Once upon a time, I worked as a professional baker. And while I currently make a living testing and writing about kitchen products, I still enjoy making homemade treats in my spare time. Once the temperatures start rising, however, I avoid my oven as much as possible — subjecting myself to a sweltering kitchen on […]
Jun. 14—The Austin Izaak Walton League will be hosting another steak cookout fundraiser at 7 p.m. on June 19 at the Izaak Walton Cabin in Todd Park. Menu includes: —Twelve ounce New York Strip steak —Baked potato, baked beans, and coleslaw —Free hot dogs for kids The meal is open to the public. Tickets are […]
Throwing an outdoor party is a bit like volunteering to chaperone your kid’s amusement park field trip. It seems like fun at first, until you realize it’s stressful to be the point person for a group of sweaty, hungry people. Preparing well in advance is key, from creating a welcoming ambience to protecting your food […]
As day turned to night in Tallahassee’s Indianhead neighborhood, dozens of residents Friday gathered in Optimist Park for an impromptu cookout to grill food that otherwise would have spoiled in powerless freezers and fridges. Most were relieved that being without electricity or having their driveway blocked by a tree was the worst of their problems. […]
Throwing an outdoor party is a bit like volunteering to chaperone your kid’s amusement park field trip; it seems like a fun idea at first, until you realize it’s actually quite stressful to be the point person for a group of sweaty, hungry people. Preparing well in advance is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly, […]
It started in Calvin Early’s backyard. The Miami native had a simple goal — to bridge the gap between the newcomers and veterans of South Florida’s spoken-word scene — but wanted to do so in a comfortable environment. So he told people to bring a dish representative of their culture and meet at his house. […]