VIE People + Places Magazine has teamed up with local Table Five Private Chef + Catering’s Phillip McDonald to put together a rustic farm-to-table dinner for their next magazine cover and feature story, and I am beyond thrilled to have an invite to this exquisite affair! The dinner will take place at the picturesque Arnett’s Gulfside Stables, with…
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Emeril’s Florida, a show on the Cooking Channel, will highlight the Sunshine State through the eyes of Emeril on-location with a focus on food, cooking, events and activities, and this week local farmer Jen McAlexander, owner of Mac Farms in Santa Rosa Beach will be featured! Throughout the series, Emeril will travel Florida and visit the state’s…
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For the third year in a row, Panama City Beach’s Firefly Restaurant has received Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Golden Spoon Award. The acclaimed restaurant, which is located in the Shoppes at Edgewater, a property managed by The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach, was given the award in recognition of their exquisite cuisine, culinary expertise, service…
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On my jaunt to Paris last May I was introduced to Bertrand Auboyneau, the owner of Le Bistro Paul Bert, whose incredible plating of steak frites is still etched in my mind. He uses an essential ingredient in the cream sauce for his steak frites which sends the dish over the top with customers naming it…
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The 30A Songwriters festival is about to Rock South Walton, with magical performances and talented songwriters taking center stage on January 18-20, 2013, and 30AEATS.com has a pair weekend passes to give away! The festival will feature more than 125 songwriters and 200 musical performances showcasing artists in the outdoors, or in small venues where they…
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After 28 years Kitchenique will be closing its doors February 28th, 2013. They have planned a 6 week long celebration to go out in style, and all are invited! Vicki and staff will be adding a bunch of classes to the February schedule so that those who have Gift Certificates and want to use them…
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The weather has been odd on in South Walton recently, with days that fall into 30’s, jump to the 70’s and drop back into the 40’s which has left many of my friends and family with the sniffles, colds and flu. I myself had quite the ugly bug over Christmas, an illness I hope…
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Music lovers rejoice, as January 18-23, 2013 will be packed with talent in South Walton for the 30A Songwriters Festival! More than twenty-five venues will be peppered along 30-A, some intimate restaurant settings and others in the beautiful outdoors, where songwriters and performers will share their compelling songs, inspirational stories, and powerful vocals. Each location has its…
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Pimento cheese is a way of life for Southerners, and I grew up with either egg salad or pimento-cheese on white bread in my lunch pail. It is a staple at most bar-b-que’s, church luncheons, funerals, or potluck reunions and everyone seems to have their own version claiming theirs to be the best. Southerners…
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After a night on the town ringing in the New Year, you will want something delicious, quick, and easy to munch on come January 1st! These Bacon, Egg and Toast cups are a snap to throw together in just 10 minutes, baking for 20, and are perfect for one, six, or double the recipe for…
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Seafood Stuffed Mirletons (French Creole for Chayote Squash) have made their way to our holiday table for years. We learned about them when we moved to New Orleans after my father was stationed in Nebraska when I was a young teen. Though moving to New Orleans was a culture shock, we all soon embraced the…
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Breaking news for those saddened by the closing this past Saturday, of the iconic Smiling Fish Cafe at Gulf Place– 723 Whiskey Bravo, a Gulf View Restaurant and Rooftop Bar located in Seagrove Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce a culinary collaboration with George Barnes. George Barnes has joined the Executive Staff as Director of…
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