Looking for a fast and easy weeknight dinner — or perhaps five? Easy doesn't have to mean dull, so try one of these five simple and simply delicious seafood dishes perfect any night of the week. Read more

Weekends at the boardwalk, beach bonfires, and oyster picnics are a few of the reasons why I live for beach season. I'd give my right arm to spend every sunny afternoon at a place like Sam's Chowder House, but on the days when adirondacks in the sand aren't an option, I'll turn to my kitchen to whip up a few shore-food specialties. Keep reading for seafood-shack-style recipes. Read more

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While dogs and cats are adorable pets, don't forget there are other furry, feathery, and scaly friends high on the cute scale as well! From hedgehogs to parakeets, I've rounded up some cuddly pics of exotic pets. Read more

While I enjoyed amazing bites from some of the world's most prestigious chefs, my favorite meal at the Food & Wine and Rum Festival in Barbados was a traditional buffet that featured local cuisine. The brunch buffet was created by Peter Edey, arguably Barbados' most celebrated chef and the host of five different local cooking shows. Here, you'll get a taste of Edey's take on Bajan favorites: Read more

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Pop into any beach bar along the southern coast of Spain and you'll find sardines on the menu. Fresh-caught sardines are a delicacy native to the region where they're served grilled, seasoned only with chunky salt crystals. Recently, I attended a barbecue where a Spaniard taught me how to make sardines. Read on for the procedure. Read more

It's hard to say what the biggest draw is at California's coastal Half Moon Bay Brewing Company: The seafood is fresh, the views are idyllic, and the brews there are the real deal. But were I pressed, I'd argue that the beer is the best part. All of the restaurant's craft brew offerings are created a door away — and beer doesn't get any fresher than that! While there, I checked out the digs Read more

Stellar brews, seafood, and views — what more could a girl ask for? After some serious arm-twisting, yesterday I made the trek down to the coastal town of Half Moon Bay to pay a visit to Half Moon Bay Brewing Company. The California establishment, which houses a 6,000-square-foot restaurant, a six-room oceanfront inn, and an on-site brewery, just celebrated its 10-year anniversary this month. Read more