Every week my dad meets with the ROMEOs – Retired Old Men Eating Out. (I have also been told this has been claimed by “Retired Old Methodists Eating Out.”) They gather for breakfast at the same place at same...
I remember the first time I heard about Consider It Joy Baking, I was, in fact, overwhelmed with JOY that there was a bakery in town where I could stop by and get a cupcake! I would normally have to...
I love a good food festival! Fall is when the all the food festivals and culture fairs gear up in and around Birmingham. I'm here to give you the scoop on the when, the where, and the what of...
If you live in the south, chances are, you love biscuits. And not just any biscuit will do! You must have the perfect combination of ingredients to get that tender, flaky, fluffy goodness that many of us look forward...
My love affair with chicken salad began my freshman year at the University of Alabama. Anyone remember the chicken salad at the (now-closed) Crimson Cafe on the strip?? (A moment of silence, please, as we mourn the loss of...
Growing up, Birmingham never struck me as a city having anything necessarily special when it came to food. I remember frequenting the local chain restaurants but not much else. Boy, has that changed. After moving back home from Nashville,...
When it comes to food in the Magic City, we're known for having incredible cuisine and iconic restaurants. Birmingham is home to some of the world's most talented chefs; how lucky are we?! That is no surprise, considering that...
Birmingham's Pizitz Food Hall
One of the many reasons I love living in Birmingham is our food scene. It has exploded over the last few years, and it doesn't appear to be stopping any time soon. There is no shortage...
I grew up in Oklahoma, where barbecue is an important part of life. When my husband and I moved to Birmingham in 2014, we quickly learned that barbecue is a very big deal here, too. We immediately set out...
I’d like to think that I am somewhat of a carb specialist. I know where all the good bread and pastry places are. I even know some of the people who bake goods on the side. Also, I may...
In + Around Birmingham
Homewood’s Central Park is Updated & Better than Ever
The newly updated Homewood Central Park playground is now open! As Homewood residents who love to be outside, my family spends a lot of...
