We’re in our first week back to school here in my neck of the woods. For some reason, I’ve always felt like the return to school means the end of summer, which really isn’t true at all. I mean, it’s HOT outside until October here, so it certainly feels like summer for the majority of the year! But to help me fight that “summer’s over” feeling, I try to cling to my favorite summer time treats for as long as I can.
Without question, my favorite thing about summer is heading down to the gulf and and breathing in that sweet salty air. I live close enough to the beach that it’s totally feasible to take a day trip down, so getting to do that every now and then really puts a pep in my step. Sure I enjoy the ocean, the fishing and the scenery, but what I REALLY love is the cuisine.
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