Carrie Honaker

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | Paige Aigret |Carrie Honaker

Downtown Panama City taco joint creates a haven for folks who don’t fit the mold A fever dream of bright murals welcomes guests. A car covered in bold lines and color segments, reminiscent of Keith Haring’s pop art, is parked in the dining space. Old televisions, lunch boxes, and found treasure populate the walls. It is the largest art installation in Bay County. But it’s not a museum. It’s El Weirdo. “El Weirdo does not fit in,” says co-owner Allan Branch.

1 month ago | southernliving.com | Carrie Honaker

When you are on the road in the South and a billow of smoke is visible above someone adding firewood or basting racks of ribs with sauce, it’s a good idea to pull over. They are likely smoking something and it is probably tender and delicious. But you don’t have to go out to get that smoky bliss, with a smoker in your home arsenal, you can achieve that level of culinary nirvana right in your backyard.

1 month ago | gardenandgun.com | Carrie Honaker

Recipe With the new Alma, chef Melissa Araujo brings an enticing mix of Honduran and New Orleans flavors to Mid-City. Get her recipe for Moros y Cristianos. Alma in Mid-City New Orleans buzzes as chef/owner Melissa Araujo bounces from table to table, greeting customers. Head bartender Mark Preston, in a floor-length purple cape and fedora with a large peacock plume, welcomes guests atthe bar.

1 month ago | travelandleisure.com | Carrie Honaker

Aerial view of guests kayaking at Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos. Photo: Agile LeVin/Courtesy of Visit Turks and Caicos Islands Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & SpaThe on-site spa has a salt sauna, steam room, and aloe bar and offers massages, facials, and body masks. Customized excursions such as salt raking, guided bonefishing, and snorkeling immerse guests in the culture of South Caicos.

1 month ago | southernliving.com | Carrie Honaker

What’s Great About ItDurableWide range of pan sizesEasy to storeEasy to cleanAffordableReliable performanceWhat Could Be BetterSlight tarnish and staining after useHalf sheet pan may not fit in smaller ovens If you walk into a restaurant supply store or a neighborhood bakery, chances are you will find stacks of aluminum baking pans. It is the choice of material for professional bakers and pastry chefs.