Florida Favorite

Each year when we head south for our annual 2 weeks on New Smyrna Beach, there are certain things we each look forward to. Me---I love all the fresh seafood and produce. Alex--Manny's Pizza (the best pizza in the world, and actually we ALL look forward to this), and Crab Legs. And Adam? Oranges, fresh oysters, and Key Lime Pie!! You just can't beat the ones from the bakery at Publix grocery store. They make the best one we've ever had, and luckily there are 2 Publix in NSB, one being only 5 minutes from our condo. There is just something that screams vacation when you are sitting on the balcony, watching the waves roll in while enjoying a piece of this creamy tropical treat. Food is wonderful like that. It can transport you to a favorite place or time all w/o leaving your own kitchen. So I decided to try my hand at this favorite of my honey's b/c we are starting a very important journey in our house, that actually began while we were in Florida this year. During our vacation, we found out that Adam will be his brother Matt's bone marrow donor. (For those who haven't read previous posts, my brother in law was diagnosed w/ leukemia in May) Adam is so excited to be the one sibling (there are 4 kids total) who is a 100%, 10/10 match for his younger brother. Adam can't wait to do his part in helping Matt fight this thing all the way. And this week Adam starts his part of it by having his physical to make sure he is healthy enough and free of infection in order to do this. We are happy to be starting our end of this, and I know Adam is going to hit a homerun for his brother. And then in a few weeks Adam will be traveling to Indianapolis for the day for the actual procedure. So I thought my honey deserved an extra special treat this week, so why not one that will take him right back to his favorite place on earth?? I love you Adam and I'm so proud of this gift you are giving your brother, and really our entire family.

Key Lime Pie

5 egg yolks, beaten
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. key lime juice
1 9" prepared graham cracker crust

Preheat oven to 375.  Combine egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into unbaked graham cracker shell. Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Top w/ whipped cream. Garnish w/ lime zest or lime slices.

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