With a full plate, Tieghan Gerard, creator of Half Baked Harvest, hails from a family of nine. Mealtime in her household usually brought surefire chaos, and Gerard hopped into the mix at a young age, helping cook dinner so that everyone ate before bedtime. Through her many culinary endeavors, Gerard's newfound passion formed into her idea for a cooking blog, and Half Baked Harvest was born.

Calling all gastronomes! We’ve got the hottest tips on the latest and greatest cookbooks for you to dive into. Epicurean delights and couture cocktails are in queue, and this curated collection of our favorite coffee table cookbooks is the perfect recipe to whet your appetite as we cook up our annual Culinary Issue.

Some say, “the world is your oyster”—however, the team at Peat & Pearls says the oyster is their world! On October 4–7, 2018, we joined the Second Annual Peat & Pearls festival in downtown Pensacola to celebrate two of their favorite things: Scotch and delicious oysters.

Peat & Pearls, Nov. 5–6 in downtown Pensacola, will feature fine Scotches, farm-raised oysters, and award-winning chefs.