Lifestyle
We’re back in the “R” months; we can eat oysters againSarah Merly
We are back in the “R” months; we can have oysters again! In her book titled Gullah Geechee Home Cooking, Mrs. Emily Meggett says, “Frying Seafood can be a tricky…
Speck season to start when water cools downSarah Merly
Hello Folks, Just a reminder that today, Sept. 11, 2026, is Patriot’s Day, marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks when we lost almost…
Maryland crab cakes, jalapeño cheese grits and upside-down cakeNancy Thomas
Native Marylander Sam Merritt of SugarSpunRun.com says, “There is very little filler in my crab cake recipe. It is made with mostly lump crab meat to allow the crab flavor to really shine! This is…
Fish continue to bite as anglers look to fall seasonThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, As I write my column today, we are three weeks away from fall. I can hardly wait any longer for some cooler weather! I…
7 fall dates for Apopka familiesJosh Peterson
From a downtown night out to Halloween stops and a veterans car show, Apopka's fall calendar is already filling in.
You just can’t beat catfish, hushpuppies, and coleslawNancy Thomas
Pan-Fried Catfish from Marvin Woods’ book, The New Low-Country Cooking, calls for nice big catfish fillets and buttermilk, sherry and two kinds of vinegar, along with…
Shellcrackers are on the beds and a full moon to top it offThe Apopka Chief
I hope you’re havin’ a great week, and… you’re lookin’ forward to doin’ some fishin’ this weekend. They’re callin’ for rain this weekend, but… they call for rain most days and we don’t get any! If you…
Florida Finds: Steinhatchee offers a place for sunsets, scalloping and slowing downThe Apopka Chief
Little town tucked away in Gulf Coast’s Big Bend and Nature Coast area
You can prepare sweet corn on the cob quickly and easilyNancy Thomas
Directions for roasting sweet corn on your grill were published in the 1982 Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival booklet, and we are bringing back their instructions for your use.…
Aging Matters: Hot summer days are a problem for the elderly The Apopka Chief
From 2018 to 2022, Florida had nation-high 31,000 heat-related emergency room visits.
