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Continue reading →: 🍗 Juicy Jamaican Jerk ChickenBring bold island flavor to your table with this Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe. Perfectly smoky, spicy, and full of character. Whether grilled or baked, this dish delivers the heat and depth of flavor you’d expect from an island getaway. 🛒 Key Ingredient Spotlight: Jerk Seasoning For authentic flavor without mixing…
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Continue reading →: 🥭 Fresh & Zesty Mango Tango SalsaThis bright, tropical mango salsa is the perfect companion to our Jerk Chicken, or anything off the grill! Sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of spice, it’s a fresh flavor boost that’s ready in minutes. 🛒 Key Ingredient Spotlight: Ripe Mangoes I love using Ataulfo, aka Honey Mangoes. They’re…
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Continue reading →: Lifestyles of the Rich and FamousMike darted ahead to meet our driver, and I had a sneaking suspicion he was making sure the secret of our destination stayed under wraps. I lingered just outside the airport, still showing scars of Hurricane Irma, and let my skin drink in the thick, tropical air. When I finally…
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Continue reading →: An Unexpected Splash on ArrivalAs we began our descent into Sint Maarten, the flight attendants came through the cabin, handing out customs forms, something we hadn’t even realized we’d need. Of course, we didn’t have a pen. After some shameless pleading, a flight attendant reluctantly lent us hers, but not before making us swear…
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Continue reading →: Looking Crazy in MiamiAfter the excitement of packing and finally leaving the house, we arrived at the airport. I’d secretly hoped to catch a glimpse of our final destination on my boarding pass or luggage tag, but Mike had expertly kept it hidden. The only thing I discovered? Our layover was in Miami.…
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Continue reading →: Unraveling the Mystery Trip: A Fun Travel StoryIn 2021, when the world was just starting to open up after months of COVID lockdowns, my husband Mike and I decided we needed an adventure. But true to his style, he didn’t just plan a trip, he turned it into a game. One evening at home, Mike scrambled the…
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