “honey, I invited a couple of folks over for dinner. Is that ok?” What do I do? I say of course! So I choose a bottle of wine (I’m not kidding when I say we have a wine collection y’all….’cuz you know, it’s wine!), pull out fish or steak (because we all know our freezers and refrigerators are stuffed with food now, because we’ve been home and not eating out), and then Jim does his magic. 

Now that man can cook! He comes by it naturally – his dad was a chef, but the flavors that guy can pull out of simple food is just incredible! So I know you’ll be cooking up a storm with some of our favorite recipes.

As for me, I LOVE to bake! And when I get started, well, one recipe is not enough! I love quick, easy, and delicious desserts. I’m not one to spend a lot of time in the kitchen working on one recipe. That’s why my favorite recipes are tasty, quick and simple.

I’m not kidding y’all ~ last week we had friends visit and I made an orange rum cake, peanut butter cookies, and walnut brownies. I was in the kitchen all day long, but it was so worth it! 

Now I’m not going to brag, but I will tell you this – people come knocking on our door asking if I have made my Citrus Rum Cake, and can they have a slice. It’s what I am known for in our neighborhood….well, that and wine (see, there I go again….must be 5 0’clock somewhere!)

Betsi grew up baking, but it was when she married Jim that her love of cooking was fostered. Jim is the son of a chef, so he grew up in the kitchen, and is adept at combining spices and flavors to create new dishes. This comes quite naturally for him, but not so for Betsi. Through trial and error, she has learned the art of subtle flavorings that bring out the best in food. She has now found her love of cooking and loves to entertain. Her motto is don’t be afraid to try new things ~ you might surprise yourself and create a new favorite dish! However – for those who are in the know, I will be just as likely to sit back and let Jim create ~ he’s a master!

OUR FAVORITE FOOD & DRINK RECIPES

We have to eat, right? We’re opening up our vault and sharing some of our top favorite food & drink recipes for delicious home cooking, baking, and cocktails. We love tasty and easy to create dishes, and hope you will too!

We’ve also included a selection of our favorite libations and simple drinks for your sipping pleasure.

Our Favorite Food & Drink Recipes

We have to eat, right? We're opening up our vault and sharing some of our top recipes for delicious home cooking, baking, and cocktails. We love tasty and easy to create dishes, and hope you will too!

We've also included a selection of our favorite libations and simple drinks (non-alcoholic) for your sipping pleasure.

The Best Rum Cake

Goombay Smash Cocktail, A Perfect Summertime Sip

The Best Grilled Teriyaki Citrus Honey Salmon

This tasty salmon dish will have you clamoring for more. The citrus and honey combined with the teriyaki make this fish pop with flavor.

Easy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Homemade Biscuits

These easy homemade biscuits are great served with jelly, jam, preserves, or with sausage gravy.

Easy Sausage Gravy

This easy sausage gravy is bursting with flavor and is delicious.

Jim's Amazing East Meets West Burger

Pork Enchilada Casserole

20 Quick and Easy Easter Brunch Buffet Menu Ideas

Delectable Oreo Macaroons

Instant Pot Loaded Mac n Cheese with Pulled Pork

Blue Cheese and Shrimp Garlic Dip

If you have a favorite dish or cocktail – don’t be shy, send it our way!

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