The wide, open Wiregrass region of Southeastern Alabama has known grazing cattle since colonial times. Fine wines, not so much. But Corks & Cattle Market & Café celebrates both in delicious, inventive, locally sourced ways. This restaurant in Enterprise, owned by Dena Smith, with Chef Zaine Young leading the kitchen, offers exciting foods (including great … Continue reading Deliciously Enterprising
I’m more cook than baker (cooking is way less exact!), however I bake these intensely flavored, crisp cookies from Martha Stewart on repeat when the weather gets cold. They have three kinds of ginger—fresh, crystallized and ground. And they are easy to do, especially when using a small scoop from The Cook Store. Triple Ginger … Continue reading Sweet Treats
I’ve spent the past busy month listening to thrillers and catching up on a thrilling podcast I’ve followed for years. Audio stories make chores (cooking, cleaning, decorating, driving) so much more enjoyable! So I shared them this month this month on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. The White Vault by Fool and Scholar Productions … Continue reading Thrill to These Stories
I was in Phoenix a few months ago for the Les Dames d'Escoffier International annual conference. It's always a busy event, so we went a day early to explore the host city and experience some truly great places to eat before we got down to business. The Phoenix LDEI chapter organized some exciting excursions, and … Continue reading DIY Phoenix
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