By M. Shaye Smith
We’ve been celebrating Thanksgiving as an American holiday for 156 years. Established by Abraham Lincoln during one of America’s darkest times in 1863, shortly after the devastating Gettysburg battle during the Civil War, in both good times and in bad, Thanksgiving has always been a gathering...
Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Silver Shells Resort in Destin will host its 7th Annual Fall Wine Walkabout to benefit Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s Community Outreach programs on Thursday, November 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the East Bar and Courtyard.
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) -...
By Susan Benton
It’s my favorite time of year at the beach, October! That means cooler temps (still waiting), smaller crowds, and lots of festivities!
Following their most successful auction to date, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) has grand plans for the return of Harvest Wine & Food Festival to...
By Susan Benton, 30aEats, Gulf Coast Restaurants
Note: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled
as needed. Serves 8.
Ingredients:
1 quart low salt, no MSG tomato juice
5 whole Roma tomatoes, stemmed and seeded, diced
2 large celery stalks, finely diced
1 hothouse cucumber, seeds removed, finely diced
1 whole zucchini diced
1/4 cup Extra Virgin...
On the beautiful Destin Harbor Boardwalk
With a hometown feel, the Destin Seafood Festival has had the privilege of celebrating the Destin community for 41 years. This year’s Destin Seafood Festival will feature nearly 100 arts and crafts vendors, kid’s activities, and plenty of local and regional food vendors. The...
By Susan Benton, 30aEATS.com
Royal Reds
Shrimp are one of the most valuable and tasty seafoods found in our coastal waters. The primary species of Florida shrimp harvested are brown, white, pink, royal red and rock shrimp.
Each has its own season, is prevalent at different depths of the Gulf and salinity...
