By Donna Cornelius One of Birmingham’s newest restaurants doesn’t have dancing forks and spoons like the ones that sing out the welcome-to-the-table tune in “Beauty and the Beast.” But “Be Our Guest” could be the theme song for Rob and Emily McDaniel’s Helen in downtown Birmingham. Chef Rob’s favorite food memories of his grandmother and her cooking inspired the name of the … [Read more...]
From Border to Border: Homewood Friends Bike 2,700 Miles Through the Wild West During Challenging Road Trip
By Rubin E. Grant With their lives moving in divergent directions, five childhood friends from Homewood decided they wanted to do something together in case they couldn’t for a while. So, on July 12, Adam Westfall, Ian Ross, Thomas Gordon, Willis Wood and Reed Whetstone embarked on an arduous bike ride from the Canadian border below Calgary to the border of Mexico, taking an … [Read more...]
‘My Journey Came Full Circle’: UAB Student Tells Her Own Story, Takes Third in National French Essay Contest
By Shannon Thomason Abby Garver, who is graduating from UAB with degrees in French and Spanish, shared her struggle through mental illness and won third prize from more than 1,000 submissions in a national contest held by the American Journal of French Studies. The journal sought essays on the question, “Why did you start learning French?” Garver, of Hoover, placed in … [Read more...]
The Longest Day: Vestavia Residents Get Creative to Raise Alzheimer’s Funds
On June 20, the day of the summer solstice, the Alzheimer’s Association kicked off a fundraising campaign called The Longest Day. The campaign, which lasts through mid-August, calls on fundraisers to use their creativity. Because of the need for caution during the pandemic, participants can come up with their own ways to raise money from at-home or other socially distant … [Read more...]
The New Fashion Statement: Assistance League’s PrimeTime Treasures Crafter Spends Pandemic Making Masks
By Emily Williams The hot new accessory for summer, fall and beyond is undoubtedly the mask. While some people opt for a simple paper mask, stores throughout the Over the Mountain area have equipped themselves with more fashionable options, allowing wearers to coordinate with their outfits and express themselves while hiding their own expressions and remaining healthy during … [Read more...]