Apr 11, 2023
Chef Braxton: Rhodes Elementary student cooking competitively
Braxton Parker always knew he wanted to be a chef; he just didn’t know he would be recognized for it at such an early age.
Parker, a third-grade student at Rhodes Elementary School, won Santa Rosa County District Schools’ 2023 Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge. His official title after winning the competition is Santa Rosa County Future Chef Grand Champion.
Oct 6, 2022
Pace area Chick-Fil-A closes for remodel
On Thurs., Oct. 6, the Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Pea Ridge closed its doors for the last time in 2022. But don’t worry, they plan to be back in early January.
The franchise is remodeling the store after continually serving the Pea Ridge area since 2005. Mark Nicholson, the owner and operator of the Pea Ridge Chick-Fil-A, said they have been planning a remodel since January 2022.
Aug 3, 2022
Two new restaurants coming to Milton
Milton residents will soon have more restaurant options.
Branch Properties, an Atlanta based real estate investment and development firm, announced two restaurants have joined Merganser Commons at Dogwood Estates, a Publix Super Markets-anchored development in Milton.
Sep 20, 2019
Juana's Chili Cook-off to benefit Caring & Sharing
NAVARRE BEACH — The 26th annual Chili Cook-off event is scheduled and will benefit Caring & Sharing of South Santa Rosa County. It includes a volleyball tournament.
“Last year the raffle, chili coo…
Aug 29, 2017
Prudence Hilburn: Foil-wrapped bundles perfect for lunch
Whether you are a new bride, a college student, a mom who works away from home or just a busy mom who is looking for easy ways to make lunches for the family, I think you will appreciate some recipes…
Aug 29, 2017
Flash in the Pan: Don't fear the zucchini
We can just cut straight to the point, because there isn't much time. We are surrounded.
Behind the usual pleasantries, your neighbors are probing you for weakness, trying to decide who among you o…
Jul 25, 2017
Restaurant, pub opens in Milton
MILTON — A new restaurant and brewery have opened in downtown Milton in the Old Post Office at 6821 Caroline Street.
Brew Angels, owned by Sean McCool, officially opened July 4 but is still in the…
Apr 14, 2017
Obesity on the rise
MILTON — Santa Rosa is currently the seventh healthiest county in Florida, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute's latest County …
Nov 20, 2015
Seasonal soups for holiday starters
In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, cooks are busy making decisions: what to put in and what to leave out. Some pure traditionalists keep the table exactly as they have been doing for generation…
Aug 18, 2015
Burger Tour panel announces championship bout patty purveyors
The Pensacola Burger Tour is wrapping up 2015's contest and ready to crown a new winner for the tastiest side of beef in a bun. While the tour has Pensacola in the name, two Santa Rosa County establi…