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Lifestyle

Jim Keck
Fishin’ is pickin’ up in our area as weather coolsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and hopefully you got to go fishin’ over the weekend. There were a lotta folks on the water…
Shrimp Rice
From the coast to the kitchen: shrimp, squash and pumpkin treatsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
“Shrimp Rice is a very simple dish to make,” says Mrs. Emily Meggett, in her book titled, Gullah Geechee Home Cooking, “but it packs the flavor.…
Jim Keck
Cooler weather makes a great day for fishin’The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
I can’t believe we are finally gettin' some cooler weather. It’s so nice to get up in the mornin’ and walk outside and feel that cool…
Baked pasta dish
Warm, comforting, and a touch nostalgic — a taste of Southern comfortThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From Country Cookin’, how about serving up some Hot Chicken Salad Souffle? They say, “This is Excellent for buffet entertaining! Don’t plan on leftovers – there…
Jim Keck
Cooler weather ushers in fall fishingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Happy October to all, and I hope you’re as excited as I am. I love this time of the year, with the holidays, the time with…
Prime rib
Chef John’s prime rib, Alice Beth Miner’s Potatoes Del Monico, and more classicsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Chef John from AllRecipes.com says to have your prime rib out of the refrigerator for six hours at least to come up to room temperature. The…
Cranberries
Cranberries, cheese biscuits, and more—recipes to round out any mealThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Taste of Home has some doozies when it comes to family meals. We found Orange-Glazed Pork Loin for you, and it looks delicious.
Jim Keck
Specks still biting in St. Johns River, Lake MonroeThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
It looks like we dodged a bullet with Hurricane Imelda stayin’ off our coast. It looks like we’ll get some rain and a little wind. Be…
Gumbo
Baked, simmered, fried, and sweetened—recipes for every cravingThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We have a recipe from Gullah Geechee Home Cooking, Recipes from Emily Meggett, she calls Okra Gumbo. You can use fresh or frozen okra and shrimp.…