Our Good Life: June 2018

Posted by Terri Steffes / 29 June 2018 /

Friday Faves #3

Welcome friends and neighbors!  What a busy week!  We had some wild weather last night, tornado warnings, high winds, piercing rain.  Whew!  My dogs absolutely despise bad weather.   Wilson has to wear a thundershirt to remain calm.  If Truman is near me, he's going to be ok!  Are your pets like this?<br />
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So let's get to what I found to share with you this week!  I'd love to know if you learned about something new or different in the comments.  Oh, and I wanted to share my inspiration for the weekly post from a blog named<a href="https://riccialexis.com/2018/06/friday-five-no-57.html"> Ricci Alexis.</a>  Go and check her out.  You are welcome.<br />
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1.  I'm in love with these refreshing ice pops. Made with yogurt, fresh strawberries and cream, these are so delicious and easy to make.  I mix one container of yogurt with a  pint of finely chopped strawberries.  Add milk or cream to make the mixture pourable but still thick.  Place in the freezer overnight, remove molds, and enjoy!<br />
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2.  I did a post this week on Chef Sammy butters.  I am in love with the French Onion butter.  I am using it to cook my scrambled eggs in the morning.  I am hooked, people!  Oh, and there is a discount code you can use through July 4.  It's 10Butter10<br />
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3.  Our anniversary was last Monday and my husband gave me a gorgeous journal and a necklace from <a href="https://www.sugarbooandco.com/">SugarBoo & Co.</a>  We discovered them when we went to Disney Springs over Memorial Day.  Such a fabulous collection of fun things!<br />
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4.  Another of my favorite blogs is GlamKaren. Karen gives great make up and hair tips and keeps us up on the newest accessories. Karen has such beautiful pics but what I love most is what I learn from her! Her newsletter is great, be sure to sign up! Isn't that logo the cutest?<br />
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We are off for the weekend to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday at the Lake of the Ozarks. The whole family is coming and that should make it super fun!  What are your plans for this weekend?

Friday Faves #3

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Posted by Terri Steffes / 28 June 2018 / breakfast

Rustic Scrambled Eggs with Chef Sammy French Onion Butter

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This butter has changed my life.<br />
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Ok, I know it is dramatic. But this is a true story and I'm sticking to it.<br />
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I received this butter for free in exchange for creating a recipe with it and sharing it with you.  I received two flavors of <a href="https://goo.gl/PXcaAX">Chef Sammy Butter</a>: Garlic Butter and French Onion Butter.  Both are delicious and so easy to use. They soften quickly for a spreadable butter that tastes marvelous in so many dishes.<br />
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Here's where the life change comes in.<br />
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I was making breakfast and found I was out of my regular butter.  I looked for a replacement and decided to try the French Onion butter.  I melted the butter, cracked in the eggs and stirred until done.  I served them to my family and they were astonished at how delicious the eggs were!  Now that's not much of a recipe, so I decided to use the recipe below as the basis for my new breakfast eggs.<br />
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Let's see if it is life changing for you.<br />
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8 eggs<br />
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2 T Chef Sammy French Onion Butter</div>
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Heat skillet on medium.  Crack all eight eggs into a bowl.  Add cream, cheese, and herbs.  With a fork, break the yolks and stir gently.  You should be able to see whites and yolks separately.  In a skillet, melt the butter.  Add the eggs and cook until your desired doneness.  Serve hot.</div>
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Since it is a life changing event, Chef Sammy is offering a 10% off sale at their site with this code:  <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">10BUTTER10</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> .  </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is good through July 4.  Stock up, this butter is GOOD.  Chef Sammy Butters are clean labeled (</span></span>Gluten-free, Kosher, Contain no rbST (growth hormones,) no MSG, contains only 100% Real® Butter) <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">and with no oils.  To my Keto friends, this butter is Keto friendly!  The shelf life on these butters is crazy!!  Look at the info below:</span><br />
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"Our testing on shelf life of Chef Shamy butter began several years ago when I left a container of sealed garlic butter on my counter for 3 months and then sent it to the Food Sciences Division of Utah State University for testing. The butter tested good for 6 more months at that time. That is what gives rise to our 1 year shelf life (unopened) after manufacture. That said, here are the numbers and my suggestions:<div>
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Fabulous product that you will want again and again!  These butters are also fabulous gifts for new neighbors, Christmas, and to take to a hostess of a party.  Bookmark this post for those future events!</div>

Rustic Scrambled Eggs with Chef Sammy French Onion Butter

This butter has changed my life. Ok, I know it is dramatic. But this is a true story and I'm sticking to it. I received this butte...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 27 June 2018 / dinner

Grilled Duck Breast with Strawberry BBQ Glaze #GrillOutWeek

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It's #GrillOutWeek and we are featuring some delicious duck sent to us by <a href="http://www.mapleleaffarms.com/">Maple Leaf Farms.</a>  This duck is so good. I am not a duck fan, but this was wonderful. Juicy, crisp skin, and great flavor.  This duck was seared on the grill and served medium rare, just like the <a href="https://www.dartagnan.com/what-is-duck-magret.html">first duck steak in 1959.</a> This is definitely good enough for a fancy meal, but easy enough to do during the busy work week.<br />
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My husband likes to score the fat a little to keep the duck from curling when cooking.  He uses a temperature probe to 135 degrees.  Yes, that is lower than most poultry, and that is because duck isn't often a carrier of salmonella, this is an appropriate temperature for duck breast.  Leg and thigh portions are best at 165.<br />
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4 T <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/2018/06/bbq-sauce.html">Lakeside Resort BBQ sauce</a></div>
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It's #GrillOutWeek and we are featuring some delicious duck sent to us by Maple Leaf Farms. This duck is so good. I am not a duck fa...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 26 June 2018 / snacks

Duck Bacon Wrapped Dates with Whiskey Cream Cheese Filling #CookOutWeek

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My family loves appetizers and can eat them for dinner, especially when we make our wrapped dates.  When I received the duck bacon from <a href="http://www.mapleleaffarms.com/">Maple Leaf Farms</a>, I knew I wanted to update and glam up<a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/2016/04/bacon-wrapped-dates-sundaysupper.html"> our original recipe.</a>  I had seen some whiskey cream cheese in other recipes that I wanted to try and this seemed like the right opportunity.<br />
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I love that this is a grilled app.  You don't see that a lot, and it is a great way to draw people out into the backyard to snack and drink before the dinner.  Our backyard is perfect for entertaining so let's get the party started with this delicious and easy snack.<br />
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1 pkg dates<br />
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1 pkg Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon</div>
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Heat the grill to high.  Mix cream cheese and whiskey, set aside.  Split dates along the long side and stuff with a teaspoonful of the cream cheese.  Wrap the date with a half piece of duck bacon and secure with a toothpick.  Place each wrapped date on the grill and cook until bacon is crisp.  Remove from grill, place on a tray.  Rest about 4 minutes, then serve.</div>
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These were a big hit in my family, and they are my biggest critics. They have a love of good food and know what they like!  The duck bacon is a must in this glammed up version. The duck bacon adds good apple smoked flavor like regular bacon BUT.... has 57% less fat, so there are fewer flare ups on the grill.  And that's better for everyone.<br />
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Duck Bacon Wrapped Dates with Whiskey Cream Cheese Filling #CookOutWeek

I was given the bacon in exchange for a recipe and my honest opinion of the product. My family loves appetizers and can eat them for dinn...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 25 June 2018 / dinner

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Here's a full list of the bloggers participating in #CookoutWeek 2018! You can find yummy recipes by checking out any of the links below:<br />
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<a href="http://thepintertestkitchen.com/">The PinterTest Kitchen</a> ♥ <a href="https://2cookinmamas.com/">2 Cookin Mamas</a> ♥ <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.akitchenhoorsadventures.com/">A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures</a> ♥ <a href="https://aprilgolightly.com/">April GoLightly</a> ♥ <a href="https://www.authenticallycandace.com/">Authentically Candace</a> ♥ <a href="https://blogghetti.com/">Blogghetti</a> ♥ <a href="https://bodyrebooted.com/">Body Rebooted</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.bottomleftofthemitten.com/">Bottom Left of the Mitten</a> ♥ <a href="https://cheesecurdinparadise.blogspot.com/">Cheese Curd In Paradise</a> ♥ <a href="http://chefsarahelizabeth.com/">Chef Sarah Elizabeth</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.coconutandlime.com/">Coconut & Lime</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/">Cookaholic Wife</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.cookwithrenu.com/">CookwithRenu</a> ♥ <a href="https://www.dailydishrecipes.com/">Daily Dish Recipes</a> ♥ <a href="https://www.everydayeileen.com/">Everyday Eileen</a>Fairyburger ♥ <a href="http://faithhopeloveandlucksurvivedespiteawhiskeredaccomplice.com/">Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.familyaroundthetable.com/">Family Around the Table</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.fixmealittlelunch.com/">Fix Me a Little Lunch</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.4theloveoffoodblog.com/">For the Love of Food</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.franklyentertaining.com/">Frankly Entertaining</a> ♥ <a href="https://www.frugalnfit.com/">Frugal & Fit</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.goodstuff.recipes/">Get the Good Stuff!</a> ♥ <a href="http://hardlyagoddess.com/">Hardly A Goddess</a> ♥ <a href="https://herbivorecucina.blogspot.com/">Herbivore Cucina</a> ♥ <a href="http://joinuspullupachair.com/">Join Us, Pull up a Chair</a> ♥ <a href="https://jolenesrecipejournal.blogspot.com/">Jolene's Recipe Journal</a> ♥ <a href="https://jonesinfortaste.com/">Jonesin' For Taste</a> ♥ <a href="https://www.karenskitchenstories.com/">Karen's Kitchen Stories</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.kellylynnssweetsandtreats.com/">Kelly Lynn’s Sweets & Treats</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.mildlymeandering.com/">Mildly Meandering</a> ♥ <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/">Moore or Less Cooking</a> ♥ <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/">Our Good Life</a> ♥ <a href="https://oventales.com/blog">Oven Tales By Syama</a> ♥ <a href="https://palatablepastime.com/">Palatable Pastime</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.sarahcooksthebooks.com/">Sarah Cooks the Books</a> ♥ <a href="https://savorymomentsblog.blogspot.com/">Savory Moments</a> ♥ <a href="https://www.seductioninthekitchen.com/">Seduction In The Kitchen</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.strawberryblondiekitchen.com/">Strawberry Blondie Kitchen</a> ♥ <a href="http://sweetcoralice.com/">Sweet Coralice</a> ♥ <a href="https://tampacakegirl.wordpress.com/">Tampa Cake Girl</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.technotini.com/">Technotini</a> ♥ <a href="http://thatrecipe.com/">That Recipe</a> ♥ <a href="http://thebakingfairy.net/">The Baking Fairy</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.thebeardandthebaker.com/">The Beard and The Baker</a> ♥ <a href="https://www.thefreshmancook.com/">The Freshman Cook</a> ♥ <a href="https://thesimplesupper.com/">The Simple Supper</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.thespiffycookie.com/">The Spiffy Cookie</a> ♥ <a href="http://www.theweekdaygourmet.com/">The Weekday Gourmet</a> ♥ <a href="https://thisishowicook.com/">This is How I Cook</a> ♥ <a href="http://whoneedsacape.com/">Who Needs A Cape?</a> ♥ <a href="http://wildflourskitchen.com/">Wildflour's Cottage Kitchen</a><br />
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Comment below with your favorite cookout recipe!  I'm sharing my favorite BBQ sauce recipe with you. Give it a go. It's amazing!  It goes well with any meat, including duck and hot dogs.  We call this Lakeside Resort Homemade BBQ Sauce, <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/2016/08/we-have-name-final-edition.html">named for our home.</a><br />
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Welcome to #CookOutWeek and My Homemade BBQ sauce!

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Posted by Terri Steffes / 22 June 2018 /

Friday Faves #2

Welcome to the second edition of my Friday Faves!  How has your week been?  I had a delightfully quiet week at work, with time to catch up on reports and end of the year stuff.  I had a training session with the most delightful school principals this morning. Work has been good.<br />
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We are going to have to start this out with something I have been obsessed with ever since my son-in-law shared it with me, and that is the Starbucks Cold Foam Cascara. I order it with half the coffee and two shots of the sugar free mocha sauce. Delish!! That foam is crazy good!   Notice the special lid. It makes sure you get the right foam to drink ratio. Have you tried it yet?<br />
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I'm currently reading Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan.  You cannot put it down!  This is a true story of Susannah who wakes to find herself in a hospital, strapped in a bed. She is spiraling into a world of madness, her brain "on fire" and no one seems to know how to help. The story continues on how she finally gets a diagnosis and her journey to wellness.  A must read.<br />
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Do you do Fit Fab Fun subscription boxes?  They come one time a season and are packed with goodies for this season. The summer box is usually my favorite and this one was no exception. A cute bag for makeup, train case style, resistance bands and all kinds of wonderful products to try.  My favorite is the Foreo Luna.  It is a way to clean your skin using bluetooth technology to analyze your skin and to tell you what you need to do to help your skin appear younger. After the first use my skin felt so good!<br />
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Do you have favorite blogs?  I am in such admiration of this blog called<a href="http://tikkido.com/"> Tikkido.</a>  Nikki is a good friend, but that's not the reason I love her blog. Her recipes, crafts, and photography are amazing. Go and check her out! <i> </i>I took a little screenshot of some of her blog posts just for a teaser!</div>
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Last but not least, my family watched the True Crime Netflix docuseries called The Staircase.  It is about the murder trial of Michael Petersen who was convicted of killing his wife Kathleen. The documentary follows the entire court case and even has updated episodes of what continues to transpire. We. Were. Rivoted.  <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80233441">Here is the direct link </a>to read more about the series.</div>
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Friday Faves #2

Welcome to the second edition of my Friday Faves! How has your week been? I had a delightfully quiet week at work, with time to catch up o...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 21 June 2018 / book review

A Defense of Honor #ourgoodlifebooklist

A Defense of Honor, by Kristi Ann Hunter, is a new series of Regency fiction that I am sure you will love, especially if you are a fan! Kristi explores interesting topics, such as blackmail (in the name of God) and illegitimate children. Set in a time when unmarried women found themselves pregnant and out in the streets, this novel does a wonderful job of showing how it was for these women.<br />
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We meet the main characters, Kit and Lord Wharton, when Wharton sees Kit hiding behind a plant at a ball. Curious about her, Wharton goes to speak to her and enters into a lively and short conversation. From there, the two find their lives becoming more and more intertwined when the sister of Wharton's best friend disappears and he sets out to find her.<br />
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Kit's hardness to Lord Wharton is overcome when she realizes that he is as determined to help the children as she is.  Kit finds that she is drawn to this kind and gentle nobleman.  The rest you are going to have to read for yourself!<br />
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The author does a beautiful job of creating characters that we love, even when they do things they shouldn't. We find ourselves forgiving, and then wondering if we should be forgiving those in our life who have done us wrong. Kristi draws us into the story by playing with our emotions toward the wonderful children and women in her care, the delightful insights they learn about each other and the details of farm life that Kit has learned to do since leaving her own noble background.<br />
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I enjoyed the book, and plan to read the next in the series. I want to see what happens between Kit and Lord Wharton and what becomes of some other characters I am intrigued by.  If this book interests  you, please consider purchasing it through the link below.  The book cost stays the same for you, but I get a tiny commission for the blog.  Thank you!<br />
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A Defense of Honor, by Kristi Ann Hunter, is a new series of Regency fiction that I am sure you will love, especially if you are a fan! Kris...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 20 June 2018 / dinner

Shrimp with Grilled Peach Salsa #fantasticalfoodfight

I love this time of the month when the <a href="http://www.fantasticalsharing.com/p/fantastical-food-fight.html">Fantastical Food Fight</a> bloggers compete with a theme to get the most clicks!  We have such fun and the winner gets bragging rights!  If you are a food blogger, or a blogger who posts recipes, you might want to join us for this fun event. This month the theme is Seafood!  Our family loves seafood, and especially shrimp.<br />
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My husband is the grill master in our family, so I asked him to grill me up some shrimp with a light seasoning. He decided he needed to skewer them for easy grilling, and that created the perfect shrimp bed to put my Grilled Peach Salsa on.  The sweetness of the peaches, the char on the shrimp, and the perfect sides made this a crazy good meal. We made it into a surf and turf dish, as we were celebrating Father's Day.<br />
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 19 June 2018 / travel

Our Visit to Anna Maria Island #pinterestchallenge

Welcome to the May Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by <a href="https://mypinterventures.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">My Pinterventures</a>. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month, I chose to take the advice of the blog <a href="https://www.playpartyplan.com/return-to-anna-maria-island/">Play Party Plan</a> and her advice for our vacation to Anna Maria Island.<br />
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My husband and I took a week long vacation to Florida to celebrate his 60th birthday.  I wanted to spend a day at the beach, and a friend told me about Anna Maria Island. I hadn't heard of it so I did some research and found the blog <a href="https://www.playpartyplan.com/return-to-anna-maria-island/">Play Party Plan</a>. I read Britni's advice about the island and made note of her favorites.<br />
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When I read the post about Anna Maria Island, or AMI as the locals call it, I knew this is where I wanted to go. The island has no chain restaurants or fancy high rises that block the view of the ocean.  Instead, there are lots of mom and pop restaurants and stores and adorable beach cottages all around the island (see the seahorse art below?)<br />
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Britni suggests many fabulous breakfast places, but since we were coming from Orlando, we decided to eat at our condo instead.  We made a detour into Ybor City to have Cuban coffee and guava pastries from La Segunda Bakery.  It was a fabulous start to the day.  We then headed south to AMI, which took about two hours.<br />
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Once we hit the island, it was just like Britni described, "As soon as you cross over the bridge, you can just feel your blood pressure dropping as you slowly drive, with your windows down, past the cute pastel colored beach houses and locals riding around on their bicycles."  The island is only 7 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. So when you see the speed limit of 35 mph, you don't fret. You just take it all in.<br />
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We drove the entire island a couple of times. That's all we needed to get the lay of the land.  Our first stop was the beach that Britni talks about, with a secret entrance between two gorgeous beach homes.  The beach is called Bean Point.  It is named after the man who first inhabited the island in the 1800s. There are no facilities here, but you will have the most beautiful view. The water is gorgeous, with blues, greens and clear enough to snorkle. The sand is powder soft and white. There are all kinds of wildlife viewing, including manatees and dolphins and sea birds.  I did a bit of shelling, too.<br />
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All the shopping made me hungry, so we stopped at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Two-Scoops-Ice-Cream-194072183988685/">Two Scoops Ice Cream</a> near the pier.  The ice cream was a perfect treat in the afternoon.  We stayed in the shop and ate, then walked back to our car, which was near the pier. We didn't walk it, but we loved looking at it from our car.<br />
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 16 June 2018 / Soup

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Soup Saturday blogger are cooking up chowders this week.  What I love about the one I made for you is this: it is delicious cold as well as hot!  I love having this cold chowder in the heat of summer.  The flavors have a chance to marry and boy, it is delicious!<br />
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Melt butter in a Dutch oven.  Add leeks, cook 4 minutes or until softened.  Add flour, stir and cook one minute.  Add half and half, red potatoes and clam juice.  Stir, bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and cook about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through.  Add shrimp and corn and cook until shrimp is pink all the way through.  Add 1 T fresh lemon juice.  Stir.  Garnish with chopped chives.</div>
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 15 June 2018 / Five Friday Favorites

Friday Faves First Edition

All through the blogging world, bloggers post a Friday post sharing their favorite things. I adore these posts, mostly because through them I am able to get to know them at a much more personal level. I have decided to have my own favorites post, and I am calling it Friday Faves.  I'll share with you all the things I love, gardening, books, recipes, food, cocktails, shopping finds... and I hope you will come here with your coffee and start your day with me!<br />
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1. I am in love with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GU6TINM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=our071-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01GU6TINM&linkId=14cd7f8d33158031671620598bbbd9d7">my new water bottle.</a>  I bought it at a Cracker Barrel for 25% off!  Flamingoes are awesome.</div>
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2.  Do you know about <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GU6TINM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=our071-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01GU6TINM&linkId=14cd7f8d33158031671620598bbbd9d7">Rocketwave Notebooks?</a>  They are reusable notebooks that you can wipe off the ink when you are finished. These pocket notebooks are perfect for your bag.  Just a rag, which they provide and a little water and it is as new again!</div>
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3.  I picked up this adorable book at Cracker Barrel, too.  In addition to flamingos, I love shells. My bucket list of travel includes a week at Sanibel Island, Florida.  <a href="https://shop.crackerbarrel.com/collections/coastal/seashells-book/613147">This book </a>is almost sold out online.</div>
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4.  I won this sweet little wreath at my local Garden Tour this weekend. I truly believe in supporting our local efforts for community improvement. The annual Garden Tour features 10 outdoor spaces in our neighborhood, all which are incredible in one way or another.</div>
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Red White and Blue Frozé #improvcookingchallenge

<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm a little behind the frozé craze but it's always better late than never! A frozé is a frozen rosé wine with a few added ingredients.  This is going to be my contribution to the Improv Cooking Challenge hosted by Nicole Little of a<a href="http://www.cookaholicwife.com/"> Cookaholic Wife </a>blog. Nicole inspires us every month with a specific theme and we go to work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Back to our frozé, this is a simple recipe that can be made in advance up to three weeks! That's a real help when it's time to put together the party.  Let's see how truly simple this is.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">8 large strawberries, 4 frozen, 4 fresh</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">the juice of one lemon</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make your strawberry simple syrup by stirring 1/2 c water into 1/2 c sugar.  Boil, then add four strawberries, cut up, stem removed to the water.  Turn off the heat and let the strawberries sit for at least 30 minutes.  Remove the strawberries and place the syrup into a jar.  Refrigerate.</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pour the wine into a gallon ziplock bag, squeezing out some of the air and put in the freezer for at least six hours or overnight, or until the day of your party.</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To make:  In a strong blender, add the frozen wine, 1/4 c simply syrup, 4 frozen strawberries, and the lemon juice and 1 c crushed ice.  Blend until pureed. You can put this back into the freezer and then reblend at party time to save even more time.</span></span><br />
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