By Donna CorneliusTickle Me Elmo. Furby. The pink ride-in Barbie car.The very mention of these Hot Toys of Christmases Past can cause parents to break into cold sweats as they remember fevered searches for these once-popular playthings.Remember the Beanie Baby craze of just a few years ago? Many a mom thought she could one day finance her kid’s college education by … [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...]
Signature Dishes
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorMulberry Heights is a shop that’s known for timeless antique furniture and accessories that create a calm, warm atmosphere. So it’s not surprising that the same signature style can be found in owner Carolyn Bradford’s Vestavia Hills home.Carolyn, husband Jim and their three children moved into the house nearly 11 years ago. They quickly … [Read more...]
Teen Takes Action
By Molly FolseJournal Staff Writer Ellison Moore wears a stack of bracelets on her left wrist. Some are just for fun, while others chronicle her travels around the world. One reads “Tanzania” in yellow block letters. The 15-year-old from Mountain Brook spent five weeks in the east African country in the summer of 2009 with a teen travel program called Rustic Pathways. Working … [Read more...]