Purveyor Huntsville is a spirit-driven place, and the wine- and bourbon-inspired menu is just part of it. There's a spirit of camaraderie here between owners Stephanie Kennedy-Mell and Matt Mell and chef Rene Boyz and their knowledgable, friendly staff. There's a shared spirit of gracious hospitality. That's clearly the way to do it. Open for only a few months, … Continue reading Purveyor Huntsville Provides More than Just Great Food
LIfe's little surprises often remain hidden unless you're paying attention. At the Southern Foodways Alliance Winter Symposium held in Birmingham recently, I heard the celebrated female mariachi band La Victoria perform a concert of corridos (storytelling folk songs). They sang about many things including a woman who traveled with her food--and food memories--packed in a suitcase. … Continue reading Mississippi Tamales and More, Thanks to a Los Angeles Mariachi Band
Mi Pueblo, which translates to "My Town," makes grocery shopping an adventure. I love going to this Hispanic supermarket on Green Springs in Homewood! Not just Hispanic, though, it's really a multicultural place with foods from all over the world. You'll recognize products from the United States, and you can get to know other things from … Continue reading Shopping for Food and Fun at Mi Pueblo Supermarket
Here are the books I brought to WBRC Fox 6 on March 6. These works of fiction, thrilling, engaging and informative, will help you make the most of spring break—at home or away. Sunday Silence (Morrow Paperbacks) Nicci French is actually a wife-and-husband writing team—Nicci Gerrard and Sean French—and they’ve sold millions of books all over … Continue reading Fox 6 Books: March
I love to cook. I enjoy chopping what needs to be chopped with my favorite knife. I delight in putting all my ingredients into little bowls so they are ready when I'm ready for them. And I like to pour a glass of wine to sip while I stir. But sometimes I just want to … Continue reading Dinner at My House: Weeknight Fancy Chicken and Rice
My friend Christiana Roussel and I are members of the Birmingham chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International. This is a philanthropic organization of women leaders in food, wine and hospitality. We are a varied group of food writers and bloggers, chefs, restauranteurs, sommeliers, farmers, cookbook authors, cheese makers, educators, food photographers and stylists, nutritionists and … Continue reading A Few of my Favorite Things
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