I stand corrected on the barramundi. I did not know it was a popular fish for aquaculture so I found some farm raised stuff in the freezer section at the store. Have not had it, going to try it. Something tells me it might be a lot like farm raised catfish or tillapia.

Personal opinion, but I think Margaritas or Sangria would go better with your menu. I love Kahlua, but wouldn't want it with food. I'd use it in a dessert instead.

Kahlua is fab poured over ice cream if you're looking for something easy and cooling. I was thinking aguas frescas might be a more refreshing drink. My favorite is jamaica (hybiscus) but it doesn't mix well with some people's medications.

I don't know anything about the fish part of the fish dish, but I think that sounds like a nice lunch. In general, I think the often stated more often broken, adage against fish and dairy products is stupid, but I don't think Mexican fish dishes would go well with either the White Russians, or shakes or ice cream. Dairy isn't great when it's hot anyway (even ice cream). How about a Kalua iced coffee slushy, or something kahlua coconut tropical? Kahlua sorbet?

So...if you want the lake perch, could you have your dad over the evening before? Have a nice visit with him and a bucket of fish?

Kahlua over ice cream is divine!

I see I'm not the first to point out how good it is with ice cream!

My favorite thing with Kahlua is the simplest dessert in the world. Put a dip of good chocolate ice cream in a pretty dish. Poke a hole in it with the end of a wooden spoon. Fill the hole with chilled Kahlua. It is delicious.

Yes I'm thinking of the kahlua as a dessert option so yes, having a hard time figuring out a lunch that goes with the coffee flavor and is light and summery. But obviously ice cream is summery . . . the only reason I wanted white russians is I really need the vodka!! ;)

Yeah, maybe sangria and guac and chips, the fried fish isn't really "light lunch" fare so maybe seafood salad and then the ice cream as an "amuse bouche" kind of thing for dessert.

Kahlua cheesecake is popular here.

A white Russian before dinner can be an appetite killer....Try an espresso martini instead...or save the kaluah for dessert.

I would make a Mohito with vodka and serve whatever mexican meal you choose and serve the Kaluaha as a cordial with a small cookie for dessert.

Luncheon is tomorrow. Doing basic burgers on the grill, will give hubs something to do. I'm having a black bean burger. Making sweet potato salad and coleslaw as sides, and guacamole and corn chips for an appetizer. Ice cream with kahlua for dessert. Sweet and simple. I'm going to make the coleslaw with cilantro and pineapple, a favorite of mine. Or maybe apple, I have a bunch to use up . . . not sure what to drink, I may just buy another bottle of the sangria I like at the store. Or maybe mint ice tea, rather than something alcoholic . . .

Didn't take photos, forgot. Was fun. One of my nicer luncheon menus. We ended up mostly drinking iced tea. Did not have fresh mint so I didn't want to do mojiotos or mint iced tea. I had some plum tea so had that with lemon. Then bottled white sangria with lemon lime flavored soda water to cut the sweet. That was good. No one wants to eat or drink too much anymore, particularly sweets. Everyone just had one tiny scoop of ice cream. Man double chocolate almond ice cream (that's what was on sale) with kahlua is the bomb! I could gain a lot of weight having that stuff around on a regular basis . . .