There’s nothing like a good prompt or theme to get a writer in the spirit of storytelling. It’s no wonder I was immediately drawn to the idea of dinner and a story. Founders of Emerald Coast Storytellers, Kristy Holditch and…
Children don’t have to be the only ones enjoying the Halloween spoils. Try pairing your childhood favorite candies with adult treats. Mairin Moore of Tallahassee’s Hummingbird Wine Bar advises which wines to pair with which candies based on their flavor…
Brandon Smith doesn’t just farm oysters—he brings them straight to the party. Named for Smith’s sons Grayson and Baylen, Grayson Bay Oyster Company and its mobile offshoot, Emerald Coast Oyster, maintain a mission to connect people directly to the briny…
In the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, a homesick Dorothy Gale made iconic a five-word phrase that lives in mainstream use still today: “There’s no place like home.” And she was right. So right that we’ve come to chase…
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…
Coming in from the beach—skin still tacky with sand, feeling sun-kissed and salty—a sweet treat is the perfect capstone to a day spent on the Emerald Coast. But who wants to spend hours in the kitchen baking something when the…
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…
During Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, indulging in oily foods such as latkes and doughnuts is deeply rooted in history and tradition. These foods symbolize the miracle of the Temple menorah oil lasting eight days, a testament to the…
Cooler evenings make for prime grilling season. Get your tongs, seasoning and skewers, and bring on the bold barbecue flavors of freshly grilled veggies
