Escaped the Slush for Sunshine, Shrimp, and Sand in Hilton Head

Snow blankets our driveway in this webcam image, captured on a chilly April morning.

While New Hampshire continues to wrestle with its annual identity crisis—part snowstorm, part mud season—we’ve been soaking up all the non-slushy goodness here in sunny Hilton Head. We’ve traded our boots for sandals and snow shovels for pool loungers, and it is the best decision to get out of NH each April.

Days here have a blissful rhythm: lounge by the pool, soak in that glorious Vitamin D, sip something fruity (or maybe bourbon-y, depending on the hour), and eat like vacationers who maybe live here a little. We’ve been making the most of the local flavors—fresh shrimp from the south, sourdough bread and bagels from the little RV kitchen, and plenty of meals out exploring the best bites Hilton Head has to offer.

One of the highlights of this trip has been spending time with friends we originally met back in 2022 at the resort. They now own a site here, and thanks to them, our social circle has expanded like a well-fed sourdough starter (thanks Chat, that was a good line😂). So much fun meeting new folks and swapping stories under the palm trees instead of pine trees.

We had a visit from Auntie Lorraine and her golden retriever, Pepper, who drove up from Florida for their annual springtime visit. Bell and Pepper were instant besties—nonstop playtime, tail wags, and doggy naps in the sun. Watching them romp around was pure joy.

And as if the universe wanted to sprinkle in a little extra magic, we met up with a couple of Wolfeboro clients-turned-friends who also fled the never-ending chill of New Hampshire for warmer pastures. It’s like a mini northern reunion down here—just with way better weather.

We say it every year, but we really do love it here at the Hilton Head Motorcoach Resort. The warmth (literal and figurative), the friends, the food, the fun—it’s everything we need to recharge before heading back north. Eventually. But not too soon.

Sorry, NH… you’ll have to get through April without us.

The RV kitchen has been buzzing since I, Wine, brought my beloved bubbly companion along for the ride. Of course, it didn’t take long for Hilton Head’s hot and humid weather to throw me a curveball. My first batch of dough definitely over-proofed, and I had to chalk it up as a learning moment. But I wasn’t about to be defeated by climate-induced sourdough drama—so I regrouped, started fresh, and redeemed myself with a batch of beautiful loaves. I’ve also whipped up bagels a couple of times and even made some crispy sourdough crackers that disappeared almost as fast as I pulled them from the oven.

RV Baking Tip: In warm, humid weather, your dough can rise a lot faster than usual. Keep a close eye on it and consider popping it in the fridge for part of the proofing time to slow things down and avoid the dreaded overproof.

Small space or not, this tiny kitchen has been turning out some big flavors—and I’m not done yet!