Beach Decorating Blog

National Tequila Day - Friday Cocktail Recipe!

National Tequila Day - Friday Cocktail Recipe!

Posted by Caron on Jul 24, 2020

You could always celebrate with a Margarita... but we have a new recipe for you to try!   Tijuana TaxisAdapted from my resident bartender's stash of cocktail books, "The Ultimate Bar Book", the Tijuana Taxi has become one of our new favorites for summer coastal living on our deck.  Sort of a twist on a traditional Sidecar, this delish cocktail looks lucious in a fancy glass and has all of the right ingredients to make the Tequila a definite hit! You Will Need: (for one cockta … read more
Meyer Lemon Bars - Summer Sunshine on a Winter Day

Meyer Lemon Bars - Summer Sunshine on a Winter Day

Posted by Caron on Jan 26, 2020

Can I tell you about the magic in Meyer Lemons? These special citrus fruits are at their peak in the colder winter months and perfect for so many goodies. Full of summer sunshine flavor in the middle of winter!Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I had never even heard of a Meyer Lemon. Here in California, they grow almost like wild in our neighbors' backyards - sweet, juicy and plump with a tangy lemon-orange flavor.  One of our friends had so lemons on her overloaded tree, that they … read more