The text describes an Atlantic Beach Pie, a recipe similar to key lime pie, originating from Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. The author recently enjoyed a relaxing beach vacation with family, emphasizing the importance of in-person connections over social media. Atlantic Beach Pie is a modernized, vintage recipe featuring a creamy, citrusy filling and a salty cracker crust. Chef Bill Smith of Crook's Corner is credited with resurrecting and modernizing the recipe.