07/11/2026
Cooking with Love… and somewhere between the ocean breeze and that tray, somebody absolutely showed off.
Let’s talk about those ribs first, because they deserve their own standing ovation. Tender enough to make you forget utensils exist, with a smoky, tender “don’t talk to me while I’m eating” energy. That kind of rib where you take a bite, pause, and nod like you’ve made peace with the world.
Now here comes the surprise player, the scratch-made potato salad. Creamy, chunky, not trying to be fancy… just doing its job like a seasoned local who knows they don’t need to impress anybody. That’s the kind of side dish that quietly steals half your plate while you weren’t looking.
Corn on the cob? Bright, simple, doing its sunshine thing. Apple on the side like, “hey, remember balance?” Respect.
Big appreciation to Ocean Key Resort; this might be the first time real smoked ribs showed up on the Cooking with Love program, and if this is how they’re coming out of the gate, we’ve got a problem… because now expectations are sky high.
Outstanding job all around. If this is “cooking with love,” go ahead and double the portion… purely for research purposes, of course.
Bull's-eye BBQ sauce
Ocean Key Resort & Spa