By Donna CorneliusThe Woodlawn High School Urban Farm sows more than seeds.The Jones Valley Teaching Farm program, which went into operation during the 2016-2017 school year, not only teaches students about food and farming, but also helps them harvest lifelong skills and interests.“They learn sustainable agricultural practices, which is an … [Read more...]
Exploring Good Eats: This Year’s Birmingham Restaurant Week Is Bigger Than Ever
By Donna Cornelius Russell Hooks has learned it’s wise to pace himself during Birmingham Restaurant Week. He and his wife, Amber, are the founders of Happenin’s in the ’Ham, which uses multiple media platforms to spread news about Birmingham events and activities. They’re also two of the official BRW bloggers. That means from Aug. 11-20, when the annual culinary affair is in … [Read more...]
Oil in the Family: Cissy LeMoine Goes Back to Her Roots to Make Infused Olive Oils
By Donna Cornelius Most people heading for the beach take along sunscreen, beach towels and swimsuits. Cissy LeMoine and her mother, Phyl Smith, used to pack something extra: empty olive oil bottles. “We clanked when we walked,” said LeMoine, laughing. The reason the two Vestavia Hills women toted the bottles to Destin, Florida, was also the incentive for LeMoine’s new … [Read more...]
Comfort Food Festival: New Event Focuses on a Favorite Dish – Mac and Cheese
By Donna Cornelius Birmingham is home to food festivals that celebrate chili, gumbo and barbecue plus cultural creations with Italian, Greek, Lebanese and Cajun flavors. But one of the most popular dishes in the country has been left off the menu – until now. On Aug. 6, Community Grief Support will host its first Magic City Mac N’ Cheese Festival. Restaurants, food trucks and … [Read more...]
A Curated Culinary Concept: Market Table Has Café, Food to Go – Plus a Butcher
By Donna Cornelius It’s five o’clock. Do you know where your dinner is? Market Table, which opened in Homewood last month, wants to help you find a tasty answer to that question. The combination café-market has food that’s ready for you to take home, heat and eat. It also has ingredients for those who want to cook at home. What’s more, the store serves breakfast and lunch … [Read more...]