Explore Exciting Encounters in Fantastic Florida
What could be more exciting than
to journey through “the Sunshine State” where the brilliant light brightens
your day and takes the taste buds on an adventurous mode? I planned my sunshine
with great excitement to include Florida’s fantastic food and its perfect days
filled with sunshine. Known as the “Land of Flowers” in Spanish, Florida in the
United States of America evolves on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean with its
borders ranging over the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama.
Sensational with sunny days
filled to the brim with encounters of exciting days, I headed to the gorgeous
shores of Daytona Beach, West Palm Beach, South Beach and the Panama City
Beach. Rocking with life and exhilaration, my days were leveraged with awesome
vibrant activities at Florida’s theme parks and water parks. Yes, Disney World
was definitely on my itinerary including Sea World, Universal Studios, Wet and
Wild, the Discovery Cove and the marvelous Islands of Adventure. Quenching my
thirst with the famous Florida Margaritas, frozen yogurt, delicious ice creams
and sweet teas, my hunger pangs were satiated with the mouth-watering Cubano
(Cuban sandwich), innumerable types of seafood, barbeque, grits and Caribbean
food. I indulged my taste buds with glorious Florida specialties which included
Key lime pie, Strawberry shortcake, orange juice, Mojitos, Café Cubano and sun-filled
trips to incredible wineries.
Each of my forays into Florida
was filled with refreshing cultural
offerings and a pasture for my quest to discover the craft of culinary
cravings. I
indulged in steaks, subs to Biscottis to going the whole “Hawg’ in Jacksonville
or Jax besides lazing around on the beaches. I was amazed by the display of
rich and awesome cuisines which included coffee to custard to the catch of the
day. To my surprise, I discovered that
Florida has two time zones! Lounging around on white sandy beaches at Daytona while taking foodie
breaks with Asian, Italian, Mexican and other culinary delights, I have never
before enjoyed a unique two-time zone with such immense attractions.
Speaking of entertainment for both mind and body, I was
completely fascinated with Orlando which boasted of over a dozen theme parks
which I made it a point to visit. Driving down the ocean side highway (The Strip)
at Fort Lauderdale was exhilarating and divine. I just loved chilling out in
the bars and shopping at the famous boutiques besides visiting the popular
attractions.
Discover a Gourmet Gator Trail
Every minute of my breath-taking
holiday in Florida was topped to the utmost with hiking, backpacking, fishing
and cruising around the calm waters. Between
sightseeing and shopping, I took off to discover my main reason for this
vibrant break which is exploring all the restaurants which served alligator
meat. I had heard so much about alligator meat that the chef and the intrepid
adventurer in me simply had to taste, feel and ingest the essence of a gourmet
trail.
This was going to be a tasteful adventure which I
knew my taste buds would thoroughly enjoyed while anticipating the flavor of smoked,
barbequed, marinated, spiced and oh so delicious delicate gator meat. Have you
tasted the healthy, lean alligator meat high in protein and low in fat? I just
loved it and relished the alligator meat dishes so much that I visited all the
restaurants which specialized in this delectable culinary skill. I satiated the senses with all things alligator such as
gator nuggets, sautéed alligator and blackened alligator, seasoned alligator
meat ribs, barbecues and smoked alligator ribs. Served with barbecue sauce on
the side and also served as an appetizer or even a meal, these amazing dishes
hold memories which take the palate on a delectable sojourn.
Celebrate the Spirit of a
Delightful Journey
Punctuating my explorations through the Nature Coast Manatee
Tours, the Everglades National Park and the Busch Gardens in Tampa, the gator
meat dishes kept beckoning with inviting enticement. Florida opened out a
virtual sea of entertainment with Lake Okeechobee, the Shark City, the
inspiring Seminole or
Miccosukee Indian reservations including
myriad attractions and I stopped off to record all my experiences. I gave
in to my gator cravings with Alligator Gumbo, Gator Pucker which is a burger
with gator meat and pork, Shrimp and Chicken & Alligator Combo and Gator
Tail a la Fud which I not only relished but made sure that I took photos of
these memorable dishes. I particularly enjoyed the Gator Ribs
which was accompanied by hushpuppies, coleslaw and French fries, the zingy Cajun Fried Gator Tail and the Alligator
sausage blended with pork or turkey.
Lounging on the beach as I took a break between my gator trails
with intoxicating cocktails and mojitos, I marveled at the amazing southern
Florida wildlife and landscape. Of course, I did make time to attend the
incredible music festivals that Florida offers to keep the mind on a ethereal
journey and to celebrate the spirit of talent. But I vowed to come back to
Florida to pursue, enjoy and relish the gator dishes which would whisk my taste
buds on a divine tour of all things tasteful and thrilling.
Binoy Nazareth Invites the
Brave Hearts to Indulge in a Gator Food Adventure
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