There’s a lot of important and exciting books with local connections out right now. Here's what I shared this month on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. Werewolf Hamlet By Kerry Madden-Lunsford Humor, heart and Shakespeare come together in this new book for middle-school readers by local author Kerry Madden-Lunsford. Werewolf Hamlet is the story … Continue reading Local, local, local reads
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
Opening a bar in a small town in the Bible Belt takes some faith. And vision. And a certain amount of determination. Kyle and Kim Baumgartner, owners of The B Pub in Andalusia, have all that and more. The B Pub a small-town bar with a big-city approach to craft cocktails and a lovely, carefully … Continue reading Cheers to The B
Here are three gift-worthy books: one for an aspiring (or seasoned) cook in your life, one for a fiction lover who travels in pages and another just for you—just for the thrill of it. These are what I shared this month on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements … Continue reading Getting Gifty
You can taste the world at Rayza’s Sushi, Steak and Seafood in Daphne. That’s because chef-owner Mochamad Rayza’s experience spans the globe. Rayza's is the place for award-winning fresh sushi on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The South Alabama restaurant, owned by Rayza and his wife, Laura, offers beautiful, inventive sushi; delicious steaks; and lots of … Continue reading Great Food for a Greater Purpose
Here's what I shared this month on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. An award-winning memoir about a young Native American woman to mark Native American History Month, one of my favorite recent reads and a cookbook I'll use to navigate Thanksgiving. Whiskey Tender: A Memoir by Deborah Taffa This Native memoir has racked up … Continue reading Gather Together with Great Books
Troup’s Pizza in the Cahaba Heights neighborhood is a family business serving families while creating family, too. The husband-and-wife team of Terrill and Ashley Brazelton are known for their great food and genuine, warm hospitality, but they serve their community way more than that. I sat down with Terrill and Ashley recently for a story … Continue reading Troup’s is Serving the Community One Slice at a Time
Here are the books I shared this month on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. Two books for young readers to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and a cookbook I'll be using for holiday cooking. Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez This is a favorite book among teachers of young readers in grades 4-7. It’s … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month and Beyond
Looking for fun and adventure and new, fresh flavors? Go grocery shopping at Mi Pueblo. Because Mi Pueblo is more than just a supermarket. It’s an experience. Mi Pueblo has been sharing flavors from around the world for nearly two decades. In addition to foods from all over the world, there’s a café, a bakery, … Continue reading Mi Pueblo: Your Local Connection to Global Flavors
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