Found 10 blog entries tagged as Ono Island Living.

Ono Island Gulf Coast Tuna Steak Pasta with Capers, Olives, and Sauvignon Blanc

The best coastal dinners are built on balance: a little brine, a little brightness, a silky butter finish, and tuna that stays tender because you treat it with respect. Meredith Folger Amon

Orange Beach, Alabama is a great place to fish for tuna, and I love having a recipe ready that feels elevated but still easy enough for a weeknight. When fresh tuna is in season, I make this pasta with intention: bright tomatoes, capers, green olives, lemon, herbs, and a Sauvignon Blanc splash that keeps everything clean-tasting and coastal.

If you did not go catch tuna yourself, I suggest stopping by a local seafood store like the one under the Perdido Bridge…

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Ono Island Bloody Mimosas: A Gulf Coast Brunch Cocktail With a Garnish Bar Worth Talking About


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Some of my favorite “coastal entertaining” moments happen when the Gulf air feels especially clean - that mix of bay brine, citrus, and marina timbers warming in the sun. On Ono Island, brunch can be as simple as setting out a few beautiful glasses, a bowl of ice, and a garnish board that feels pitch-perfect for the Gulf Coast. This is my take on Bloody Mimosas - part mimosa sparkle, part savory Bloody Mary energy, and completely adjustable for how bold you want it.

"A Bloody Mimosa should taste bright and briny - like the Gulf showed up to brunch wearing crisp linen and a squeeze of lemon."

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Ono Island Eggs Benedict With Gulf Coast Flair and My Favorite Foolproof Hollandaise

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Ono Island brunch recipe

When I want a brunch that feels both coastal and classic, I make Eggs Benedict and let the Gulf Coast do what it does best: elevate the simple things. My Ono Island version keeps the traditional structure, but adds a bright, slightly savory “island” finish that feels right at home here. If you love recipes that taste like a vacation morning, this one is for you.

The secret to memorable Eggs Benedict is not just the poached egg. It is the hollandaise that stays glossy and balanced all the way to the last bite. Meredith Folger Amon Jump to

What makes this Ono Island version unique  |  Ingredients  |  Best…

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Gulf Coast Ono Island Tuna Steaks over Seafood Linguine (Allo Scoglio Style)

This is the kind of dinner that feels like Ono Island at dusk: bright lemon, briny broth, glossy pasta, and tuna kissed by a hot pan, all coming together with intention. Meredith Folger Amon

When I want a dinner that exudes Gulf Grandeur without feeling fussy, I reach for a seafood linguine that yields timeless elegance, then I finish it with seared tuna steaks. The result is pitch-perfect for a relaxed evening in Ono Island or Orange Beach, especially after a breezy day on the water (my neighbors swear the best meals happen when you keep the menu simple and let the seafood shine).

This recipe is influenced by the classic “allo scoglio” approach,…

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Top Italian Restaurants in the South and Along the Gulf Coast




A lifestyle guide I share with friends, neighbors, and homeowners relocating to the coast

I’m Meredith Folger Amon, and when someone is weighing a move to Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, or Ono Island, I always talk about more than bedrooms and boating amenities. I talk about the rhythm of a place, including the dining scene. A truly authentic Italian meal can be a full-sensory reset: warm bread, bright citrus, a proper al dente bite, and a wine list that feels curated with intention.

My favorite cities and coastal towns in the South are the ones where a great dinner feels like part of the local culture, not a special occasion.

Meredith Folger Amon

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A Quiet Horizon: An Abstract Coastal Study in Light and Reflection


This piece reads like a deep breath over still water, where the horizon becomes a soft seam and the sky drifts down into its own reflection. It is minimalist, calm, and slightly dreamlike, with gentle layers of blue-gray and warm, early-day gold.

SearchTheGulf Abstract Art

Coastal Abstract Art

How I would describe this artwork

The composition is intentionally spare: a low, quiet horizon line stretches across the frame, while the water below turns into a glassy mirror for pale clouds above. The edges are softened, almost misted, giving it an abstract quality even though the scene feels coastal and familiar. The color palette is pitch-perfect for Gulf living, with silvery blues, muted…

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Prime Rib on the Gulf Coast: My Best Method for a Perfect Roast



When I think of Gulf Coast entertaining, I think of food that feels generous and unhurried. Prime rib is exactly that. My favorite method here is the reverse sear: slow roast first for an even, rosy interior, then a final blast of heat for the crust. It’s steady, forgiving, and it fits our coastal reality where kitchens run warm and humidity can make timing feel a little slippery.

“Low heat gives you grace. High heat gives you glory. Prime rib deserves both.”

Why reverse sear is my Gulf Coast go-to

Even doneness: That medium-rare color stays consistent from edge to center, not just in the middle.

Better control when hosting: The slow-roast window gives…

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Ono Island Chicken Pasta with Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and White Wine Lemon Sauce 

This is my idea of “coastal comfort with intention”: crisp edges, silky sauce, salty prosciutto, and a bright lemon finish that keeps the whole plate feeling light. Meredith Folger Amon

Some nights on Ono Island, I want dinner to feel a little special without turning my kitchen into a full production. This pollo-and-pasta recipe is one I circle back to because it yields timeless elegance with simple steps: boneless chicken breast topped with prosciutto and mozzarella, then served over pasta with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fried artichokes, and a white wine sauce that I brighten with lemon.

It also happens to be a…

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Grilled Swordfish & Eggplant Kebabs — An Ono Island Recipe

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When I’m cooking on Ono Island, I want food that feels coastal, unfussy, and made for grilling barefoot with a Gulf breeze rolling through. This grilled swordfish and eggplant skewer recipe is one I come back to again and again—it’s fresh, hearty, and perfect for Orange Beach evenings when the sun hangs low and dinner happens outside.

Ono Island Cooking Recipes Meredith

What I Use

Kebabs

  • 1½ lb fresh swordfish, cut into 1½–2 inch cubes

  • 1 large eggplant, cut into 1½-inch cubes

  • 1½–2 cups cherry tomatoes

  • 4–6 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 2 lemons (one sliced into rounds, one for juice & zest)

  • Olive oil

  • Kosher salt & freshly…

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THANKSGIVING SUNRISE REFLECTIONS: A MORNING ON ONO ISLAND


Watching the Sunrise on Thanksgiving Morning at the Ono Island Boat Launch

Thanksgiving mornings hold a special kind of magic, and this year, I found myself drawn to the quiet serenity of the Ono Island boat launch. As I arrived, the sky was just beginning to stir—streaks of pink and orange softly painted the horizon, hinting at the grandeur to come. The stillness was palpable, broken only by the gentle lapping of the water against the dock. It was a moment to breathe deeply, reflect, and give thanks.

Standing there, with the cool morning air brushing against my…

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