We’ve been celebrating Thanksgiving as an American holiday for 158 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 to celebrate our...
By Heather Bennett
Tim and Ronnie Wyatt, who were high school sweethearts, also share a love for sweets. When their printing business started to slow during the economic downturn, they turned towards pralines to help supplement their income. Having made the delicious, sugary treats for years for family and friends,...
Brothers Kitchen
Brothers Kitchen is a casual, Southern-style restaurant, a place where you can get all your comfort food favorites. Blue Plate Specials are featured each day—meaning you choose one meat and two vegetable options from the daily list. Other delicious options include fresh salads, smoked chicken breast sandwich and...
Welcome to L.J. Schooners Dockside Restaurant. L.J. Schooners, as you probably know, is located at the spectacular Bluewater Bay Marina Complex. The name of the restaurant, “L.J. Schooner” (the L.J. is for Lazy Jack) who was a cherished icon on Bluewater Bay Marina docks. Many of you will remember...
Eating U.S. seafood is good for your health, our economy and working waterfront communities
Fish and shellfish are a great source of lean protein. They’re also rich in nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids that play a key role in heart, immune system and brain health. In fact, the latest Dietary...
From Dirk and Andrea, Schnitzel Lodge owners
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tsp. neutral oil
(2-ounce) roll (day-old, softened in hot milk or water and squeezed dry)
1 pound ground meat (half pork and half beef)
large eggs
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
3 tbsps. fresh parsley (chopped, or 1 tbsp. dried parsley)
1 tbsp....
Worthy of a space on your Thanksgiving table, try this Panhandle inspired favorite!
Ingredients
2 large French baguettes, cubed
3 ounces thick bacon, diced
1 stick unsalted butter
2 celery stalks, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ small onion, finely diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
½-teaspoon garlic powder
½-teaspoon cayenne pepper
½-teasppon fresh ground
black pepper
36-shucked...
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...
The 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Festival held March 7 at Destin Commons was a huge success. The event raised $45,000 and welcomed roughly 2,000 attendees throughout the day. Proceeds from the event benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, a local non-profit organization whose mission...
