By Maria Barr Wanting a quick upper body burn that you can do anywhere? Look no further! This workout uses only a loop band, and these five exercises are sure to tighten up your upper body and make you feel incredible. Take 15 minutes to cycle through each exercise for 30 seconds each and repeat […]
They are educators, entrepreneurs, Realtors, doctors, artists, managers and CEOs. They represent virtually every professional field and background. Despite their diversity, the members of the 2022 class of 100 Successful Women to Know have certain things in common: They are talented. They are dedicated. They are persistent. And most importantly, they use their many gifts […]
When I was a child, I remember being at my grandmother’s house and sitting on her front porch in a child-size rocking chair they had bought for me. I loved that blue rocking chair, and I felt so special to have it. I have always had loads of energy, so they may have bought me […]
Now that we’re in spring, I figured this would be a good time to incorporate more screen-free activities into my family’s schedule. I admittedly find myself using the TV or the iPad to keep my toddler entertained while I prepare dinner or get us ready for the day ahead. One of my main goals for […]
Bonfire Restaurant was inspired by owner Deneka Alexander’s grandmother, who once had a restaurant on the western side of Jamaica. Alexander recalls nightly bonfires on the beach, where tourists and locals alike would enjoy entertainment and delicious food. “Years later, the memories still live on with her grandchildren,” Alexander says, “so we decided to use […]
Founded by Joshua Lord and opened in September 2019, Blue Dog Bistro reflects Lord and his wife, Amber’s, love of great food and the blue Staffordshire terrier dog breed. The restaurant’s name honors the couple’s beloved dog Blue Bell, who lost her battle with brain cancer after eight months. As founders of the first keto- […]
Shortly after separating from the U.S. Navy, Stefanie Jantz realized her lifelong dream of opening a bakery. A good friend suggested a bagel shop, as none were established in the area at the time. “I started to experiment with recipes, learn the process, and understand the tradition of a bagel,” Jantz says. “However, mine are […]
Juan Maldonado came to the U.S. in 1988 as a 14-year-old and quickly learned the ropes of the restaurant industry by working in his cousin’s restaurant. He went on to launch his first restaurant in Baton Rouge and envisioned opening a Mexican restaurant by the beach. That was when the idea for the first Juan […]
After 20-plus years in fine dining and bistros in South Florida, Executive Chef Joseph Castoro moved to Bay St. Louis to help run the family marina. Knowing that the marina business is busiest in the summer, he devised a small weekend menu for the season consisting of smash burgers and hand-cut fries. In 2014, he […]
“I am so stressed!!” Does that sound like you? The pressures of work, family obligations and other responsibilities affects us all. I hear about it often, and yes, I get stressed out a lot, too. We all do. No matter the cause, the effect of stress is the same. Physically, you may become short of […]
