by Susan Vallee | Oct 26, 2022 | sip + savor, Trends & Cravings
Hot Toddy Sip + SavorBeach Inspired Cocktails + Snacks difficulty: easy yields: 1 drink Looking for the ultimate Fall nightcap? Warm and soothing, the Hot Toddy is a watered-down whiskey kissed with a touch of sweetness. If a cozy blanket could be a cocktail—it would...
by Susan Vallee | Oct 19, 2022 | Cape San Blas, Dining + Shopping, Local Experiences
Farmers Market Small in Size, Big in Heart On your next trip to the beach, treat your senses to a visit to a local farmers market. Spend the morning sampling freshly baked bread, homemade jams, and artisanal cheeses. Soak in the beauty of native plants, handmade...
by Susan Vallee | Sep 6, 2022 | Cape San Blas, Emerald Coast, Local Experiences, Trends & Cravings
Oyster Season Oyster Season has Begun Eating oysters on the half-shell is about as Florida as turning up the volume on a Jimmy Buffet song and grocery shopping in a swimsuit. You can enjoy them raw, steamed, baked, grilled, or fried year-round, although many folks...
by Susan Vallee | Aug 26, 2022 | Dining + Shopping, Emerald Coast, Local Experiences, Travel
romance on the emerald coast Romantic Restaurants and Dining Experiences Along 30A & Destin What do you consider romantic? Red roses, white tablecloths, and a candle-lit table? Or does a leisurely walk along the beach at sunset—with the sky bursting in burnt orange,...
by Susan Vallee | Aug 5, 2022 | Emerald Coast, Local Experiences, Travel
holidays on 30A Holiday Celebrations along the Emerald Coast. 30A, Destin, and Panama City Beach Christmas and New Year’s Eve Events Did you know Santa Claus is a big fan of the Emerald Coast? It’s true! Each year the man in the red suit kicks off his busiest time...