This review is from a sample of the actual cookbook. The mouthwatering recipes are complete with a short story about the recipe, complete steps for preparation, and full color pictures. Most of them do not seem that hard to find ingredients for or prepare, so now anyone can transform their kitchen into Margaritaville.

The recipes - from breakfast to appetizers, salad & soup to burgers & sandwiches, main dishes to sides, drinks to desserts - have an island flair that remind you that it's five o'clock somewhere. The recipes are unique and creative, much like Jimmy Buffett himself. One thing that I noticed from this sample is that the seasonings and sauces you make for one recipe can be used in many different recipes. This is great for meal planning and people with limited time.

The end of the book has three sections that are helpful with family meals or event planning. One section, twenty party and menu suggestions, gives you a theme for a get together and a complete menu for the occasion. The next section organizes recipes by fun categories so they are easy to find. The third section here outlines ten practical tips for throwing a great party. Follow these steps at the end of the book and everyone is sure to have a great time! Almost as good as actually putting your toes in the sand at Margaritaville.

I would recommend this book to fans of Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville, as well as anyone who enjoys unique island cuisine. I received this as a free ARC from St. Martin's Press on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute sampler. I would be interested in seeing the full book and would probably buy it based on what I saw in this sampler. It had a few recipes from each section and the recipes sounded delicious. The book also includes lots of Jimmy Buffett type pictures and if I was a bigger fan I would prob love that. It also includes suggestions on tailgating, types of parties etc. I would rather each page had a recipe and done without the helpful suggestions.

All in all I did enjoy the sampler and definitely would love to see the whole book.