James Beard award-winning chefs Frank Stitt and Bryant Terry will be featured in a discussion on “Food and Community in the South” during the 2022 Chenoweth Lecture Amanda Storey, executive director of Jones Valley Teaching Farm, will be moderator, and chef Ama ‘Ifabagmila’ Shambulia, the owner and operator of A Beautiful Life Enterprises, also will be … [Read more...]
Ooey Gooey: Traditional or Avant Garde, Plates of Creamy, Cheesy Pasta Bring Peace
By Anne RuisiWhat is the ultimate comfort food?Mashed potatoes and gravy come close, but to many of us, nothing beats macaroni and cheese. The melted cheese in and on top of the casserole stretches out in steaming strings as you scoop a big spoonful onto your plate. On Nov. 13, Community Grief Support’s junior board will celebrate the South’s ultimate comfort … [Read more...]
Celebrating 100 Years of Life: Centenarian Was Around for WWII and the Start of Southern Living, Fueled Creation of Cahaba River Society
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. Judy Butler didn’t let a first impression keep her from learning more about Eugene Britt Butler, the man who would become her husband. She lived up the hill from Butler in Vestavia Hills’ River Run community and had come home to tend to her dog, Molly. “Britt was in my yard where that playground equipment is with a chain saw … [Read more...]
On-Trend and Timeless Colors, Design Featured at Inspiration Home
By Virginia MacDonaldThe Inspiration Home’s main living room space with an open concept that includes the kitchen was designed by the team from Stock & Trade design.“Our design aesthetic typically focuses on using a neutral color palette that blends well with other designs,” said Christopher Rankin, executive vice president of creative product and development at … [Read more...]
Showcasing Tradition: BH&G Inspiration Home Reflects Trends Moving Back to Classical Styles
By Virginia MacDonaldThis year’s Inspiration Home, sponsored by Birmingham Home and Garden Magazine, showcases a national trend of returning to classical and traditional decor.The overall design of the house is timeless and classic, and the décor features a return to antiques and tradition. “It is interesting to see how design architecture and building trends … [Read more...]