The Frappécito: A Whipped Coffee Recipe Inspired by FLO Posted on September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 by Mandy Mizell Both the Frappé and Cafecito have similar elements of being strong coffee with a touch of sweetness. I really wanted to create a beverage that payed homage to both Tarpon Springs and Miami, two Florida cities that have had an immense impact on my life and my love for coffee. For a Flohemian spin, I used Coconut Stevia Sweet Drops in my recipe. Continue Reading
Miami Beach: Always a Circus Posted on May 25, 2020August 10, 2020 by Mandy Mizell Did you know the original mascot of Miami Beach was an Elephant? The story starts on Collins Avenue, this little stretch of A1A was purchased in the 1880s by John Collins of NJ with big plans of a coconut plantation. When that failed, Collins’ sons gave him the idea to make lots for lovely Miami Beach winter homes. Collins liked the idea, but the mangroves, noseeums and the occasional venomous snakes were daunting. He recruited some unique help, namely Carl Fischer (as in Fischer Island) who suggested using elephants to aid in bulldozing the salty swamp of the Venetian Islands. Continue Reading
FLOvid19: Florida Series to Binge During Lockdown Posted on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell We have two weeks left for the Florida Coronavirus Stay Home Order and your Netflix queue may be running low. If you are staring longingly out your window, still mourning that beaches are closed all spring, you certainly are not alone. In an effort to bring sunshine to your living room, I have scoured the […] Continue Reading
FLOvid19- A Complete Florida Foodie Take-Out Guide Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Mandy Mizell To Quickly Access Take-Out Guides, Click the Button for your Region We have almost made it through the second week of Isolation Vacation. If you have not given away your children or cut your own bangs then you’re doing great, sweetie. The first week was actually pretty glorious being forced to work from home. I […] Continue Reading
