A Cup of Cheer
Melanie Roberts has a knack for shaking – and stirring – things up. According to her friends and frequent guests, she is a...
Unexpected Eats: Baldwin County Edition
Grits -N- Gravy
Nestled in the heart of downtown Elberta awaits a little house with enormous biscuits and handcrafted French toast. The diner, Grits -N- Gravy, began...
6 No-Fail Holiday Recipes
1. Fresh Green Beans These simple yet delicious veggies complement a variety of different dishes. Plus, the fresh-from-the-garden color livens up any plate....
The Secret's in the Roux
1. ORDER UP Market by the Bay marinates their seafood in the gumbo’s spices and seasonings. The result? A full, fresh flavor that...
Cranberry Jamming
Cranberries are the culinary jewels of the holiday season. The garnet-hued gems add a glorious burst of color and flavor to Thanksgiving, Christmas...
Tortillas for Change
It’s still dark when Loraine Ostema and I converge at the café on Saturday. The scent of onions and warm oil flares our nostrils....
All-American Gourmet
Seafood Jubilee Macaroni & Cheese The traditional side gets a coastal twist when infused with fresh-from-the-Gulf...
Restaurant Review: Half Shell Oyster House
Mobilians have long had a love affair with oysters. Now, there is a new oyster eatery on Airport Boulevard focused on bringing the...
2014 Best Bites Bracket Challenge
{Click bracket to enlarge} The battle for the best food or drink in the Bay area has officially begun! In honor of...
Nacho Nirvana
1. BIGGER AND BETTER Chip in with a crowd for OK Bicycle Shop’s smoked duck appetizer, left. This mountain of crispy tortillas comes slathered...