Food

We're impressed every weekend at the growing list of awesome vendors and products in the heart of Seaside every Saturday from 9am - 1 pm.

Eight years ago Larry and Beje Beasley discoverd Seacrest while visiting SoWal and fell in love. On a trip four years later, heading back home after spring break they realized it was time for a change.

In days gone by, outdoor produce markets like the venerable “Cotton’s”  dotted the landscape along the major highways of Walton County. Today they're gone, but at the Cypress Cattle and Produce Market on US 331 North you can buy fresh produce and participate in the latest trend to “buy local” by perusing a variety of vegetables that have been raised on the Langford farm right here in Walton County.

Check out this great assortment of upcoming cooking classes at Kitchenique! Classes sell out fast so give them a call at 850-837-0432.

Today let's put a few questions to one of our favorite vendors at the Seaside Farmers Market. Veronica and her husband began attending the Seaside Farmer's Market last February (2011) and have been a regular ever since.

How long have you lived in the area and where are you from?
My husband and I moved to Niceville in September of 2010 when he was relocated by his company.  I am originally from South Florida, but I have lived all over Florida

I started vending at the Seaside market in December of last year when I decided I needed some different ways to spread my name and to sell my products while doing that. The reason I wanted to sell pastries is because of my knowledge in the area.

You're invited to learn how to cook from Executive Chef David Cunningham. Each class, Chef will be teaching and preparing a three course meal. Classes are $60 per person and include all three courses plus wine pairing. Classes start at 11am and run until 2pm. Classes are Saturday, March 3rd (sold out), March 24th, April 14th, May 18th, and May 25th. Please call (850) 486-0973 today to reserve your seat today.

Summer kitchen Cafe in Rosemary Beach is holding a fundraiser for Patty Warsheski on February 25, 2012, from 1pm - 4pm.

Shrimp boil and live music
$60 per person (includes food, non-alcoholic beverages and 2 tickets for
wine/beer). Cash or checks only (payable to The Patti Warsheski Fund). Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the Summer Kitchen or from Patty's sister, Miriam Dillon, at  Miriam@miriamdillon.com.

Henderson Farm started vending at Seaside during the summer of  2010 when they had an excess of delicious, spicy off-season arugula in the garden.  Their friend, Celeste Dick, an enthusiastic supporter of the Seaside Farmer's Market, suggested that we try offering our extra produce there.  And so it began...!