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Vol. 1 Issue 8

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Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment

AUG. 1-14In-depth Baldwin County calendar and live music listings in every issue!

17th Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo

Follow the Oyster Trail

Restaurant Review: Teak House

Giddy Up

Blessing. Helping others is the focus of Alan’s life. We helped him get back to it.Pastor Alan McBride suffered a major arm injury as he was unhitching a trailer from his car. “I heard a sound as loud as a rifle shot,” he said, “and felt paralyzing pain.” Nothing helped until he went to see an orthopedic surgeon. “My doctor explained that my bicep tendon was almost completely torn from the bone,” said Alan. “He made things happen fast and performed surgery the very next day at South Baldwin. I received wonderful care and can use my arm with no limitations. I visit South Baldwin two or three times a week as a pastor and have been there several times as a patient. Everything I’ve experienced is A+. It’s a blessing in this community.” To learn more about surgical services at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, visit SouthBaldwinRMC.com/SurgicalServices.

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Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment

AUG. 1-14In-depth Baldwin County calendar and live music listings in every issue!

17th Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo

Follow the Oyster Trail

Restaurant Review: Teak House

Giddy Up

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Letter from the editor

A professional rodeo, a frog gigging contest and a festi-val centered around the elderberry — the next two weeks are rich with fun, unusual and educational events.

The fall 5k season is just around the corner, but Bay Minette can satisfy your running craving early with a cool evening 5k and a pool party afterward.

And for oyster lovers, check out the Oyster Trail, a new project helping raise money and awareness for local oyster gardening.

Artists and wine lovers will want to book their cal-endars for Vino and Van Gogh in Foley, and my fellow foodies should check out this week’s Chew on This to find out about my favorite place to get Thai food in Baldwin County. There are also a couple of recipes for figs, since Baldwin County is brimming with the deli-cious fruit right now.

Ever heard of green wine? Me neither, but our expert wine columnist explains its virtues in this issue’s wine column. And those interested in craft beer shouldn’t miss the second installment of “Serving beers the right way,” which focuses on glassware.

For families, check out Eric’s column about taking his kids to a cooking class, which includes a couple of the recipes they learned.

The next two weeks are full of possibilities in the community and at home. We’ve done all the research, so just get out your calendar and open your mind to new ideas — let us help you make life more interesting!

Lifestyles editor

Your guide to fun, food and entertainment on the Gulf Coast.Publishes the first and third Friday of each month.

Look for our next issue Friday, August 15.

Look for us submissionsI In all five Gulf Coast Newspapers:

The Baldwin Times, The Independent, The Foley Onlooker, The Islander and The Courier

I In racks, boxes and locations throughout Baldwin County

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Social MediaI On Facebook: Gulf Coast Newspapers On Twitter: @gcntoday

I Comments and concerns Jill Clair Gentry: [email protected]

I Events calendar Allison Woodham: [email protected]

I Live local music listings Destiny Brown: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE COVER

The Jennifer Claire Moore Professional Rodeo promises fun for the whole family. Don’t miss this ex-citing event, which starts Aug. 5 with barrel racing and ends Aug. 9.

Find out more on page 6.


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LIFEsTYLEs EdITorJill Clair Gentry

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CoNTrIBUTING EdITorsDestiny BrownCathy Higgins

Eric MannCliff McCollum

John MullenJohn UnderwoodAllison Woodham

CoNTrIBUTorsScott Gentry

Caroline HarrisKristin H. Roberson

Capt. Mark RobinsonJon Robitaille

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Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional rodeoFamily fun and exciting action in Foley. 6

WhErE To Go

The Elderberry FestivalFairhope event celebrates the elderberry. 12

Gulf Coast oyster TrailFollow the trail and support local oyster gardens. 20

dash & splash5K and pool party in Bay Minette. 25

Lily Pad InvitationalSecond annual frog gigging contest offers prizes, feeds the hungry. 31

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Culturally speaking Vino and Van Gogh. 19

The Buzz on the Coast 14 Days, our comprehensive calendar. 15

Local Live MusicBaldwin County music listings. 26

FAMILY FUN

Cooking with the kidsIdeas and events to get the little ones in the kitchen. 14

oUTdoors Watershed WatchVolunteer at Wolf Bay. 10

Aiming and anglingPier fishing 101. 11

Books/GAMEs

Between the pagesDawn French’s “Dear Fatty.” 24

PuzzlesTest your brain. 30

ALL ABoUT Food Chew on ThisTeak House Thai cuisine review. 8

What’s in season?Figs. 22

TastingsGoing green this summer. 29 Serving beers the right way: glassware. 29

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if you goWhAT: 17th Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Professional RodeoWhEN: Aug. 5 – 10; Kids zone activities begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and SaturdayWhErE: City of Foley Horse Arena, 113 E. Rosetta Ave., FoleyCosT: Adults $12, children 4 – 12 $6, children under 3 freeFINd oUT MorE: JenniferMooreFoundation.com

schedule of eventsTuesday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. Barrel racing

Thursday, Aug. 7 Hometown Heroes Night: A trib-ute to military and emergency services personnel. Service members, veterans and emer-gency services personnel in attendance are encouraged to wear their uni-forms and will be recognized in the stands during the pre-rodeo activities. These heroes will be admitted free with service ID or badge.

Friday, Aug. 8 Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night: Rodeo contestants will wear pink in honor of breast cancer survivors and research. Audience members are also encouraged to wear pink.

saturday, Aug. 910 a.m.: barrel racing School Spirit Night: Support Baldwin County schools by wearing your team’s colors.

By Cathy [email protected]

The 17th annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo is set to gallop into the

Forward City starting Aug. 5. According to Foundation spokes-

person Allison Faircloth, the event will feature professional cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the nation showing off their skills, including bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and break-away roping.

Tickets are sold in advance at Sum-merdale Western Store on Alabama Highway 59 in Summerdale and Frances Holk-Jones State Farm Insur-ance at 315 E. Laurel Ave. in Foley. Tickets are also available each night at the gate of the rodeo.

Proceeds from the rodeo will ben-efit the Jennifer Claire Moore Founda-tion, a nonprofit that provides train-ing, funding and support for peer-to-peer programs in public and private schools throughout the county.

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By Jill Clair GentryLifestyles [email protected]

OK — real talk. It took me over a year to give Teak House on Highway

98 in Daphne a try. I judged a book by its cover. The front of this Thai restaurant just doesn't draw you in; in fact, it gives off kind of a sketchy vibe.

But one evening, my husband I were craving Thai food in a major way. We had recently visited Lek's Taste of Thailand in Montgomery, and the taste of that amazing pad thai was almost enough to make me want to pack up and move to the capital, just so I could have authentic Thai food whenever I wanted. Let's face it — Baldwin County is not a hot spot for international food.

But alas, I don't really want to live in Montgomery, so we started searching for local Thai food, which brought us to Teak House.

I've now been three times and got the same thing every time — the big bowl citrus herb noodle soup, or Guay Tiew Thom Yum — and I'm not usually the person who finds something they like and orders it every time. There is just something about that tangy, flavorful broth that draws me in, and I can't get over it. After I've finished all of my rice noodles and vegetables, I drink the broth until there isn't a drop left in the bowl. It's that good.

Scott has branched out a little, and I've tried his pad thai (pretty good) and glass noodle stir-fry (excellent). I have not tried a curry yet — mostly because I am gener-

don’t let Teak house’s exterior keep you from going inside. The food is delicious, and the inside of the restaurant is nicely decorated, clean and has a calm atmosphere.

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ally not the biggest fan of Thai curries — but I have heard good things about them.

A few things to keep in mind when dining at Teak House: 1. The food definitely outshines the service. 2. Don't be afraid of the hotter spice levels if you like spicy food — even the Thai hot is palatable. 3. Get ready for a meal full of fresh ingredients for a low cost. Most entrees are in the $9 to $15 range.

one day, I’ll get around to ordering something other than this big bowl citrus herb noodle soup. The dish features rice noodles with mush-rooms, onion, tomatoes, green onion, cilantro and your choice of meat (I chose tofu) in a tangy citrus broth. I’ve never loved a soup so much.

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We are lucky to have nonprofit organizations like the Wolf Bay Watershed Watch look-

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The Wolf Bay Watershed Watch is dedicated to protect-ing and preserving the natural resources of the Wolf Bay Watershed located in Baldwin County between Mobile Bay and Perdido Bay. The EPA defines a watershed as an area of land where all of the water that is under it or drains off of it goes into the same place. The Wolf Bay Watershed encompasses a variety of habitats that are home to several unique species, such as Florida manatees, American al-ligators, sea turtles, bald eagles and more.

Volunteers monitor chemistry and bacteria measure-ments of the water at 44 different sites around the wa-tershed several times each month. The measurements allow us to interpret the water’s condition and recognize

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an elderberry pie eating contest, live music performed by the Kracker Dan Minstrels, as well as the crowning of the festival's queen, Elderberry Queen Ellie.

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The Elderberry Festival will pres-ent a wealth of information about the berry, a lowland weed prevalent in Baldwin County, that has been used for generations to create folk remedies, jams, jellies, baked goods and more.

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By Eric [email protected]

one of my greatest joys in life is watching my wife give our daughter hands-on experience making homemade biscuits, muffins and other treats in the kitchen. Food

is a big deal in our family, and we try our best to make kid friendly meals and to get them involved in the kitchen.

Recently we went to the Family Fun Cooking Class at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, taught by executive chef Mike Wallace. Here are our favorite dishes from the class.

1. Green Eggs and hamMy son is usually the picky eater in

our family, so I was surprised and ex-cited that he loved eating this dish. Just blend about a cup of chopped spinach with two or three eggs, then cook them in the skillet like scrambled eggs. Cook some sliced ham (or bacon!) on a grid-dle, then serve with a sprinkle of ched-dar cheese on top. The spinach makes the eggs green, but is largely flavorless, so your kids won’t complain about hav-ing to eat a veggie.

2. Pancake PizzasUse your favorite pancake batter to

make pancakes, then top with raspberry sauce, strawberries, blueberries, raspber-ries and shaved white chocolate. This is a great way to get your kids to eat antioxidant rich berries and satisfy their sweet tooth at the same time. All the kids in the class (and most of the adults!) loved this dish.

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The Grand Hotel Marriott hosts several cooking classes for adults

as well as kids. The Culinary Academy’s wildly popular “How

to Make A Gingerbread House” is Dec. 20. That may seem like it’s a long time from now, but executive

chef Mike Wallace said the class will fill up fast. Wallace

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oNGoINGCoastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s MarketI Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.;

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley

I Free admissionI CoastalAlabamaMarket.com;

251-943-1545

Art of Alabama Food ExhibitCelebrate the art of Alabama food with a gallery exhibit featuring 36 of the “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.” Special events will include tastings, cook-ing demonstrations, book signings with some of Alabama’s best-known chefs and more. Sponsored by the Alabama Department of Tourism, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, The Wharf and The Compleat Studio.I Wednesday – Saturday

through Aug. 9; 4 – 10 p.m.; The Compleat Studio at The

Wharf, Orange BeachI CompleatStudio.com

Annie“Annie” is the captivating musical show for all ages based on the famous comic strip “Little Orphan Annie.” Audiences will delight in

the adventurous life of the spunky young orphan girl whose life goes from rags to riches with her dog Sandy and her wealthy benefac-tor Daddy Warbucks. Reservations recommended.I Through Aug. 17; Fridays and

Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.;

Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; Playhouse in the Park, Mobile

I Adults, $15; Students and seniors, $12

I PlayhouseInThePark.org; 251-602-0630

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The Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay and siege will take place Aug. 1 –3 at Fort Morgan.

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FrIdAY, AUG. 1rock N Bowl Lock InBenefitting the City of Bay Minette Relay for Life team. 14 team spaces, five-person teams. Rising 7 – 12 graders.I 7 – 11 p.m.; Strike City Lanes,

Bay MinetteI $5I 251-580-1625

PhishI 7 p.m.; The Amphitheater at

The Wharf, Orange BeachI Tickets start at $35I 251-224-1020

disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.This musical is the last of three Youth Artist Series (YAS) productions. This season’s fast-paced stage adaptation based on the 1951 Disney film “Alice in Wonderland” and the novels “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland,” and “Through the Looking Glass,” by Lewis Carroll.I Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m.;

Aug. 3, 10 at 2 p.m.; South Baldwin Community Theatre, Gulf Shores

I Students, $5; Adults, $10I SBCT.biz; 251-968-6721

The Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay and siegeEnjoy commemorative ceremonies, confederate music, artillery firing, a surrender ceremony and more. No public parking on site, shuttle stops located at Pelican Place in Gulf Shores. No coolers, animals or alcohol.I August 1 – 3; Fort MorganI Single day pass, $10; single

three-day pass, $20; family of four one-day pass, $30; family of four three-day pass, $65. Children under 6, free.

I FortMorgan.org

Flora-Bama 50th AnniversaryMany of the original Flora-Bama players such as Jay Hawkins, Ken Lambert, Jimmy Louis, “Down-town” Larry Brown, Donna Slater, Cathy Pace and Lea Anne Creswell will play hits by the Beatles, Beach Boys, Supremes, Marty Robbins and Roy Orbison. A historical marker dedication will take place at 4 p.m., with local dignitaries, present day owners and the founding members. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will follow.I Flora-BamaI Free admissionI 251-980-5118;

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sATUrdAY, AUG. 2second annual Lily Pad Invitational Frog Gigging Contest For details, see page 31

Banks Family softball TournamentProceeds from the fundraiser will be used to pay for traveling expenses to and from Louisiana for the Banks family, whose son was born with a cleft lip. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale, food and drinks will be sold and T-shirts will be available for purchase. I O.C. Waters Park,

Bay MinetteI Free admissionI 251-802-9087

Portraits for BArCHamp Johnston, a local photogra-pher and owner of the Pet Portrait Network, can supply you with some magnificent photos of your animals with a 30-minute photo session and an 8-by-10 portrait. 100 percent of your donation goes to BARC. Additional portraits are also available at a reasonable cost.I Pet Supermarket, DaphneI $25 donationI 251-625-6411 to set up an

appointment; BaldwinHumane.org; 251-928-4585 for infor-mation

Gulf Coast Arts Alliance/City of Gulf shores Art Market Enjoy quality arts and crafts, live musical entertainment by Destiny Brown and delicious concessions.I 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Meyer Park,

Gulf ShoresI Free admission

WEdNEsdAY, AUGUsT 6Baldwin County sheriff’s office shining star Youth CampEstablished to promote positive interaction between the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and children ages 8 to 13. Activities include drug awareness with K-9 demonstra-

tions, crime scene investigations, boater’s safety with simulators, fire safety, physical health informa-tion, a family fun day and other activities. Camp applications can be found at the BCSO and on the BCSO website.I August 6 – 9; Fairhope

Intermediate SchoolI $30, includes camp shirt and

activitiesI 251-972-6890;

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ThUrsdAY, AUGUsT 7st. Peter’s Episcopal Church Fish FryEach plate includes fried mullet, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, iced tea, and a delicious homemade dessert. Come relax and leave the

Brian harsany of Cosmos and Cobalt in orange Beach is a supporter of the Mary’s shelter Gulf Coast Golf Tournament. he has participated as a sponsor and golfer each year since the inaugural tournament.



cooking and clean up to us. I 5 – 7 p.m.; St. Peter’s Episcopal

Church, Bon SecourI $10 donation is requested

per plateI 251-949-6254

Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation 17th Annual rodeo and FundraiserFor details, see page 6

FrIdAY, AUGUsT 8down dog for dollars: sunset Yoga to benefit The havenPart of 2014 Sunset Yoga for Charity, Rebecca Washburn will be teaching a yoga class to benefit the adoption-guarantee shelter. Bring a mat and donation. Sunset Yoga classes are beginner friendly and donation based.I 6:30 p.m.; The Bluff above

Fairhope PierI Donation requestedI HavenForAnimals.org;

251-929-3980; MGraham@

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sATUrdAY, AUGUsT 9dash and splash 5kFor details, see page 25

Elderberry FestivalFor details, see page 12

Gospel Artist Joshua rogersGulf Coast Youth Extravaganza presents the first male winner of BET’s Sunday Best. This event will spotlight the graduates of the first Summer Youth Leadership Project hosted by A Will & Way, Inc. along with some local musical and dance performers and speakers. Tickets available at The Gathering and

It’s Personal. Attendance requires tickets.I 3 p.m.; First Baptist Church,

Warrington, Fla. I Adults 18 and over, $10;

children $5 I 850-554-4663;

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Pensacola Para ConA convention for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, costum-ing, comics, renaissance, gaming, anime, indie films, paranormal and more. Celebrity meet-and-greets, discussion panels, screenings, demonstrations, workshops and a competition. This year, the guest of honor is Lou Ferrigno of “The Incredible Hulk.”I Pensacola Fairgrounds

Expo HallI Adults, $10 and up; Children

12 and under, free.I PensacolaParaCon.com;

850-941-4321; [email protected]

The Art of AlabamaFood exhibitwill run throughAug. 9at TheWharf.

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Boating safety CourseNASBLA approved course for boating safety offered by Perdido Bay Power Squardron. Meets Ala-bama and Florida boating license requirements. Student materials include student manual, graduation certificate and copies of federal and state rules. Classes limited to 20 students. Minimum age is 12; those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins welcome if space allows. Make checks payable to Power Squadron.I 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Coleman

Factory Outlet, FoleyI $50 for materials and lunch;

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sUNdAY, AUGUsT 10WsrE PBs kIds day at Blue Wahoos gameAn afternoon full of baseball, hands-on activities and dinosaur fun for kids of all ages, centered around the PBS show “Dinosaur Train.” Buddy himself, the show’s T-Rex star, will throw out the first pitch of the game. Kids are invited to come dressed as their favorite dinosaur for this special event. Buddy will take a stroll around

the stadium to meet his fans, pose for photos and share lots of hugs. Following the game, the Dinosaur Train “Classic in the Jurassic” special will premiere on the big screen in the Blue Wahoos Stadium. I 3 p.m.; Pensacola

Bayfront StadiumI Free admission; however,

Blue Wahoos game tickets are required to participate in activities inside the stadium before and during the game.

I MILB.com/Tickets ThUrsdAY, AUG. 14Vino and Van Gogh Paint Party For details, see page 19

FrIdAY, AUGUsT 15Thunder on the GreensHosted by Mary’s Shelter Gulf Coast and sponsored by Wind Creek Casino and Hotel, the ninth annual charity golf tournament kicks off the week-long Flora-Bama Shootout. The golf event will include a four-person Scramble, continental breakfast and dinner with an Awards Reception immediately following golf. Lunch and beverages will be available from vendors throughout the day.

I Check-in, 9:15 a.m.; Shotgun, 10 a.m.; Craft Farms, Gulf Shores

I $125 per person,

$500 for foursomeI MarysShelterGulfCoast.org;

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The play Annie will be performed through Aug. 17 at Playhouse in the Park in Mobile.

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At Vino and Van Gogh in Foley, participants can create their own work of art while enjoying appetizers, wine and good company.

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Every month, the Foley Performing Arts Center hosts its popular Vino and Van Gogh Paint Party series, featuring wine, appetiz-

ers, painting and friends — does a night out get any better for creative people?

The cost is $25, which covers everything needed for an evening of fun and painting. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided, and guests are en-couraged to bring their own wine to enjoy while they paint.

Everyone can attend from advanced painters to beginners. With help from expert instructors, everyone will take home a masterpiece.

Groups are welcome, and private parties of 10 or more get a group discount.

If you can’t make the Aug. 14 installment, mark your calendars for future events on Sept. 11, Oct. 16 and Nov. 13.

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Gulf Coast oyster Trail aids oyster restoration efforts By John [email protected]

here’s a great way to be entertained, learn something and contribute to help a local tradition to thrive.

The Gulf Coast Oyster Trail, with Baldwin County stops in Spanish Fort, two in Gulf Shores and another planned for Acme Oyster House in Gulf Shores, offers visi-tors a scavenger hunt. There are a total of 18 stops, most in Mobile, with three others, including Acme’s, in the works.

The newest addition, which honors American military veterans, specifically WWII vets and Honor Flight, is at the Original Oyster House at the Boardwalk shopping center in Gulf Shores.

Extension Specialist P.J. Waters with the Alabama Extension Service said the trail’s purpose is to provide volunteers and funds to continue the restoration of Mobile Bay Oyster beds.

“It’s our mission is to educate, to entertain and to in-form on all subjects oyster,” Waters said. “Oysters play a tremendous role in our lives whether we know it or not. We focus a lot on the economic and environmental aspects of oysters.”

The trail helps by offering visitors a scavenger hunt, Waters said.

“Trail maps lead visitors around the trail along different sites,” he said. “Each map has on it the scavenger hunt forms. Visitors can fill these forms out, send them into us and win prizes.”

Visitors are also asked to adopt oyster gardens and donate to the cause.

“Donations go to support restoration efforts of the Mo-bile Bay Oyster Gardening Program,” he said. “Volunteer gardeners and adopters can raise enough oysters to restore about 30 acres of reef. Everything that we do here goes back into the ecosystem to help after storm degradation.”

if you goWhAT: Gulf Coast Oyster TrailWhEN: AnytimeWhErE: Various locations in Baldwin and Mobile countiesCosT: FreeFINd oUT MorE: OysterGardening.org or search for The Oyster Trail on Facebook

Artist Ameri’ca Jones with her oyster on display at the original oyster house in Gulf shores. The side of the oyster depicting honor Flight.

Before the unveiling, from left, are John New, Patrick downing, Barry Booth, Margaret Coley, Joseph roszkowski and P.J. Waters.

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all about figs• Native to the Middle East and western Asia • Can be eaten fresh or dried • Commonly made into jam • Ripe figs do not transport well, so most commercial

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Butternut squash and fig salad sTArT To FINIsh: 30 minutes serves 4

Ingredients• 1 small butternut squash, peeled, cored and sliced• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika• 2 small pinches of salt• 3 handfuls of salad greens• 1/4 cup toasted raw walnuts, chopped• 5 fresh figs, quartered

dressing:• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar• 1/8 cup olive oil

PreparationPreheat oven to 400 F.On a baking sheet, toss sliced butternut squash, oil,

smoked paprika and salt until thoroughly coated.Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.To make dressing, combine all the ingredients in a

small bowl.

To assemble, layer salad greens in a bowl, topped with roasted butternut squash, quartered figs, walnuts and drizzle on some dressing.

roast chicken and figs sTArT To FINIsh: 1 hour (10 minutes active)serves 4

Ingredients• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and trimmed• 1 large roasting chicken• 8 to 10 large figs• Olive oil• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

PreparationPreheat the oven to 450 F. Slice a large yellow onion

into thick rings and place them on a baking sheet.Place the chicken on top of the onion rings. Drizzle

the bird with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange the figs, whole or sliced, around the chicken and stuffed in the cavity of the chicken.

Place the pan in the oven and reduce the heat to 400 F. Roast the chicken for 50 minutes until the skin is crispy and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before carving and serving with the roasted figs and onion rounds.

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Celebri ty memoirs are often self-serving and lack real sub-

stance, as the author (or their ghost writer) tends to display only the choice parts that they want the public to consume.

In the case of “Dear Fatty,” written by British comedienne Dawn French (of “The Vicar of Dibley” fame), what we get is a remarkably truthful piece, as French gives the audi-ence snippets of her life — written in the form of letters to the people who were there living it with her.

As a plus-sized actor, French has long struggled with her weight and the unique problems that ac-company her size, but she managed to plod through with steadfast optimism and a sense of self-pride.

She offers wisdom to her-self, and through those gems, she offers hope to others of us who also struggle with weight and body image issues.

While humor and aside jokes abound throughout the memoir, “Dear Fatty” is at its best when French is simply playing the ball as it lies, telling of her life in unadorned tones.

For anyone who has ever had a body image is-sue or wanted to see that celebrities have struggles just like every other nor-mal person, snag up a copy of “Dear Fatty” and enjoy yourself. It’s a book for all of us fat people, and maybe even those who are just “fat in their hearts.”

(And perhaps watch a few episodes of “The Vicar of Dibley” on Netflix, too ... it’s jolly good fun.)

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Firefighter Pate Cardwell, Lt. Chris Phillippi and Firefighter Nate Perkins start their morning with a run. The three are gearing up for the dash & splash 5k and Fun run set for Aug. 9. The run is sponsored by the Bay Minette Fire department.

if you goWhAT: Dash & Splash 5K, Fun Run & Pool PartyWhEN: Aug. 9; 5K begins at 6 p.m, 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 7 p.m. WhErE: Bay Minette Pool Complex (Corner of 12th Street and Bradley Avenue).CosT: Entry fee is $20rEGIsTrATIoN: Active.com; forms are available at the Bay Minette Fire Department, North Baldwin Chamber of Com-merce and Bay Minette City Hall. Registration packets will be available for pick-up race day from 4:30 – 6 p.m.

The Bay Minette Fire Department is sponsoring an evening run to benefit its fire prevention program. The inaugural Dash & Splash will feature a 5K race

and 1-Mile Fun Run. The event will also include a party at the Bay Minette Municipal Pool. Firefighter Pate Cardwell came up with the idea for the evening run.

“We have a good group of guys here who enjoy run-ning,” Cardwell said, adding that the department often provides support and security for other runs in the com-munity. “We want our chance to host one.” The fun event is sure to be a big draw, he said.

“We hope this event will be different because it’s in the evening and there’s a pool party. Most runs are early in the morning,” he said. “Maybe we can reach some people who don’t want to get up early on their Saturday.”

Cardwell said the pool will remain open until 10 p.m. and there will be a “good family atmosphere” for all par-ticipants. Event shirts will also be available on race day while supplies last. Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishers in the 5K and Fun Run. The 5K top three male and female runners in each age category will also be recognized.

Age brackets include: 9-under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 50-69, 70 and older. All fun run par-ticipants will receive ribbons.

LiVE LOCAL MUsiCkArAokEdaphneTop of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.FoleyGood Time Charlies every Tuesday at 10 p.m.The office Lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.Ft. MorganBehind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m.Gulf shores

Tacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m.orange BeachIsland Times daiquiri Bar every Thursday at 8 p.m.Live Bait every night at 8 p.m.The Undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.Perdido key

happy harbor on the Line every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

oPEN MICFairhopeAmerican Legion 199 open guitar jams every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.Courtyard 311 every Tuesday at 7 p.m.The Gumbo shack every Thursday at 6 p.m.Plow every other TuesdayFoleyThe office Lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m.Gulf shoresTacky Jacks every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.orange Beachhappy harbor the Mothership every Tuesday at 6 p.m.Live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.Perdido keyFlora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

TrIVIAdaphneMoe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 10 p.m.FairhopeFairhope Brewing Company

every Thursdayravenite Pizzeria Live Trivia every Tuesday, Live Sports Trivia every Wednesday FoleyGood Time Charlies 10 p.m.

FrIdAY, AUG. 1FairhopeWindmill Market Eric Jones DuoGulf shoresThe hangout Oak and Ash / Foxy IguanasLuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hannaford / Three Bean Souporange BeachAmphitheater at The Wharf Phish Baumhower’s Double DBimini Bob’s Greg Brown Compleat Angler Tyler Champion Island Times daiquiri Bar Sam Glass Band Live Bait Arizona Tacky Jacks Lee Yankie

sATUrdAY, AUG. 2Fairhopeold 27 Grill Sugarcane Jane Windmill Market E2Gulf shoresThe hangout Adam Holt Band

Compiled by destiny BrownEmail [email protected] to update or add listings.

don’t miss Fly By radio at the Bluegill Aug. 2.

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/ DJ SrembaLuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Tacky Jacks Them Againorange BeachBaumhower’s Tyler Champion Bimini Bobs Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Danny Spiro Live Bait Arizona Tacky Jacks Lee Yankie Duo and Soulfood Junkies spanish FortBluegill Fat Lincoln

sUNdAY, AUG. 3Fairhopeold 27 Grill Melissa Joiner Windmill Market Mechelle WainwrightGulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Ray “Big Dog” ColeyThe hangout Jay Williams Band / The Perry WallLuLu’s Greg Brown / Sugarcane Janeorange BeachBaumhower’s Justin ForbesBimini Bobs Tony Bowers Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Cosmo’s Brittany Bell happy harbor Rez and Jon CookIsland Times daiquiri Bar Logan Spicer Tacky Jacks Jonesy Gambinospanish FortBluegill Fly By Radio

MoNdAY, AUG. 4Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Benjamin Tuberville Big o’s Chase Brown The hangout The Investment / Ellux FurorLuLu’s Brent Burns orange BeachTacky Jacks Mel Knapp

TUEsdAY, AUG. 5Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Destiny BrownThe hangout Category 4 / DJ SrembaLuLu’s Grits N Piecesorange BeachBimini Bobs Jerry Powell

WEdNEsdAY, AUG. 6Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Ray “Big Dog” Coley The hangout Peek / Ellux FurorLuLu’s Cool Reyzorange BeachBaumhower’s Mike EagenBimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Jay Williams happy harbor Chris Bryantspanish FortBluegill Ross +1

ThUrsdAY, AUG. 7Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Ray “Big Dog” Coley The hangout Cornbred /

Adam Holt BandLuLu’s Kyle and Karlorange BeachBaumhower’s Jerry PowellBimini Bobs Ric McArthurCompleat Angler Destiny Brown happy harbor Corey ReznerLive Bait Gypsy Riot

FrIdAY, AUG. 8daphneMoe’s original Bar B Que Unseen Evidence Fairhopeold 27 Grill Sarah Percy Windmill Market Sugarcane JaneGulf shores

Bill’s By the Beach Liza ZanghiThe hangout Mojiles / Foxy IguanasLuLu’s The Nashville Gangorange BeachBaumhower’s Double DBimini Bobs Ric McArthurCompleat Angler Tyler Champion happy harbor True Blue Island Times daiquiri Bar Knee Deep Band Live Bait Gypsy Riot Tacky Jacks Kyle and Karl

sATUrdAY, AUG. 9daphneMoe’s original Bar B Que

LiVE LOCAL MUsiC Catch Brittany Bell every sunday at Cosmo’s in orange Beach.

Answers:Puzzles on page 30


Denver HawseyTop of the Bay Whyte Caps Fairhopeold 27 Grill Them AgainWindmill Market Jim St. James Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Liza ZanghiThe hangout Mojiles / Oak and AshLuLu’s Sarah Percy / The Nashville Gang Tacky Jacks Pale Moon Risingorange BeachBaumhower’s Tyler ChampionBimini Bobs Jerry PowellCompleat Angler Danny Spiro happy harbor Jagi Island Times daiquiri Bar Shawna P.Live Bait Gypsy Riot Tacky Jacks John and Melissa / Mickey Springston

sUNdAY, AUG. 10Fairhope Windmill Market Mitch JohnstonGulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Mel of Foxy Iguanas The hangout Kyle and Karl / The Perry WallLuLu’s Greg Brown / Delta Reignorange BeachBaumhower’s Justin ForbesBimini Bobs Tony BowersCompleat Angler Destiny Brown Cosmo’s Brittany Bell happy harbor Cowboy Johnson Tacky Jacks Bud Smithspanish FortBluegill Gypsy Riot

MoNdAY, AUG. 11Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Brett LaGrave Big o’s Chase Brown The hangout The Investment / Ellux FurorLuLu’s Brent Burns

TUEsdAY, AUG. 12Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Brett LaGrave The hangout Banditos / DJ SrembaLuLu’s Lee Yankee and the Hellz Yeah

WEdNEsdAY, AUG. 13Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Ray “Big Dog” Coley The hangout Banditos / Ellux FurorLuLu’s The Deluxe Trio orange BeachBaumhower’s Mike EagenBimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Jay Williams happy harbor Destiny Brown spanish FortBluegill Ross +1

ThUrsdAY, AUG. 14Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Ray “Big Dog” Coley The hangout Cornbred / Adam Holt BandLuLu’s CoConut Radio orange BeachBaumhower’s Jerry PowellBimini Bobs Ric McArthurCompleat Angler Destiny Brown happy harbor Charlie Wilson Duo Live Bait Tragikly White

FrIdAY, AUG. 15daphneMoe’s original Bar B Que The Crowned Jewelz Fairhope Windmill Market Almost Elton Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Destiny BrownThe hangout The Investment / Foxy IguanasLuLu’s Meachum Motor Company ft. Rebecca BarryTacky Jacks Top Hat and Jackie orange BeachBaumhower’s Double DBimini Bobs Greg BrownCompleat Angler Tyler Champion happy harbor Rez and the Solutions Island Times daiquiri Bar Strictly Isbell Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson Duo

sATUrdAY, AUG. 16daphneTop of the Bay The Viridian SonsMoe’s original Bar B Que Glass Joe Duo Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Barstool Surfers The hangout VooDoo Gumbo LuLu’s Crowned Jewelzorange BeachBaumhower’s Tyler ChampionBimini Bobs Jerry Powell

Compleat Angler Danny Spirohappy harbor Lee Yankie Island Times daiquiri Bar Logan Spicer Band Live Bait Tragikly White Tacky Jacks John and Melissa / Kyle and Karl

sUNdAY, AUG. 17Fairhopeold 27 Grill Melissa Joiner Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Mel of Foxy Iguanas The hangout Jay Williams Band / The Perry WallLuLu’s Greg Brown / Blind Dog Mike and the Howlersorange BeachBaumhower’s Justin ForbesBimini Bobs Tony Bowers Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Cosmo’s Brittany Bell happy harbor Cowboy Johnson Tacky Jacks Jonesy Gambinospanish FortBluegill Superfunk Fantasy

oNGoINGrobertsdaleMagnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday nightsilverhillThe Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 4-7 p.m.

LiVE LOCAL MUsiC superfunk Fantasy will be at the Bluegill Aug. 17.


By scott Gentry [email protected]

Last week, we learned that not all beers are best served ice cold. Please keep in mind the impor-

tance of glassware, too. Here’s another neat experiment. Find a

few different types of glasses and a six pack of your choice. As you make your way through the beer, try pouring into different glasses (wine glass, pint glass, right out of the bot-tle, your old lady’s high heels, etc.) to see how much of a difference the glass makes. Again, there’s not necessarily a hard and fast rule here, but some concepts do apply.

Lighter beers like to be served in tall, slender glasses, while bold, strong flavored beers prefer more globe shaped glasses. It is always best to pick a glass that accommodates the head of the beer and allows the head to stick around as you enjoy it. The head does more than look pretty; it keeps tasty volatile compounds in the beer longer so that you can enjoy more of them. Otherwise they have the tendency to evaporate out.

Frosted glasses are generally no good. Even for American light lagers, they’re not preferred. It is also best practice to hand wash your glassware so as to avoid leaving any rinse aid residue, which destroys the head.

Going GrEEN this summer

serving beers the right way, part 2

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Jon robitailleBeer/Wine Specialist at Cain’s Piggly [email protected]

Vinho Verde is a perfect summer wine — crisp and light, tart and a little fizzy. And, all this from a green wine!

Actually, the wine is not green; the name Vinho Verde means green wine or young wine and can be a white, red or rosé. Anything labeled Vinho Verde is meant to be consumed within a year of bottling.

Originating in the Minho province of Portugal, Vinho Verde is second to Port as the best known wine exported out of that country. The region stretches from the Span-ish border to south of Oporto. The soils are acid-rich and granite based, giving a slight minerality to the wine.

The region is also characterized by its many small growers who train their crop to grow high off the ground, up fences, telephone poles and trees so they can cultivate vegetable crops below. This practice adds an herbal ele-ment to the flavor profile.

Because Vinho Verde is not a grape varietal and a large

variety of grapes are allowed in making this wine, you should expect to experience a full range of flavors when going from wine to wine. The two most successful white grapes used in making Vinho Verde are Alvarinho and Loureiro. Typically, the grapes used do not reach great doses of sugar; therefore, Vinho Verde does not require an aging process. The slight fizz you experience with this wine dates back to the early years of production, in which malolactic fermentation gave it a slight effervesce. Today, the characteristic spritz is added through carbon dioxide injections.

One to try: Broadbent Vinho Verde NV ($15 or less)

The blend of grapes is 50 percent Loureiro, 40 percent Trajadura and 10 percent Perderna. Expect a flavor profile that includes tart green apples, white peaches and melons with a crisp, clean finish.

scott Gentry

Jon robitaille


see page 27 for answers.


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if you goWhAT: Second annual Lily Pad Invitational Frog Gigging ContestWhEN: Saturday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 WhErE: Check in and prizes awarded at Lap’s Grocery on the CausewayCosT: $100 per boat, participants limited to legal boat limitTICkETs: Available at Campbell Hardware in Robertsdale, L and M Marine in Stapleton or at Quint’s Outdoors in Mobile.Who IT BENEFITs: A portion of the proceeds will benefit Alabama Hunger ReliefFINd oUT MorE: Facebook.com/TSawyerAdventures; 251-752-2214

meet Tom sawyerTom is a 2008 graduate of Robertsdale High School, the son of Bill and Sandra Sawyer and the grandson of Harold and Carol Clendenin of Robertsdale. He now calls Birmingham home, where he started an outdoor nonprofit group called Tom Sawyer Adventures.

Gig frogs, win prizes, fight hunger

By John [email protected]

robertsdale native Tom Sawyer is back for the second annual Lily Pad Invitational Frog Gigging Contest, which will be held this year on Aug. 2 at Lap’s Gro-

cery and Grill on the Causeway.The contest is a way to use outdoor activities to bring

families together.“More than 70 percent of the people attending the event

said it was something they were trying for the first time,” he said. “That’s what this is all about — getting people, particularly family groups, to try something different while at the same time getting out and enjoying the great outdoors.”

Charge for the event is $100 per boat and while Lap’s Grocery will once again be hosting the event, this year contestants will be able to utilize any public waterway in Alabama.

The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 and will continue until early the following morn-ing. Prizes will be offered for the largest number of frogs brought in and for the biggest frog.

Also this year, 10 percent of the profits from the event will be donated to Alabama Hunger Relief.


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