Catch and Cook
A day on the Gulf is reward enough, but the real payoff comes later. Instead of heading home to clean and cook, let one of the Emerald Coast’s restaurants take it from here. With cook-your-catch options, your fresh haul becomes…
Author: Liesel Schmidt
Local Seafood Markets
The Emerald Coast naturally offers countless varieties of fish and seafood at our disposal. But we can’t all be anglers. Some of us need the help and convenience of a professional. Local seafood markets are like the fairy godmother of…
Where Land Meets Sea
Less than a decade after opening the award-winning George Bistro + Bar, Chef George Lazi and his wife, Luba, decided to expand their culinary footprint in 2021 with a second enterprise. And while they could have mirrored much of what…
Bon Appétit
There’s something undeniably magical about a good croissant. Flour, butter, water, milk, yeast, sugar, and salt combine to transform into fluffy, flaky, and impossibly light confections. But croissant production is no simple feat, rather the result of a multistep, labor-intensive…
Skate Like A Girl
Justa Hotmess. Poise & Bury. TT Twister. Ms. Sippi Queen. Sir Blox-a-lot. Michi-Gang$ter. More than slang nicknames, these titles are a badge of individuality. Plays on words, puns that reflect their personalities, their playing styles, their place in the team…
Garden Party Time
Sunny days make Florida gardens worth showing off. Warm weather, beautiful blue skies, blooming flowers, and verdant landscaping set a welcoming scene for more than just the birds and bees. An ultimate backyard experience, the garden party is an elevated…
The Right Side of the Tracks
It’s incredible what a little vision and a lot of passion can accomplish when people come together to build their dream. Add to that a healthy dose of entrepreneurial drive, and you have a refined recipe for good business—and, in…
DIY Sushi Rolls
Making sushi at home is a fun and delicious culinary adventure. Whether you’re a novice chef or a seasoned professional, crafting sushi is a tactile way to explore your creativity. To ensure your sushi is both safe and satisfying, there…
Get Your Grill On
Cooler evenings make for prime grilling season. Get your tongs, seasoning and skewers, and bring on the bold barbecue flavors of freshly grilled veggies
Everything to Gain
After decades consumed by an eating disorder, a runner catches up with life
Going Home Again
A writer visits the tiny German village where she grew up, discovers a new sense of belonging and gains a reputation as a woman given to jogging on a winter’s day while wearing next to nothing.
Bluffs & Blarney
An American in Ireland resists a cabbie’s advances and with cliffs takes chances
Shrimp’s On
Boiled, fried, sauteed, baked, barbecued … the possibilities are endless, and so are the resulting flavor profiles.
A Treasure Hunter’s Search for Truth
Eric Chance Stone’s mystery novel explores dark arts and the sometimes deadly power of lies
Patio Kitchens Are Becoming a Hot Item
Create the perfect atmosphere for al fresco dining
Emily Ley is Living The Simplified Life
You could say her business's success is a triumph of planning
Organic Café Shows Us Vegetarian Options Are Tasty
Looks like meat isn't what's for dinner anymore
Literary Federation Gives Writers the Nudge They Need
Providing support and encouragement are pivotal in writing.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Shrimp
The hard part is choosing how to prepare them.
Add Life To Your Home With An Aquarium
Whether it's one fish, two fish, red fish or blue fish, you're sure to enjoy these swimming creatures.
This Holiday Try These Frosted Eggnog Cookies
This twist on the classic sugar cookie might just be your new favorite holiday cookie.
Local Bakers Share Their Recipes For Delicious Cookies
Santa shouldn't be the only one who gets cookies this year.
Explore the Tastes of Fall With This Kale and Sausage Soup
Warmth and nostalgia arise from this twist on a classic favorite.
Jamey and Candace Price Blend Taps and Tables at Grayton Beer Brewpub
From pulled pork to grouper, this isn't your ordinary bar food.
Maine Lobster Joins Local Seafood On the Menu at Okaloosa Island Eatery
Get yourself a little taste of Nantucket here on the gulf.
Vets Share Tips on Traveling Well With Pets
When pets are part of the family, traveling with them lets everyone enjoy the escape.
Tips on Driving Up Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything – at least when it comes to your home.
Forge a New Relationship with Metals
Mixed metals make for the perfect accent to a modern home
Seasonal Berries Are the Perfect Fillings for Summer Pies
The pies of summer seem to delight us most
Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House Promises “Real Deal” in Seafood
New restaurant in Baytowne focuses on the best ingredients available every season
Vintage Modern
Lauren Keen’s take on vintage fashion starts with garments she inherited.
3 Comfort Food Recipes You Need to Spice up Your Cookbook
Local chefs dish up their favorite recipes.
