Jacksonville, Florida
Sierra Vista, Arizona, sits about 20 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, and is home to the Fort Huachuca Army base. While military bases are often good for boosting local businesses, management of the town’s McDonald’s realized that service members often passed by the restaurant without Read More …
There’s something about vegetables pulled straight from the earth that resonates with us—especially in the fall. Whether you’re brushing the soil off carrots that have been freshly pulled from the earth, taking a first, crunchy bite of your favorite apple, or washing and peeling potatoes Read More …
Riverside Avondale Preservation invites you to attend their Inaugural Riverside Avondale Music Tour presented by Cowford Realty & Design, Saturday, October 12, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Celebrate our neighborhood’s rich musical history. This unique fall event is about to bring Riverside’s story to Read More …
James Beard Award-winning author Adrian Miller shares his family recipe for the New Year’s Day staple. On New Year’s Day, millions of people will dutifully eat some amount of black-eyed peas with the hope that it will lead to prosperity throughout next year. This superstition Read More …
Ruth Wakefield was no cookie-cutter baker. In fact, she is widely credited with developing the world’s first recipe for chocolate chip cookies. In 1937, Wakefield and her husband, Kenneth, owned the popular Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. While mulling new desserts to serve at the inn’s restaurant, she Read More …
The world’s love affair with coffee seemingly knows no bounds. Beginning in 13th-century Arabia and later migrating across the globe, coffee — and coffee culture — has shaped the way we work, socialize, and savor our daily rituals. Today, gourmet espresso drinks are an important piece of Read More …
We want everyone coming to the Florida vs. Georgia Football Game and the events all week long to have a safe and fun time while you are here. “The Florida-Georgia football game has been an important tradition for 90 years in our city,” said Mayor Read More …
The next time you pop some jelly beans into your mouth, you may want to take a moment to appreciate just how much effort goes into producing these bite-sized delights. As explained by industry giant Jelly Belly, the process begins by heating a sugar, cornstarch, Read More …
These classic Mint Brownies have a deliciously fudgy base, a creamy mint frosting, and a smooth layer of semi-sweet chocolate. They’re always a favorite. These mint brownies are also a festive touch for St Patrick’s Day or even Christmas if you add some red and green sprinkles! BROWNIES Ingredients 4 squares Read More …
Cotten’s Bar-B-Que, a beloved family-owned Jax BBQ joint, will be closing its doors permanently on Feb. 28th. In a Facebook post on Sunday, owners Fred and Yvonne Cotten announced their plans to retire and close the business at the end of the month. The restaurant, located in the heart of Read More …
January 23rd Is National Pie Day, A Time To Celebrate The Day With PIE. Which Pie Should You Choose For Your National Pie Day Party? The Pie-Sibilities Are Endless! Will It Be One Of The 231 Varieties Of Apple Pie, The Favorite Of 36 Million Read More …
Join in the fun at the 2023 World of Nations Celebration, February 18 – 19 at Tailgaters Parking located at 225 Tallyrand Ave., 32202 in downtown Jacksonville. Experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far. Tickets are on sale now for only Read More …
As with many Christmas-adjacent things, gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century. Gingerbread itself had of course been around for much longer: Rhonda Massingham Hart, the author of Making Gingerbread Houses, noted that the first known recipe for gingerbread came from Greece in Read More …
The owners of The Mossfire Grill are getting out of the business, but don’t expect any significant changes for the Five Points mainstay. Drew and Scooter Cavins sold the restaurant at 1537 Margaret St. this week to Ben Franco, who says he wants to retain the Read More …
A Jacksonville holiday tradition is making its return to Thanksgiving weekend. The City of Jacksonville is excited to announce the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 6:00pm on the St. Johns River. The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade has Read More …
SPAR Council is excited to present Historic Springfield’s favorite day of the year – Jacksonville PorchFest is tak ing place this Saturday, November 5th, from 12 pm to 8 pm on the East side of Main Street. Attendees will enjoy 25 performers of all different genres on 18 Read More …
Whether hosting a holiday meal for the first time, or the thirty-first time, it helps to have a plan. Here’s ours. FOUR WEEKS OUT * Invite friends * Check on seasonal ingredients * Plan menu * Decide what you will make and what guests will Read More …
Are you looking for meaningful Halloween family traditions that teach your child more give than gimme? You already bought a costume (or a second one if you got it too early), carved a pumpkin (or a second one if you got it too early), and stocked up Read More …