A healthy open-faced sandwich featuring crusty bread, creamy avocado, and fragrant herbs is a light yet comforting lunch. This is a tried-and-true recipe that can be assembled in just a few minutes from ingredients that are probably already in your fridge. Ingredients: Artisan-style bread Extra Virgin Olive Oil Avocado Grape tomatoes Endive or small romaine Read More
Sanibel Island is home to a national treasure – the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Named for the pioneer conservationist, Jay Norwood ‘Ding’ Darling, the area is over 6,400 acres in size. The uniqueness of the area is that it is an undeveloped mangrove forest, full of cordgrass, seagrass beds and marshes. Darling could Read More
Villa Vizcaya was constructed from 1910 to 1922 as a winter home for art collector, conservationist and industrial executive James Deering. The International Harvester Vice President modeled the home on the banks of Biscayne Bay after a centuries-old Italian villa. After it’s completion, he lovingly furnished the 54-room, 38,000 square foot main home with large-scale purchases Read More
Spanish Paella is a rice dish that varies depending on the season and available fresh vegetables and meats. The complex flavors of a well-prepared Paella belies the easy of preparation of this one-pot wonder. We make the recipe even quicker by using pre-prepared ingredients that can be cooked over a campfire in a cast iron Read More
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Manatees have been a part of Florida culture and folklore since before European settlers landed on her shores. In 1492, Christopher Columbus recorded the first known written mention of a manatee in North America, mistaking the gentle giant for a mermaid. This was a common enough mistake for seafarers that the scientific name for manatees Read More
This Pesto Pasta Salad is light, filling and fresh. Bursting with fresh, bold flavors, it is the perfect lunch for a hot Florida day at the park or campsite. Prepare the ingredients ahead or purchase store-bought options for a quick meal on the run! Ingredients: 1 lb of bow-tie pasta 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, Read More
Rainy day activities may not seem like a priority when RVing in Florida. On average, however, there are 119 overcast or rainy days every year in Orlando, Florida which makes having a stash of ready-to-go fun a priority! Cozy up in your camper and get ready for a great day! Creative Cookery Start your rainy Read More
Featuring more than 200 exotic and native animals, McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary in West Palm Beach, Florida is an ideal attraction for animal lovers. Unlike most zoos and safari parks, the Sanctuary is unusual as it gives visitors the opportunity to have up-close and personal experiences with many of the animals. Featuring White Tigers, Black Leopards, Scarlet Read More
In the heart of the Ocala National Forest, Juniper Springs is a subtropical oasis featuring sparkling springs, nature trails, wildlife viewing and camping under the shady oaks. It is an unusual setting unlike any other park in the United States due to the hundreds of bubbling springs and larger vents gushing out of the earth Read More
When the weather starts heating up, an OJ Spritzer is the perfect thirst quencher for a lazy day under the awning reading a good book. Fresh orange juice really makes a difference so try to squeeze your own if possible. If you aren’t able to squeeze your own, try to find fresh squeezed juice at Read More
