By Donna Cornelius There’s no middle ground at the Iron Bowl. Alabama fans will be sporting crimson, white and houndstooth, while the Auburn faithful will be decked out in orange and blue. People yell either “Roll Tide” or “War Eagle.” And, for this weekend at least, even the most devoted family members and friends tend to snarl at each other if they’re on opposing … [Read more...]
Starting from Scratch: Ashley Tarver’s New Business Rekindles Her Love for Cooking
By Donna Cornelius Ashley Tarver’s eyes light up when she talks about her new business. The Vestavia Hills native recently launched Domestica, which offers meal prep, kitchen reorganization and even grocery shopping. “I’m a private chef without the expense,” she said. Tarver isn’t one to shy away from new adventures. Before starting Domestica, she sharpened her culinary … [Read more...]
City Flavors: Food Tours Offer a Taste of Downtown Birmingham
By Donna Cornelius Annie Reynolds had just paid for a business license for her fledgling company and, like many new business owners, was wondering if she’d done the right thing. But on her way home, she got a text from a friend that seemed to confirm she’d picked the right time to start Birmingham Taste Tours. The text said Highlands Bar and Grill had won the James Beard … [Read more...]
Big Opportunities for Big Spoon: Creamery’s Edgewood Location Could Open by End of 2018
By Ingrid Schnader Ever since Big Spoon Creamery owners Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara started their ice cream company, they have wanted to open a storefront in Homewood, they said. By the end of this year or early 2019, they’ll finally be able to do that. Big Spoon’s second storefront will be at 929 Oxmoor Road in Homewood, in a space that previously housed Sprout & … [Read more...]
Spanish Exploration: Homewood Native’s Book Is an Insider’s Look at Basque Country Food, Culture
By Donna Cornelius A new book about an enigmatic, food-centric region in Spain already is stirring up a stateside buzz. “Basque Country: A Culinary Journey Through a Food Lover’s Paradise” made Food and Wine magazine’s recent list of the best cookbooks debuting this fall. Highly regarded chefs Frank Stitt and José Andrés are praising the book, with Andrés writing: “This is … [Read more...]