I absolutely love eggplant. I pretty much love it any way that I can get it. I love the texture of the soft delicate flesh and the flavor of the eggplant itself, so I really don't care for a lot of different spices or herbs to mask the flavor I love so much. So, I have come up with my own version below. I hope you like it!  Kerry's Eggplant and Tomato Gratin                                                            2 fresh eggplantsfresh tomato's ( vine ripened homegrown)preferablystale or day old breadcheese such as fontina or gruyereolive oilsalt and pepperTake your eggplants and slice them into good hefty slices about a half inch thick. Then brush them with olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.Roast the eggplant slices in a 375 degree oven until they ar... 01/28/2016

Yes I do know that it is Christmas, but doesn't this recipe for Salmon Croquettes sound too good to wait for? Of course it does!Salmon Croquettes1 can of salmon1 bunch of green onion diced1 egg beaten1/4 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon of salt1 teaspoon of pepper1 teaspoon of garlic powderVegetable oil for fryingMix ingredients and form into croquettes (patties). Dredge in additional bread crumbs and cornmeal. Preheat oil in a frying pan. Cook croquettes for 2 to 3 minutes per side. YUM! 12/21/2015

Yesterday I had to make one of the hardest decisions ever. I had to say good bye to one of the sweetest dogs ever to have been born, my boy Harley. Harley was a puppy mill dog that I adopted 6 years ago when he was 3. He had epilepsy and because of the seizures and the damage they do, he wasn't the brightest bulb in the box. But he was the sweetest. Harley loved everyone he met, but he especially loved me, and that was one of my greatest gifts. He sat right behind me in my office chair as I worked at the computer. He sat right next to me when I  watched the news. He would snuggle up close to me in bed at night. If I moved during the night, he would re-adjust and get even closer to me if possible. He was always touching me. In the morning he would watch me in the kitchen bouncing up and ... 12/04/2015

We buy houses Satellite Beach   407-739-5773    www.WeBuyHousesFlorida.com  .  Creative problem solving to deal with your unique situation. Cash offer with minimal contigencies. Close on the date of your choice - as quickly as 2 weeks. Any condition - from ugly to beautiful. Fire, sinkhole, and storm damage homes are ok. Any area of Florida. All situations - foreclosure, divorce, relocating, inheritance, tenant problems, etc. Also, I have a Florida real estate license.  So if our price and terms are not what you are looking for, our team can put together a professional marketing plan to sell your house for top dollar.  Either way, we want to help you get that house sold quickly.  Please pick up the phone or fill out the "contact us" form on our website.  Let's make a deal.  407-739-5773... 11/10/2015

 This gorgeous beachside home, located just a few short blocks to the ocean in Satellite Beach has CLOSED! Built in 1978, this fully updated home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1943 square feet and a 2 car attached garage. The kitchen has been completely remodeled and features granite counter-tops, a stainless steel appliance package with double ovens and a center island. There is a large Florida room with hurricane grade windows and sliding glass doors that lead out to the lush, tropical backyard that offers a beautiful, newly re-surfaced pool.My awesome buyers, Tom & Sandy, are thrilled to be spending their first night in their beautiful new home.When you are looking to purchase your new home, let my 20+ years experience as a full time real estate broker  help you find the home that you wan... 10/23/2015

Zucchini Crisp Pizzas Serves 6   Ingredients 3 medium zucchinis, rinsed and cut into thin rounds 2/3 cup Panko or seasoned breadcrumbs 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated 1/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 450ºF and lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray. Place zucchini rounds in a large bowl and drizzle in olive oil. Toss well so that each round is coated in oil. In a shallow dish or small bowl, mix Panko and parmesan cheese together until combined, then season with salt and pepper. In batches, press both sides of zucchini rounds into Panko mixture, pressing firmly so it adheres, until they’re all thoroughly coated. Transfer zuc... 09/18/2015

This gorgeous beachside home is located just a few short blocks to the ocean in Satellite Beach. Built in 1978, this outstanding home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1943 square feet and a 2 car attached garage. The kitchen has recently been completely remodeled and features granite counter-tops, a stainless steel appliance package with double ovens and a center island. There is a spacious Florida room in the back that has been outfitted with hurricane grade windows and doors and leads out to the lush, tropical backyard that has a beautiful, newly re-surfaced pool.        My Buyers were awarded this home out of several offers written. They are thrilled to be the new proud owners of this one of a kind home and are anxiously waiting to close and move in.When you are looking to purchase your new ... 09/16/2015

How would you like to wake up to this view every morning? We have just released a gorgeous direct oceanfront condo for rent. The rental term is for 3 months, and the views can't be beat! Here are the facts: The Buchaneer Beach Club - 1125 Highway A1a #6043 bedrooms2 baths1392 square feetfull oceanfront balconyCompletely remodeledBeautifully furnishedBrand new gourmet kitchenGranite CountertopsStainless Steel Appliance packageWasher/Dryer in the unitHeated PoolUnderground parkingSecured EntranceRent for the fall of 2015 is $2,800 per monthRent for the winter of 2016 is $3,500 per monthCable TV, WIFI, water and electricity (up to $100 per month) is includedDirect, private beach access.        Call me at 321-626-5868 for more information or for a private tour! 09/16/2015

Beef O' Brady's  was started in 1985 by Jim Mellody in Brandon, Florida. Now a chain, Beef O' Brady's  is even in Saudi Arabia! Here on the Space Coast there are 8 locations with 1 being Beachside. The theme at Beef O' Brady's  is that of a sports bar. Menu items include wings (coming in 12 different flavors), pizza both standard style and on flat bread, build your own angus burgers, burritos, wraps, salads and more. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday there are some pretty solid specials.                                                                                                On Monday night you can get a burger and fries for $5.49. Tuesday is "Taco Tuesday" when you can get a taco dinner for $5.49.Wednesday is pizza and wing night with pizza coming out of the kitchen for $9.99 and... 08/09/2015

The home at 450 Nautilus Dr in Satellite Beach will not be held open this Sunday August 9th.The home is under contract and set to close in early September.Sorry to all those who responded and asked for directions. If anything does change I will alert all those who I have been in contact with. 08/07/2015

August 2015 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5  Waterway Estates, Satellite Beach  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 450 Nautilus Dr on August 9 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.Property information 08/03/2015

The ubiquitous Hewlett-Packard 12c financial calculator has been around a lot longer than the almost 25 years that I've been in the business. Sure, HP and other companies have come out with "newer" financial calculators...but none of them have been more wildly accepted as the good ol' gold standard, the HP12c.I have three of them. The first I bought when I first got into the business. The second I bought when I lost the 1st for a couple of weeks. The 3rd was given to me by my mother after she took a college class that required the 12c and she swore she would never touch one again after the class ended. Those suckers are pricey, they definitely have not come down in price as technology has advanced. I paid $60 for mine 20+ years ago. Today you can pay close to $80, $79.99 to be exact. So... 08/01/2015

Recently I tried the "Insane Burrito" from Da Kine Diego's Insane Burrito. Can you say burrito coma? You will have to learn if you plan on eating at this funky Beachside eatery. The burrito at Da Kine Diego's  sort of reminds me of what Chiptotle burrito's originally were like before that chain got bought out by McDonalds. I seriously don't think that there are many people that could eat an entire Insane Burrito in one sitting. I certainly can't. The monsters coming out of Da Kine Diego's  are massive! Although other food options are available on the menu, I would imagine that most diners go straight for the Insane Burrito. This monster can be made out of chicken, pork, steak or just veggie's. Go for the meat! The Da Kine Diego's  treat is filled with jasmine rice, black beans, chipotle... 07/24/2015

This one is a true tease...I will be listing a beautiful home in Satellite Beach Waterway Estates with a sparkling pool and a nicely updated kitchen and baths.a huge triple sliding glass door leads out to a beautiful screen enclosed patio that overlooks the pool. The very functional split bedroom floorplan will work nicely for families. Add the A-rated schools,, close proximity to the Pineda Causeway, I-95, the river, beaches, restaurants and more...hmmmm....maybe we need to RAISE the PRICE....hurry and contact me! 07/21/2015

I am constantly amazed and highly annoyed every time I pick up my phone and am greeted by a prerecorded robo call message saying something like: "This is a call unlike anything you have ever heard..."I never hear any more. I disconnect the call in disgust. I then automatically add that number to my auto reject list. I'm not sure what these people think that I am going to do. Maybe they think I am stupid enough to think to myself,"DAMN! I've got to get me some of that! Where do I sign up?"I can honestly say I do not remember if I have ever listened to one of those messages all the way through.  Does anyone? The big question that I have is...do the people that put those calls out really think that they are harboring good will, money or anything with those calls? If you are selling somethi... 06/10/2015

Last week when I was driving back from showing property up in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach I felt like Greek food for dinner so I stopped in at Niki's Rainbow Restaurant in Satellite Beach. Located at 570 Hwy A1a in Satellite Beach, I had driven by this Greek eatery several times and decided to stop in and try it. Niki's Rainbow Restaurant  is located in a sad and tired strip mall, but the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful when I walked in and the service was super fast. I couldn't give higher kudos to the ladies working that night. The interior of Niki's Rainbow Restaurant  kind of has a diner feel to it combined with murals painted on the walls. I lived in Greece for two years so I know good Greek food! I decided to try the combo platter for $13.49. I was started with a sal... 05/20/2015

I recently had to run down to my local Verizon store. While I was there I saw a little gadget on the counter that was obviously for a child.  It was the LG Gizmopal...the newest technology for kids ages 4 and up. They come in blue and pink for boys and girls, and are worn on the wrist much like a wristwatch. There is a button on the Gizmopal that allows a parent to program 2 numbers into it. It can also be programmed to receive up to 4 incoming telephone numbers. The device also has a GPS feature which allows you to locate the device thus your child!It your child needs you, they can push the button on the Gizmopal once or twice...once for the first number (Mommy perhaps?) or twice for the second number (possibily Daddy or a grandparent). Four numbers can ring into the Gizmopal. Again pe... 05/18/2015

Loggerhead Sea Turtles are the species of sea turtle that we see the most on the Space Coast. The Loggerhead Turtle is easily identified because of it’s massive head. No one knows exactly why they are called “Loggerheads”, but there is one theory that says that because of the large size of this turtle’s head or, “larger head” that is larger than other species, that the name morphed into “Loggerhead”. The Loggerhead Turtle weighs up to 400 lbs and is up to 4 feet in length. They have evolved such large heads because of their diets. They not only eat jellyfish, but they also feed on crustaceans and can chew up and swallow an entire conch shell with their powerful jaws. Loggerheads are found in very temperate and tropical waters, only the Leatherback has a wider distribution due to their ... 04/22/2015

This lovely home in the Beachside town of Satellite Beach is now under contract! Built in 1963, this home is a perfect family home. Along with their 2 children, Aaron and Kathy will enjoy this 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with an attached 1 car garage. Located in an A rated school system and walking distance to the ocean Aaron and Kathy are anxious to close and make this wonderful property their new home!  If you have any questions about any of the great homes available on Florida's beautiful Space Coast, please do not hesitate to call me at 321-626-5868.  I would love to help you find your dream home! 03/24/2015

20+ years ago when I got into the real estate business FAX machines were a critical part of the normal real estate business machine inventory. But as I said, that was over 20 years ago! When I started in real estate we still used MLS books and very few people actually had cell phones. It used to be that you had to "go into the office" when you were writing an offer. You needed to write up the offer, print it out on a printer, have your client sign the offer, then FAX it over to the other agents office. Fast forward into the next millinium. MLS books are gone, everyone has cell phones (even children have them now), and for under $100 you can run down to your local Staples or Office Depot store and purchase a 4 in 1 machine. That is, a machine that is a:                                   ... 03/24/2015