David Beckmann, winner of the 2010 World Food Prize and president of the Alliance to End Hunger and Bread for the World, will be in Birmingham Nov. 10-11.He will have a book signing and presentation open to the public Nov. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Leaf & Petal at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for his new book, “Exodus from Hunger.” Beckmann will speak at 4 … [Read more...]
Service Guild Cooks Up Gourmet Dinners Event
The Service Guild’s annual Gourmet Dinners Event will be Nov. 20 at homes and venues throughout the Birmingham metro area.This year’s theme, “Living Our Legacy,” celebrates the work of the guild, which supports the Bell Center for Early Intervention, a facility that works with children at risk for developmental delay.The Gourmet Dinners Event gives guests the … [Read more...]
Veterans Will Be Honored At Patriotic Tribute
The Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation will host its third annual Patriotic Tribute Nov. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Alabama Veterans Memorial Park off I-459 at Liberty Parkway’s exit 23.Last year, the tribute was selected as the number one patriotic event in the nation by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.The afternoon will be filled with many educational and … [Read more...]
An Inspiring Goal
By Donna CorneliusIn soccer, an unlikely kick that shoots the ball into the goal is a thrilling sight.No less exciting is the unexpected connection between a group of Over the Mountain soccer supporters and some inner city kids who needed a helping hand.Members of the Alabama Women’s Soccer Foundation have reached out to the NorthStar Soccer Club, an organization … [Read more...]
Junior League of Birmingham ‘Tables of Content’ Featured Recipes
Basil and Sun-dried Tomato BrieServes 4 to 61 (5-inch) round Brie cheese4 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained4 garlic cloves1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1½ tablespoons chopped pine nuts, toasted1½ tablespoons chopped fresh basilCut off the top rind of the Brie and discard. Arrange the round on a platter. Process the sun-dried … [Read more...]