We’re here in a quaint, upscale development tucked away behind sand dunes and ammophila grasses called Alys Beach. Our mission is to prepare a decadent dinner for 20 for the Destin Wine Charity Auction, an annual event that raises money for a collection of children’s charities. Michael has designed six courses with hors d’oeuvres and dessert that pairs with the wines of Arista Winery and Realm Cellars. Part of the menu is locally-caught cobia, so we took matters into our own hands on a fishing expedition yesterday. After 25 minutes of man vs. fish, man won. See how the events unfolded below. Now… off to prep!
Michael, Matt, and I arrived in Alys Beach at night, a two hour drive from Pensacola Airport. This is the view from our duplex balcony.
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