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MarkG
Florida Weird - But in a Good Way!
I knew Florida was a bit weird and unconventional before we moved down here, but man, … there are some seriously weird things that go on...
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MarkG
Apr 14, 20233 min read
Visiting the Tropics Without Leaving Home
Traveling these days is painful and annoying. The planes are jammed and crowded, flight delays and cancellations are frequent, and...
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MarkG
Mar 3, 20233 min read
The Old Man and the Daiquiri
A Farewell to Arms, The Sun Also Rises, a flavored daiquiri. If you thought we were playing "one doesn't belong", you'd be wrong. In this...
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MarkG
Feb 10, 20235 min read
The Red Headed Stepchild of Spirits
Vodka is getting a really bad rap these days. Already the red-headed stepchild of the spirits world, vodka has taken it on the chin...
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MarkG
Jan 6, 20234 min read
An Epicurean Holiday Extravaganza!
Happy New Year to everyone! If 2023 turns out to be as fun and festive as the past few weeks have been, we are guaranteed to have a...
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MarkG
Nov 25, 20223 min read
The Perfect Fall Cocktail - Spiced Whiskey Cider
When fall arrives, I start thinking red wine instead of white wine, and whiskey instead of vodka and gin. Instead of bright and light...
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MarkG
Oct 21, 20223 min read
The Truth About Tequila - Let's Taste Some!
In last week’s blog I covered everything you need to know about the wonderful world of Tequila. Next up is a recap of my Tequila tasting...
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MarkG
Oct 14, 20224 min read
The Truth About Tequila - Everything You Need to Know
We have wonderful neighbors down here in Florida, most of whom are transplants like us from all around the country. One of those...
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MarkG
Oct 7, 20225 min read
Good Riddance to Hurricane Ian!
Hurricane Ian slammed into the southwest coast of Florida last Wednesday with the eye passing about 60 miles south of where we live here...
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MarkG
Sep 16, 20225 min read
24 Years (and Counting!) of Wedded Bliss
Laurie and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary earlier this week – woohoo!! Since Laurie is the main reason I now have a food,...
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MarkG
Sep 9, 20225 min read
Lessons Learned from a Year of Blogging
Well, it’s been one year since I posted my first blog! I thought it would be fun to share some of my thoughts on blogging and what I’ve...
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MarkG
Sep 2, 20223 min read
Beat the Heat with a Watermelon Daiquiri
I don’t know what the weather is like where you live, but down here in Sarasota summer has arrived in force and we are “enjoying”...
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MarkG
Jul 8, 20224 min read
The Retired Life - Eating and Drinking Differently
Laurie and I did a lot of planning for retirement, including both financial and life planning. One thing we didn’t consider was how...
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MarkG
May 27, 20224 min read
Kicking Off the Summer with Sangria!
Memorial Day is almost here, and with it the unofficial start of summer! In addition to providing an occasion to honor all of those who...
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MarkG
May 13, 20223 min read
The Perfect Spring Cocktail
With spring in the air (almost everywhere!) and summer not too far away, it’s time to emerge from hibernation and celebrate the return of...
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MarkG
Apr 1, 20223 min read
Wasting Away Again in Margaritaville – While Drinking a Blood Orange Margarita!
The song “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet always makes me think of Florida with its imagery of lazing all day on a front porch looking...
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MarkG
Mar 11, 20223 min read
The Kyiv Mule - An Antidote to Russian Aggression
Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine has led to unprecedented sanctions and other actions against...
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MarkG
Feb 25, 20224 min read
What's the Deal with Zero Proof Spirits?
Zero Proof spirits are all the rage now. They provide an alternative for designated drivers who still want to enjoy a cocktail with...
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MarkG
Jan 28, 20224 min read
Pairing Sunsets and Cocktails
Sunsets on the Sun Coast of Florida are spectacular! Laurie and I have started a new tradition of enjoying our daily sunsets out on our...
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MarkG
Oct 22, 20214 min read
An Impromptu Gin Tasting and What I Learned From It
I’ve participated in and conducted hundreds of wine tastings over the years, but I have done only a handful of spirits tastings. When we...
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