Liquid Smash-Ups

Here are a couple liquid smash-ups that you likely won’t find on any bar on the Outer Banks, or any other place for that matter.

Get Cozy with Hot Drinks

When the winter Outer Banks breeze picks up, it’s perfect to warm up with a local craft cocktail. Here's some of OBX's top hot drink recipes

Seafood Tacos Recipes

Summer means fresh local seafood, and on the Outer Banks we certainly have a plethora of it. Here are seafood taco recipes from 3 of our local restaurants which will tickle your taste buds. Now [...]

Outer Banks Seafood Recipes

When you think food of the Outer Banks you think seafood. And why not? The Atlantic Ocean is literally our front door. We bring you some delicious seafood recipes you can try at home. All [...]

Cookin’ with Fire

There are plenty of ways to enjoy this time of year and a crackling fire is definitely one of them. Add to that a warm treat or even a whole meal cooked over the flames, and it makes for the [...]

Cooking up a North Carolina Grand Slam

An offshore Grand Slam entails hooking three of these four fish – tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, and marlin. While marlin isn’t edible, the other three make the perfect catch to bring back home for dinner.

Lionfish Is On The Menu

With their venomous spines and distinctive zebra-like stripes, the lionfish may not be the first type of fish many think of when planning their menu. In fact, the invasive species to the Atlantic [...]

Chili Lime Mahi Wraps

Acknowledging great local seafood means that simplicity is key, and with this recipe, you let the Mahi Mahi be the star, complemented with textures and enhancing fresh flavors. This is my version [...]

Rosé Spritzer

Gently muddle the strawberries, lemon wheels, and mint in a pitcher so the juices and flavors are released. Add the simple syrup and rosé wine. Pour over cups filled with ice, and top with a [...]

Homage to Spring!

I love the change of seasons, but none as much as that of spring. Rebirth, renewal, regrowth, the promise of things to come, and the luxury of having fresh vegetables in my own garden – this is [...]

Love at First Sip

There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer afternoon than an icy cocktail to help you cool down and rejuvenate. Here are six classic cocktails for you, but with a twist. Rosie put her own [...]

Rosie Goes Retro

Rosie is redefining retro. I’m taking “vintage” recipes from the golden age in which I grew up and updating them for true simplicity and goodness, giving them a fresh make-over for today. [...]

Coffee Kahluanita

This can be left overnight in the freezer. Because of the alcohol, it’s not going to freeze solid. Serve with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.

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