Goucho Corners!

It took four years, but today I finished the sides of the goucho couch for my Airstream. When I ripped off the old fabric and foam, I found that the wood of one of them was rotted, so I had to completely rebuild it. This set-back tested my resolve, but am proud to say I did it all myself. The piece of upholstery fabric I used was the first glamping decor decision I made and I'm still in love with it. See the shell pattern? That's the signature for The Silver Conch. Next I'll sew doilies to make washable scarves for the top pieces.

Snow

"It may snow here once every twenty-five years. But, if you head down to the beach on a cold December night, you can easily convince yourself that the white sugar sand is snow! And making angels in the sand won't numb your fingers and toes like snow angels will!"
- A Taste of Perdido Key

Galvez Boat Landing

"One of my favorite things to do is pack a picnic lunch, put in a paddleboat or kayak at the Galvez boat landing, and head to the little island in the middle of the Intracoastal. The water around the island is shallow and a perfect place to play and watch the parade of boaters as they head out to the Gulf through the Intracoastal."
-A Taste of Perdido Key

Innerarity Point

"The land bridge that connects Innerarity Point with Innerarity Island is one of the first places to be cut off by rising water during a storm. It is also one of the best places to sit and watch the sunset."
-A Taste of Perdido Key

Famous Crab Stew

1 small onion, diced
4 tablespoons butter
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
1 quart half-and-half
1 pound crab claw meat
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sherry, optional

Cook butter and onion in a large pot over nedium heat. Cook for about 4 minutes or until the onions sre translucent. Combine soups and half-and-half. Add to the onions. Add crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking iver medium heat, stirring cinstantly until just before it boils. Serve immediately with a splash of sherry.
Yields: 8 to 10 servings
From A Taste of Perdido Key

Nature

"Watching storm clouds move in across the Gulf of Mexico on an otherwise sunny afternoon is perhaps one if the grestest juxtapositions in nature."
- A Taste of Perdido Key

Thanksgiving Advice

"My favorite thing to do on Thanksgiving morning is to wakk down Canal Road and watch the sun rise over the Theo Barrs Bridge. It msy not be amber waves of grain, but it certainly has a golden magic that makes me thankful."
- A Taste of Perdido Key

Bay Breakfast Casserole

12 slices white bread
1 pound fried bacon or browned sausage
1 bunch green onions, sliced
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
12 eggs, beaten
4 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Line the bottom with 6 pieces of bread. Crumble half the bacon or sausage over the bread. Sprinkle half the onion and cheese over the bacon, Mix the eggs, half-and-half, and salt and pepper until blended. Pour half of this mixture over the bread. Repeat the lsyerung with remaining bread, bacon, onion, and cheese. Pour remaining egg mixture on the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Serve hot.
Yields: 8 to 12 servings.

Beach Breakfast Casserole

6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound hot bulk sausage
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

Place eggs in 2 quart buttered casserole and season to taste. Cook sausage, drain and sprinkle over eggs. Pour sour cream over sausage. Combine crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 20 minutes or until cheese topping is melted and brown. Serve hot.
Yields: 6 servings
From A Taste of Perdido Key.

Drunken Pelican

2 ounces coffee liqueur
1 ounce dark rum
1 ounce creme de cacao
4 ounces cream of coconut
1  cup vanilla ice cream
2 cups ice

Combine all ingredients in a mixer and blend well. Pour into 2 glasses.
Yields: 2 servings
From A Taste of Perdido Key.

Living in the middle

Of a cook book!