Easy Recipes to Transport you to an Island Paradise

July 29, 2010

Having a “staycation” this weekend?  Think the islands and create your own little haven. Right about now, it seems to me that summer gets oppressive.  I’ve just been told that June was the hottest June in the history of record keeping for the earth!  Days are hazy, hot and humid where we are, and the idea of an island retreat sounds pretty inviting, but isn’t in the cards.  So how about creating a little paradise dinner on your own!

1.  A long cool drink is in order.  You can make a killer raspberry iced tea, or something more exotic that pink with fruit in it – I always like a Planter’s Punch

2.   Set the table for fun – Decorate with colorful placemats and flowers or fruit, like a whole pineapple and some lemons and limes

3.  Cook and Eat outside – Nobody wants to heat up the kitchen. Make a great fresh green salad topped with TSG Garlic Parmesan Vinaigrette.  Skewer some Caribbean Chicken Kebobs made with Island Ponzu Sauce.  Have piles of light fresh fruit for dessert

4.  Set the mood with steel drum music and candles (maybe Banana Leaf) flickering.

Enjoy your tropical getaway!

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