A FLORIDA CHRISTMAS WRITING, STYLING AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAULA BIGGS OF FROGPRINCEPAPERIE.COM
It’s been over a decade since I’ve seen snow in December or had to wear anything but short sleeves on Christmas day. For some, I know that a roaring fire and frigid weather are a must to celebrate the holidays, but not here in Florida. We prefer flip flops and perhaps a frosty beverage. Sure, we have turkey and the trimmings, but those fantastic Floribbean flavors tend to creep into holidays. You’ll find families having Florida spiny lobster for dinner, a crab dish or two and sides influenced by our Carribean neighbors (depending on your part of the state). As in any proper Christmas meal, there are desserts with all that fabulous food. A few of which I’m sharing recipies with you here:
a classic key lime pie and some addictively yummy coconut rum-toffee cupcakes. In the tradition of decorating with what is native as in the days of old, we went out and decorated for our Florida Christmas party with sea shells, star fish and sand dollars. Using just a tiny bit of bright pink brought a little color and contrast to our backdrop of neutral white.
What is “Floribbean” cuisine? Floridian restaurants and homes are heavily influenced by world cuisine, and by the Carribean in particular. Floribbean is a fusion of these international flavors.
FESTIVITIES BY TIKKIDO.COM AND FROGPRINCEPAPERIE.COM WINTER 2012
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