Smoke BBQ may be the new kid on the block in Fort Lauderdale, but they’re already making quite a name for themselves in South Florida. Located between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the eatery is easy to find. And since it is located only blocks from our condo we couldn’t wait to check it […]
The Floridian Restaurant – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The old, worn, Floridian Restaurant is located on trendy Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale. And that “blast from the past” restaurant is right up my alley since I love nostalgia. Peepaw and I grew up in the 60’s and I’ve always loved many types of music. Of course I thought the Beatles were […]
Sharp Knife Tips To Make “Cutting Up” FUN!
I LOVE my knives…and that’s because I’ve picked up so many useful sharp knife tips in my 65 years on this planet! There is nothing more relaxing for me than to pull some veggies out of the refrigerator and to start chopping. The repetitive motion and the rhythm and cadence simply soothes my soul…and it […]
Maria’s Cafe – Stuart, Florida
Maria’s Cafe in Stuart, Florida is located in the heart of the old, downtown part of town…exactly where Peepaw and I expect to find the Mom and Pop diners we love so much. And it took an overnight road trip for us to discover this South Florida eatery that has managed to endure the test […]
Gulfstream Park – Hallandale Beach, Florida
I’m not much of a gambler, but I’ve always loved galloping horses! Patsy and Ginger were some of my closest four legged friends while I was growing up on our small Iowa farm. I learned to ride when I was VERY young, and Patsy was the most amazing horse I’ve ever seen. My Uncle Ivo […]
Historic Dockers Restaurant – Dania Beach, Florida
Recently Peepaw and I spent the afternoon with friends at Gulfstream Park watching thoroughbred racing. So after making my HUGE ($2) BETS we were all HUNGRY! So on our way back to our condo we saw an interesting spot to stop for an early dinner. It was a small place…tucked away…with LOTS of cars in the […]
Jet Runway Cafe – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
What’s for breakfast at the Jet Runway Cafe? How about Eggs Benedict…with a side of JETS and HELICOPTERS…and Fried Bread Pudding for dessert? I’ve always been fascinated by airplanes and airports. (I guess it’s in my blood.) My dad was a mechanic who worked on airplanes in WW2. Dad’s brother, Uncle George, was an airplane pilot […]
Moonlite Diner – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
First impressions can be deceiving, and that was the case when we checked out a new breakfast spot recently. Moonlite Diner looked awesome from the outside. It looked like the kind of place we drive miles to find. A throwback to earlier days and Mom and Pop gems in the small towns in America. As […]
Blue Jean Blues – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Recently we had a celebration…Peepaw earned his Medicare Card! And it just so happened that we shared our evening with two Iowans…my cousin Sue and our high school friend Nic… We ended up at Blue Jean Blues, an awesome live Jazz club in our neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale. We shared four delicious appetizers while we listened […]
Nuevo’s Cubano’s Restaurant – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This morning we awoke to a sunny, gorgeous 80 degree morning, so we put the top down on the convertible and headed to downtown Fort Lauderdale to visit a one-of-a-kind restaurant called Nuevo’s Cubano’s, a tiny Cuban restaurant we’ve passed by many times and always wanted to try. The eatery is situated only feet from […]