The place: The Village of Matlacha on Pine Island, not too far down the road.
The food: Baked Grouper Salad. Delicious and nutritious.
The wine: California, but appropriate for the island.
The ambience: We're "dining" at a table inside a fish market.
We're wearing: Cutoffs and sandals.
In January.
And the super-casual life-style is definitely part of OUR WORLD.
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Visit the link on the top line of this post to see more about Matlacha. Here is the link to Andy's Island Seafood.
Thank you to the hosts of OUR WORLD . You are appreciated!
Yummy! I love the detail and amusing shots!
Here, in UK Midlands, it is cold and damp-and the central heating is full on!! I went to the Gym this morning, whilst my car was being serviced, and played Bridge this afternoon.
Posted by: HAZEL | January 07, 2013 at 09:02 AM
You almost make me envious but I'm happiest when I can see mountains.
Posted by: Martha Z | January 07, 2013 at 09:48 AM
The food looks delicious and the first shot is fun and colorful.
Posted by: Carver | January 07, 2013 at 10:27 AM
You are killing me with these posts ... GROUPER salad! How wonderful is that. I sure hope you enjoyed it. Next time have an extra bite for me. No Grouper west of the Mississippi.
I'm happy for you both.
Posted by: Anne Dryman | January 07, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Thanks, Sallie.. now I'm hungry for a grouper salad with a side of French fries.
Posted by: pam :) | January 07, 2013 at 11:55 AM
Oh, YUMMMMMMM!! Yes, me, too!! I'm hungry for a grouper salad and fries, too!! I should have eaten before visiting your post!! Terrific, delicious looking food and great shots for the day!! Enjoy your week, Sallie!!
Posted by: sylviakirk | January 07, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Cutoffs and sandals - a little bit different clothes than we have here now :)
And also food look so summer like.
Happy 2013 to you and yours!
Posted by: Leena | January 07, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Yum!
Hi Sallie! No sandals here, but shorts and a t-shirt almost always. People say I'm warm blooded and they are probably right. When it really gets cold, I put on a long sleeved t-shirt. Happy New Year to you. I'll be back to catch up later.
Posted by: Pat | January 07, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Gee that looks good!! We're having poached salmon to night, and the wine is from Ontario, but none for Boomer. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | January 07, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Andy's Island Seafood restaurant looks interesting.
I looked it up, thanks for the link etc.
The choice of dishes is VERY good. What on earth is "flipflop" as shown on the table???
"Flipflops" here is a slang word for thongs or slip on sandals, ha ha.
I would be removing all that "green leafy rabbit food" to the side - ha ha. I think restauranteurs now seem to think that the more of these green leaves, the bigger the dish/meal looks???
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
Posted by: Colin | January 07, 2013 at 12:30 PM
That food looks very appetising.
Posted by: Fun60 | January 07, 2013 at 12:38 PM
O wow! A taste of the islands for us to drool on! Sounds and looks heavenly!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | January 07, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Ok...now I am hungry!
Posted by: Karen | January 07, 2013 at 01:07 PM
Lucky, lucky you! It fits me too, but not here and now.
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | January 07, 2013 at 01:10 PM
Ow wow, you are rubbing it in. I am wearing so many clothes both outside and inside. Your salad looks delicious. I will be down that way in April and we will be on the lookout for good places to eat.
Posted by: Eileen | January 07, 2013 at 02:07 PM
cool. It looks delicious. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep | January 07, 2013 at 03:24 PM
Sallie, that salad looks so delicious and fresh. The fish, however, I hope are not too close to your table. It's the eyes! Seriously, tho, glad someone is enjoying warmer temps than me.
Posted by: Gail Dixon | January 07, 2013 at 03:30 PM
Oh sure...rub it in...shorts and sandals, while I am bundled up with boots, long johns, gloves, hat, scarf and heavy winter jacket. The food looks good!
Posted by: Sally in WA | January 07, 2013 at 03:34 PM
Sitting in one of my warmer sweaters behind the computer. Can't believe you're dining in shorts and sandals! You made a great choice to be in FL in the winter:)The food looks so yummy!
Posted by: Emille/Jesh StG | January 07, 2013 at 03:52 PM
the bread and dipping oil... yum! :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 07, 2013 at 04:27 PM
The food and ambience are wonderfully appealing!
Even more is the thought of cutoffs and sandals!!! :)
Hope your New Year is off to a wonderful start!
Posted by: Carletta | January 07, 2013 at 04:42 PM
Oh, you're having fun now! Grouper...my FAVORITE fish! Enjoy this fabulous weather! Hugs!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | January 07, 2013 at 05:35 PM
That looks quiet a inviting place.
Posted by: Rajesh | January 07, 2013 at 06:00 PM
Now you've made me hungry, but I've already had dinner! We went out for a delicious Korean dinner on Saturday but I didn't get any photos of it.
Posted by: Al | January 07, 2013 at 06:19 PM
That's look delightfully warm.
Posted by: Gaelyn | January 07, 2013 at 09:15 PM
It looks delicious and sounds like a fun place to visit. I read your past posts. It sounds a lot like Queensland in Florida, We have a "super-casual-lifestyle" too.
In reply to your comment:
It isn't easy getting TOH out of his chair to walk. I'm lucky to succeed once a week.
Posted by: diane | January 07, 2013 at 09:29 PM
Yummy! What a good way to start the New Year off, health eating!
Posted by: Ebie | January 07, 2013 at 10:10 PM
Well really, Sallie - a delicious post, but one that makes me terribly envious. I am hardly allowed out of the house in case I slip and fall on the icy streets and paths - housebound by weather and mothering children.....
Posted by: Hildred | January 07, 2013 at 11:20 PM
Casual dress, local food sounds like a holiday! We are in much the same conditions!
Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: scmonckton@optusnet.com.au | January 07, 2013 at 11:33 PM
Oh - delicious and colourful!
Posted by: ladyfi | January 08, 2013 at 03:48 AM
"Fine" and big dining.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田） | January 08, 2013 at 06:30 AM
Hi Sallie!
Thanks for asking, I'm fine but the weather is so boring right now! Love to go with sandals in January! :) Nice food you were eating and nice pictures too!
Greetings Pia
Posted by: Pia, Sweden | January 08, 2013 at 06:31 AM
Love those vivid tropical colors - and the fish salad. (and the wine) Yum!
Posted by: Barb | January 08, 2013 at 03:37 PM
uhhhmmmm.... sooooo jealous of this experience Sallie! :D
Posted by: Prem | January 11, 2013 at 11:31 AM
It looks wonderful and no coat or boots sounds wonderful
Posted by: Rambling Woods | January 12, 2013 at 07:16 PM