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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

My grandmother’s grits were always the best. When I had grits cooked by others they did not come close to hers. They were very smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. Not gritty and tasteless. Many people have tried to get their hands on my grandmother’s secret, but she always kept it close to her heart, until one day she asked me if I wanted to help her make breakfast. That’s when I learned her secret, and have been making grits “Grandma’s Way” ever since. I have even converted my husband, who is from New Jersey, into a grits lover.

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Phoenix AZ: Things Are Different in the Desert

Greater Phoenix is located in the Sonoran Desert, known as one of the lushest and most colorful deserts in the world. That is all due to the amount of rainfall the area gets a year.

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18 Reasons You’ll Love St. James Plantation!

18 Reasons You’ll Love St. James Plantation Most St. James Plantation neighbors would argue that their list…

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Celebrating Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day was first celebrated in 1885 to recognize President George Washington, and was originally recognized on…

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A Master Makeover: Rejuvenate Your Master Bedroom

Your busy schedule doesn’t stop at home. Where will you go to rest, relax and rejuvenate? Is there an uplifting spot set aside just for you? Thankfully, such a refuge already exists: your master bedroom. It is easy and fun to transform your bedroom from a mere square on your floorplan into a restful and inspiring sanctuary. Below we chronicle the transformation of a master bedroom into a tranquil sanctuary for the homeowner.

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It’s Fire on the Dock

White linen, fine china and delicate floral arrangements set the scene. The low murmur of conversation and the tinny laughs of happy and lively guests spread a tinge of excitement through the restaurant. Fire blazes on the surrounding television screens. And, out comes Jimmy Crippen to host the competition.

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Top Places to Retire: Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas

You’ll fall in love with the laid back lifestyle of Southport, NC, a charming historic town just minutes away at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Watch ships pass from around the world at Waterfront Park. Stroll the Southport Riverwalk and visit the shops around the Yacht Basin near the Marina. Treat yourself to fine restaurants or pick up fresh seafood. With the mild four season climate, the low tax rate and low cost of living, your story at Palmetto Creek just keeps getting better.

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The Benefits of Salt and the Sea

The Benefits of Salt and the Sea The warm ocean breeze, the salty sea air, the sound…

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Uplands Village – Personal Values First

Visions of retirement are as diverse as the backgrounds we come from, so choosing from the variety…

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Grand Vacations For You and Your Grandchildren

Grand Vacations For You and Your Grandchildren by JG Walker (Read in the Digital Issue HERE) As…

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Living in a History Museum: Williamsburg, VA

A city with a tourism-based economy, and located not far from other notable places like Washington DC, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, VA, is definitely a destination worth visiting. It’s a college town full of history, with Colonial Williamsburg being a major draw to the area, along with golf, restaurants and other things.

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Renovating Perennial Beds

Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont One of the main problems I hear from perennial…

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Port Saint Lucie Paradise

Port Saint Lucie Paradise If you are in search of paradise, then Port Saint Lucie, Florida, could…

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The Pickleball Way of Life – Tellico Village

The Pickleball Way of Life – Tellico Village Similar to tennis, but with a few small differences—it’s…

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Hampton Lake – The Ideal Place to Retire, If You’re Not Ready to Retire

You’ll always have friend’s nearby too! You will have your choice of over 700 friends. Choose what you want to do from a full social calendar including: Meet Your Neighbors Nights, boat parades, oyster roasts, an annual Fun Run and more.

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Culinary Artistry – WindRiver

Chef Robert Allen Citico’s Restaurant & Club at WindRiver Secretary and Officer for the American Culinary Federation;…

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High Season Is Coming In Costa Rica, Book A Discovery Tour Today

Costa Rica is the 2nd most popular international retirement spot in the world for Americans. Located south of the United States in central america, Costa Rica is bordered by Panama to the south and Nicaragua to the north.

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This Retirement Dream Job Rocks!

by Jim Hughes The way Mike Haase sees it, you’re never too old to rock-and-roll. He’s living…

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Southeastern Christmas Festivals You Won’t Wanna Miss

With Thanksgiving over, it is now the joyful Christmas season. What better way to get in the…

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Nature’s Edge – Lake Wales Florida

Nature’s Edge is a beautiful, affordable 55+ manufactured home community situated on the Lake Wales Ridge, the…

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