Paradise in a Glass

I have been to paradise. I am hooked on Keylime Cove in Gurnee, Illinois. This resort is a playground for children as well as adults. During a weekend visit we stopped by a bar located inside the resort called "The Crazy Toucan Margarita Grille" where we were served these pretty and potent Pineapple Margaritas. This place was made for grown-ups to hangout while their children played in the water park (if you even brought children). Their motto..."Vacation in a glass and Paradise on every plate"

Cinco de Mayo: Mexican Lasagna

In honor of Cinco de Mayo I decided to pass on the Italian version and celebrate Mexican style. The ingredients are amazing! Soft tortilla shells, cilantro, corn, ricotta cheese, roasted tomatoes, chicken...the list goes on and on. If I continue to name all that this great recipe entails I'm going to get hungry again. And of course this went well with my favorite tequila concoction.

Tequila Celebration
white tequila
1 can frozen limeade concentrate
1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)

In a blender combine limeade and strawberries. Fill 1/2 limeade can with tequila and add to blender. Fill with ice and blend until smooth. Garnish with a strawberry or a lime.

It's a Party!!!

When my friend decided to give her 5 year old a birthday party she asked me to do my legendary kids favorite fruit kabobs. However, the pineapples had already been sliced so I decided to add a fruit tray to her menu. These are the before pics. By the time I arrived, the only thing left were the sticks and empty platters.

P.S...This fruit turns a kid party into an adult after party once you throw some into a blended with your favorite spirit beverage and some ice!