Ingredients:
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed day-old bread
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 cup shucked oysters, drained and coarsely chopped
Directions:
In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper. Add bread cubes.
Combine the egg, broth and oysters; add to bread mixture, stirring gently to combine.
Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and stuffing is lightly browned.
Yield: 4 servings.
You can get oysters at any local seafood store like Goatfeathers on 30A or Shrimpers in Santa Rosa Beach on Hwy 98.
If you need groceries prior to your arrival, please call Coastal Concierge to stock your fridge and take the leg work on for you!
]]>1. Plan Ahead-Do you have a favorite restaurant you want to visit while you are in town? Call and make reservations before you arrive to make sure they will be able to fit you in. If you are staying in a new place, but know there are several hotspots you want to visit mapquest their location before you go so you can arrive at your destination faster and with less added confusion.
2. Make a Packing Checklist-You can create a standard list and save it to your computer and then you can enhance it to make it specific to your trip. You definitely don’t want to leave Grandma’s Christmas present behind!
3. When Traveling by Plane-Don’t pre-wrap your Christmas presents. Although it seems like this would be a time saver in the end, it won’t be when you are held up by security unwrapping them all and possibly even missing your flight. Also pack smaller items in clear plastic bags that way when your bag is checked loose items won’t get lost.
4. Looking for a deal-If you are using travel websites like Travelocity or Orbitz and you revisit the site and the price has gone up, go to Internet Options and delete your cookies. This clears your search history from previous visits. Then you should be able to get close to if not your original quote.
5. Need a Hotel-Not looking forward to sharing a bunk bed with Cousin Eddy? A great place to search for accommodations is a local website like visitsouthwalton.com, 30A.com, or SoWal.com. There you can see what locals and previous visitors recommend rather than what might be available on a mass marketed site.
6. Be Polite!-This sounds really simple, but traveling around the holidays is stressful for the traveler as well as the employees assisting your travel. More people are traveling around the holidays which means more problems can occur so pack your patience and your empathy. If you acknowledge they are working around the holidays and not with their own family or friends, or even a simple thank you might get you off a waiting list or even an upgrade!
Coastal Concierge wishes all its previous, present, and future clientele a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!
]]>1. Keep it Simple. Choose two or three colors for your holiday palette. Too many colors are distracting. For a home in the 30A area, I would suggest mimicking the decor in your home that typically reflects the outdoor surroundings. Think silver and blue or gold and brown.
2. Light it up. Stick with white lights to keep the color palette simple. Plus it can be more cost effective if you want to change your colors down the road.
3. Mix the old with the new. You can find inexpensive solid color balls and mix them with higher end vintage decorations for a really unique look.
4. Use lots of candles. Not only do they soften the room but scented can optimize the holiday feel. They are also a great way to extend the holiday celebration into bedrooms and bathrooms.
5. Bring the outside in. Use the extra greenery cut away from the bottom of your Christmas tree. Pine cones are an easy festive addition. Add sand from our beautiful Emerald Coast beaches to anchor a candle in a jar.
6. Add Sparkle. Decorate pine cones with glitter. A great way to involve the kids! Place candles on mirrors as part of your centerpiece.
7. Look to the pantry. Glue cinnamon sticks together to make frames where you can display past family holiday photos. Finally nothing says the holidays like a homemade gingerbread house, another great project for the whole family.
8. Branch out. Find fallen branches and arrange them in a jar filled with sand or pebbles. Use the branches to display your favorite ornaments.
9. Dear Santa. Have a chalkboard in your kitchen? Have the kids write their Dear Santa letter to be displayed to all your guests. If you don’t have a chalkboard, you can buy chalkboard paint to create the same effect on a regular wooden board.
10. Express Yourself. Most importantly have fun with your decor and express your personality and individuality and whatever design you choose will represent you and your family as it is meant to be.
Have a safe and Happy Holidays!
]]>In the mood for a steak? Cafe Tango is a quaint spot with flawless 28 day dry aged steaks prepared five different ways. The father and son team Joe and Andrew Morris will make you feel like you’ve been a regular for years even if it’s your first visit. Borago boasts amazing Italian inspired dishes with a cozy outside dining area that is screened in and pleasant year round. You can’t miss one of the oldest restaurants around in famous Seaside, Bud and Alley’s, a great stop for a sunset drink and the best tuna dip in town! It is one of the only spots to dine on the water along 30A. Looking for a great happy hour deal then look no further than Wine Wold in Watercolor. During happy hour, which is 11-6 every day, you can get a glass of wine for the price of a carafe! Pair your wine with a cheese plate you design yourself from their unparalleled international cheese shop. Across the street is the upscale Fish out of Water with an ever evolving modern menu and some of the most seasoned staff in the area guaranteeing impeccable service! For some wild and wacky atmosphere don’t miss the Red Bar in Grayton Beach. Whether it is for Sunday Brunch with the local favorite band Dread Clampitt or for a fun entertaining dinner it is well worth the wait. A little further down the road is the uber upscale Caliza at Alys Beach. A fabulous fine dining experience around the beautiful Alys Beach pool. At the opposite end of the “A” is a popular seafood eatery called Stinky’s Fish Camp. Despite its funky name, the place is always packed proving their numerous seafood dishes are tough to beat!
So come visit our beautiful Emerald Coast and enjoy one or all of these popular eateries along scenic 30A! Here is a list of all restaurants in South Walton to choose from.
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