A Rite of "Authentic" Passage
Florida's Cabbage Key
The laid-back paradise Jimmy Buffett made famous when a cheeseburger met a piano and a cold beer
read more »Florida Shrimp & Cabbage Salad
Simple, easy and delish!
Perfect for a cande light dinner or a picnic dish
read more »The Florida Trifecta
St. George Island State Park
Fabulous beaches, pristine nature and nearby fresh seafood
read more »Picking Florida Blueberries
Grab Your Buckets
These tasty berries are both delicious and good for you
read more »A River Time Forgot
Citrus County's Chassahowitzka River
You don't have to pronounce it to love it, locals call it the "Chaz"
read more »An "Old World" Getaway
Wekiwa Springs State Park
North of Orlando, Central Florida's delightful nature retreat
read more »Authentic Siesta Key
Southwest Florida's best beach
Powdery white sand on the Gulf of Mexico
read more »It's the laid-back paradise Jimmy Buffett made famous when he met the perfect cheeseburger, a piano and a cold beer. Cabbage Key, the legendary island hideaway is for those who seek "Old Florida" island
I've been serving this Florida dish for as long as I remember. It uses fresh Gulf shrimp, which I love and it’s simple, healthy and delicious. It’s also completely versatile and can be served with a lovely candle lit dinner
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