Take A Bite Out Of Baton Rouge
Apr 14

Take A Bite Out Of Baton Rouge

Nestled between Lafayette and New Orleans, with its rich history of French, Spanish, Cajun and Creole influences, creating a melting pot that blends residents with more than thirty thousand students attending Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge is a delicious, spirit filled stew, that really heats up during college football season. The landscape of Louisiana’s capital city has been altered drastically since my graduation from LSU in the late…

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Another Broken Egg Cafe- Destin
Mar 11

Another Broken Egg Cafe- Destin

Another Broken Egg Cafe located in Destin, Florida, is an upscale breakfast, brunch and lunch destination where the setting and atmosphere are as much of the dining experience as the food preparation and presentation. Another Broken Egg Cafe invites guests to enjoy the traditional fare of omelets, Eggs Benedict, Bananas Foster, and Belgian waffles, but…

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West Indies Salad
Mar 9

West Indies Salad

When it comes to the Lower Alabama Gulf Coast, there is no more quintessential dish than the West Indies Salad. It was (said to be) invented in Mobile, Alabama by William “Bill” Bayley, a former U.S. Merchant Marine who served on many voyages to the West Indies. In 1947, Bayley, the Mobile, Alabama steak &…

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Blab TV-The Daily Brew: Certified Organic vs. Inorganic
Feb 25

Blab TV-The Daily Brew: Certified Organic vs. Inorganic

Blab TV, located in Downtown Pensacola on Palafox Street, asked that I take part in their round table discussion on their new morning show, The Daily Brew, so of course I said yes! I’m sharing in a conversation about organic vs. inorganic growing practices, and wanted to also include my notes with readers and viewers…

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Crust Artisan Bakery-New Look, New Chef, Same Great Flavor
Feb 24

Crust Artisan Bakery-New Look, New Chef, Same Great Flavor

If looking to dine on authentic Italian recipes like Nonna used to make, then Crust Artisan Bakery is awaiting your arrival. “This is a family owned and operated business. My brother Luke and mother Louise are involved as well”, explained owner Mark Fressell, who with his wife Kim founded Crust Artisan Bakery on the south…

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Field to Fork: Twin Oaks FarmStand in Shops of Grayton
Feb 11

Field to Fork: Twin Oaks FarmStand in Shops of Grayton

“Broth is the new coffee”, says Renee Savary, owner of Twin Oaks Farm in Bonifay, Florida, and the new Twin Oaks FarmStand in the Shops of Grayton Beach. Though Swiss born Renee is a very successful “farmher” with incredible French style and showcases her handcrafted jams, jellies, fresh organic eggs, chickens, turkeys, brines, vinegars and…

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Grilled Gulf Shrimp Tapenade Crostini
Feb 5

Grilled Gulf Shrimp Tapenade Crostini

On the Alabama Gulf Coast, Chef Brody Olive is the Executive Chef of The Beach Club and also oversees Coast and Village Hideaway. Chef Olive is a good friend, proponent of sustainable seafood and is a graduate of the prestigious culinary program at Johnson and Wales University in Charleston, South Carolina. The recipe below was…

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Destin Desserts: Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Jan.30
Jan 29

Destin Desserts: Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Jan.30

  A program designed to tempt your taste buds, Destin Desserts showcases the talents of local chefs featuring Girl Scout cookies as the main ingredient. Now in its fourth year, seven local chefs, representing six area businesses, will create delectable desserts and compete for the title of Destin Desserts Champion. All attending the event have…

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Chanticleer Eatery: New Look But Same Great Flavors
Jan 24

Chanticleer Eatery: New Look But Same Great Flavors

Chanticleer Eatery established a solid name for themselves with food to crow about in the South Walton community in the summer of 2012. Recently, owners Emily and Sandro Wever have taken over the end of Clayton Lane just south of Shops of Grayton and the business from Emily’s father and step mother expanding their restaurant into the…

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