By Alyssa Ashmore Fireworks, food, family, fun…and heat — welcome to the Fourth of July on the Gulf Coast! Thankfully, you have the freedom to make food choices that won’t weigh you down, including dessert. Whether you want to catch a break from the heat or you’re simply trying to eat healthier, read on for […]
Story and photos by Kate Magandy Holzhauser Gulfport’s El Agave restaurant is famed for its award-winning blood orange margarita, so in honor of Cinco de Mayo this month, we asked owner Mercedes Carranza how to prepare the perfect margarita cocktail. Carranza recruited a member of his staff, Joana Alvarez, to demonstrate how it’s done The […]
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Easter makes for the most egg-cellent holiday. Beyond being colored or dyed, eggs are a protein-packed power food that perform triple, or even quadruple, duty for Easter Sunday. They go from brunch to appetizers, entrees to desserts. The Easter season is a time of rebirth, renewal and newness. Arriving on the heels of Lent, which […]
Kids literally make the holidays. Bring them into the kitchen and help take the stress out of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations. They are eager to learn and can participate in more preparations than parents or grandparents realize. Children as young as 3 can fetch ingredients from the pantry or refrigerator. Such tasks help […]
It’s the centerpiece of most holiday feasts — and it doesn’t have to come with a side of stress. Follow this trusted turkey recipe, and you can count on great results. TURKEY ROASTED IN CHEESECLOTH What you’ll need: 1 whole turkey, preferably fresh and all natural, not injected with any solution 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 […]
Stress and Thanksgiving dinner should not be synonymous. After all, Thanksgiving should be a time to enjoy friends and family, watch a college football game and, most importantly, remember our many blessings. In all too many homes, Thanksgiving means being stressed to the max with too much to do and so little time to do […]
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Owner Mercedes Carranza, who celebrated the restaurant’s fifth anniversary in August, offers a place to escape and relax while enjoying expertly prepared dishes using only the finest ingredients. “If it’s not on the menu, let us know and we’ll personalize it for you,” Carranza said of his philosophy of making his customers happy. “We’ll make […]
