By Donna CorneliusIn a cheerful kitchen, a group of women laugh, talk and ask questions. Some are giving instructions, while others try their hands at peeling potatoes or mixing a salad dressing. It’s a scene that could play out in any cooking class, but this one’s a little different. The enthusiastic teachers are members of Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s … [Read more...]
Outdoor Rooms With Views
By Susan SwaglerAs an interior decorator, Mary Finch is used to creating beautiful, comfortable, livable rooms. So, it made perfect sense for her to do the same with her garden – especially since the walls were already there.When Finch and her husband, Ed, bought their Redmont Park home in 2003, the 1.5-acre property was overgrown with wisteria, kudzu and privet. Once … [Read more...]
Sharing the Journey: Ovarian Cancer Survivor Who Went From Death Sentence to Lifeline Participates in Upcoming Motherwalk
By June MathewsIt was March 2020, and Mary Scott Israel wasn’t feeling well. But in those early days of COVID-19, not feeling well was often attributed to the stresses and fears of the coming pandemic. So, the University of Alabama sophomore brushed off some nagging stomach problems she had been experiencing, and she and her roommate embarked on a long-awaited … [Read more...]
A Current Event: James Beard Winner’s New Restaurant Is Set to Make a Splash
By Donna CorneliusWhen Adam Evans opened Automatic Seafood and Oysters in Birmingham about five years ago, it made a high-water mark on the city’s culinary landscape. Now, he’s set to make another splash with his new restaurant, Current Charcoal Grill.The James Beard Award winner for best chef South in 2022, Evans has partnered for this venture with fellow … [Read more...]
Young Hero: Altamont Student Recognized by Congressional Medal of Honor Society
By Rubin E. GrantEthan Hill was too young to remember much about his first trip to Washington, D.C., but he probably won’t ever forget his recent visit to the nation’s capital.“It was a really cool experience to go to D.C.,” Hill said. “I got to go to all the monuments and museums.”Hill’s trip wasn’t all about sightseeing. He was there for a special occasion and a … [Read more...]