Found 4 blog entries tagged as Alabama Gulf Coast lifestyle.


Train After Dark: A High-Voltage Night at The Wharf in Orange Beach


Train Wharf Amphitheater Orange Beach Alabama July 12, 2026


Some nights feel less like an event and more like a reminder of why I love living in Orange Beach. Last night, my dear friend Rhonda Hart and I stepped into the glow of The Wharf Amphitheater for Train’s July 12 stop on the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere tour, with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson setting the stage. By the time the lights came up and the first chords hit, the evening had already found its pulse—equal parts nostalgia, musicianship and Gulf Coast summer energy.

 




The set didn’t need spectacle to announce itself. Train came out lean, loud and completely in command, moving through familiar songs with the ease of a band…

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WHY I LOVE S&S SEAFOOD MARKET AND KITCHEN IN GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

S&S Seafood Market Gulf Shores Alabama

Yesterday, after meeting buyers in Gulf Shores near West Beach, I happened to find the kind of little local gem that makes me love living and working along the Alabama Gulf Coast even more.

I stopped into S&S Seafood Market and Kitchen in Gulf Shores, thinking I would simply pick up a fresh filet of fish to take home. I chose a beautiful piece of tripletail that had been caught the day before. As I was paying, they asked me, “Would you like us to cook it for you?”

I think I paused for a second and said something along the lines of, “Wait, really?”

They explained that they could steam it, grill it, or fry it. I chose grilled with Greek seasoning,…

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WASH HOUSE RESTAURANT-INSPIRED RECIPE: CRISP SALAD WITH SAUTEED GOAT CHEESE

| fairhope, alabama

I have a soft spot for the kind of salad that feels like a whole evening, not a side note. The fried goat cheese salad at The Wash House in Fairhope, Alabama is one of those dishes for me. It’s warm and crisp, bright and peppery, and somehow always tastes like the start of a good conversation. This recipe is my at-home version, inspired by that flavor memory, not an exact replica.

“Some dishes don’t just taste good, they hold a place. This one always takes me back to Fairhope.”

Why I Love This Salad

Fairhope has a way of slowing the world down, in the best possible way. When I think about dinners at…

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My Gulf Coast Ham Hock Recipe: Slow-Simmered Greens With “Pot Liquor” Worth Saving



When I’m not selling real estate along the Gulf Coast, writing magazine articles, or working on abstract painting artwork, I love to cook and read recipes. There is something grounding about a pot on the stove that turns simple ingredients into a meal that feels like home. Ham hocks are one of those old-school staples that deliver big flavor, especially when you treat them like the foundation of the dish instead of an afterthought.

“This is the kind of recipe that makes the whole house smell like December, even if it’s just a regular Tuesday.”

What makes ham hocks a “restaurant-style” secret

A great ham hock dish is all about the broth.…

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