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
Books are an amazing way to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and broaden your own perspective. The recommendations for these books I shared on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. come from leaders I trust, All are eye-opening. James By Percival Everett This book has been on my list for a few months, and … Continue reading Fresh Perspectives
Red or white? Well, that’s up to you. But there’s no question that Red or White, the gourmet wine shop and wine bar, should be your go-to place if you like vino and delicious food. You have choices with Red or White. There are four locations around our state, and the concept is attracting national … Continue reading Explore Red or White: Affordable Wines and Culinary Delights
I read the other day that one way to keep your brain healthy is to read things you don’t usually read—new genres or subjects you don’t know a lot about. So, here’s what I took to Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6 this month to expand our reading horizons. The Art Thief: A True … Continue reading Expanding Interests
The Fish Market Restaurant & Oyster Bar on Birmingham’s Southside has served Gulf-fresh seafood, traditional Greek foods and Southern dishes to generations of customers, and now the next generation in the Sarris family is helping make sure this beloved business continues to thrive. The restaurant and seafood market have been around since 1983 when owner … Continue reading A Legacy Restaurant Business
Here's what I brought to Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6 this month--two works of pure escapism and one self-help book. Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan The bestselling, award-winning book by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author has been on my list for a while, and it’s an utterly engaging look at New York in the … Continue reading Summer Reading and Self Help
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