RV Camping in the Florida Keys

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RV Camping in the Florida Keys

Never have I ever needed a vacation as much as at the end of 2020, when we booked our trip to RV Camp in the Florida Keys. One can only self-soothe by compulsively cooking up Meyer lemon recipes for so long. (I skipped the toilet hoarding and sourdough phase of 2020 and went straight to the random citrus varieties if that tells you much about how dire our stress level was.)

Here’s everything you need to know about RV camping in the Florida Keys before you go. From where to camp, what to bring, and what to do, I’ve got you covered.

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Delicious Sour Orange Pie with Candied Blood Oranges

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Delicious Sour Orange Pie with Candied Blood Oranges

If at first you don't succeed, pie, pie again.

Today we’re faceplanting into my take on an Old Florida classic: Sour Orange Pie! Reminiscent of it's cousin, key lime pie, sour orange pie is an old Florida classic, and it's also known as bitter orange pie or Seville orange pie. The sour orange custard filling pairs beautifully with a graham cracker crust and candied blood orange slices! Garnish with powdered sugar.

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13 Ways to Use the Whole Meyer Lemon, Including the Peel

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13 Ways to Use the Whole Meyer Lemon, Including the Peel

Maybe this is my inner Florida gal rising to the surface like a hangry alligator, but backyard-grown citrus is one of the things that makes life worth living, especially when those golden juicy fruits are encased in soft, edible peels.

When life gives you fresh Meyer lemons, eat the whole dang thing, peel and all.

Read on for 13 Ways to Use the Whole Meyer Lemon, Including the Peel.

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10 Things to Know Before RV Camping on a Farm

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10 Things to Know Before RV Camping on a Farm

I never expected to find myself hauling ass towards our Airstream Basecamp with an angry emu in fast pursuit, but this will probably go down as one of our funniest memories from RV camping.

RV camping on farms is one of the things I most look forward to when it comes to our Airstream Adventures, but I think it's important to touch base about what to expect before you go. As always, those precious, glowing Instagram photos only show a slice of reality, so let's set you up for success going into your first farm stay!

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Eco-friendly Craft: Blown Out Eggs for Modern Decor

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Eco-friendly Craft: Blown Out Eggs for Modern Decor

After a year in our houses, I think we’re all ready for a serious home decor refresh, am I right? Can someone get Joanna Gaines on the phone?! Even my dog is tired of our decorating scheme.

My mama, the original eco-goddess, has been blowing out eggs and making gorgeous, personalized Christmas ornaments out of them for decades, so while throwing some eggshells in the compost bin, inspiration struck! Why not make my own decorative blown-out eggs?!

Let’s be real; you’re here for the DIY… and so am I. Let’s get down to business!

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Smokey Sour Orange Margarita Recipe

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Smokey Sour Orange Margarita Recipe

The beautiful thing about Florida, other than the endless array of mind-blowing news stories that somehow all manage to feature a giant reptile, is the citrus.

Our neighbor Valerie gifted me a massive bag of sour oranges, and y’all know how passionate I get about using every single bit of backyard-grown produce because of how much less of an environmental impact it has.

Ok, let’s be honest: I’m totally trying to justify these sinfully delicious Smokey Sour Orange Margaritas. They’re for the good of the planet, I swear. Cheers!

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The Window Flew Off Our Airstream Basecamp

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The Window Flew Off Our Airstream Basecamp

One minute you’re cruising along the highway with your camper in tow for some epic adventure, and then next thing you know, you either see your Airstream Basecamp window go sailing off in your wake or you stop for some reason and discover your Basecamp door’s window vanished like a bad Tinder date.

SPOILER ALERT: there’s a recall on the 2017 Airstream Basecamp door’s window. This was 100% news to us, despite the research Logan had done prior to our purchase.

Wondering what to do when the window falls off your Airstream Basecamp? This one’s for you.

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Eco-friendly Easter Bunnies from Repurposed Oui by Yoplait Yogurt Jars

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Eco-friendly Easter Bunnies from Repurposed Oui by Yoplait Yogurt Jars

I love Easter, and every year for the last 34 years (except last year, thanks to the pandemic), my parents have hosted a neighborhood-wide Easter egg hunt with close to 100 kids. Thus, it is in my blood to go ham on Easter, but all those candy wrappers, plastic eggs, and plastic Easter grass are such a downer.

So today, I’m doing my take on the Oui by Yoplait challenge to repurpose their yogurt jars! (Note: you can purchase lids for your existing jars here.) We’ll be making adorable, pint-sized bunny rabbits for you to fill with candy, flowers, or tiny surprises for your loved ones.

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Meyer Lemon Upside Down Cake

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Meyer Lemon Upside Down Cake

I just had cake for dinner, if you want to know how my day was, and it was delicious. I’ve literally gone from giving up carbs as a New Year’s resolution to cake for dinner, which I am justifying because it’s cheaper than therapy and no one raises an eyebrow when you eat cake alone (unlike my beloved wine)… and I’m still working from home in a strict spandex-only uniform. It’s best to lean into those pandemic silver linings, y’all.

But let’s get to why you’re all here (even if it’s just you, Mom!): a gooey, fluffy, slice of citrusy goodness. You’re jonesing for some Meyer Lemon Upside Down Cake.

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Whole Meyer Lemon Raspberry Bars with Graham Cracker Crust

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Whole Meyer Lemon Raspberry Bars with Graham Cracker Crust

Disclaimer: Baking requires patience and poise that I frankly don’t have and also don’t aspire to. If you landed here expecting Martha Stewart, honey, you better brace yourself. My celebrity chef idol is the Swedish Chef from the muppets.

Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s dive into some quick, easy, and delicious Whole Meyer Lemon Bars with Raspberries and a Graham Cracker Crust. They’re just the thing to chase away those winter blues, and you get to use the entire lemon in this recipe, peel, pith, and all!

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Whole Lemon Greek Chicken Soup Recipe

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Whole Lemon Greek Chicken Soup Recipe

You know what’s better than sweater weather? Nothing. It hides that I haven’t been to the gym since last March when the pandemic kicked off. But soup weather is a close second!

A Greek-style chicken soup is one of my weekday go-tos, and this time we’re making it with an entire roasted lemon. Did the idea of eating the ENTIRE lemon just make you do a llama face? Read on, because roasting the lemons takes a bit of the sting out of the peels, and they are DELICIOUS.

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Whole Lemon Salsa Verde Recipe

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Whole Lemon Salsa Verde Recipe

The joke in our house is that all food items are simply a vehicle for sauce.

So when I got a bundle of delicious Meyer lemons from our neighbors’ backyard, a tasty condiment was obviously at the top of my foodie experiment list. As I’ve previously mentioned, in my quest to waste less, stretch our food budget, and maximize our nutrition intake, I’ve challenged myself to eat the WHOLE lemon, peels and all.

Slather this flavorful Whole Lemon Salsa Verde on smoky grilled chicken or a juicy steak, or add some to a decadent grilled cheese to elevate your lunch game. The possibilities are endless!

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