By Emily Williams From Birmingham to Belmont to the bright lights of Hollywood, Walker Burroughs of Vestavia Hills made a name for himself on Season 17 of ABC’s American Idol. He ended his run on the show Sunday in a two-hour episode featuring the season’s top eight contestants singing the music of Queen. With help from the episode’s mentor, Adam Lambert, runner-up from … [Read more...]
New Emergency Protocol Targets Opioid Addiction and Deaths
By Sam Prickett A new initiative from the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Emergency Medicine is looking to approach the opioid epidemic in a holistic way, with the goal of reducing the number of opioid overdose deaths in Jefferson County by 30% over the next three years. The emergency department’s medication-assisted treatment protocol will not only focus … [Read more...]
Love, Prayer and Quality: JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pies Owner Credits Her Mother’s Example for Starting Her on the Path to Good Food
By Ingrid Howard Guests at Tuesday’s fifth annual Magic City Chocolate Challenge had the opportunity to taste unlimited chocolate creations from some of Birmingham’s best bakers and chocolatiers. In her first year participating in the event, JaWanda Jackson offered guests miniature sweet potato pies, which she calls “love in a cup.” Jackson has been perfecting her sweet … [Read more...]
Cooking in Color: Christine’s Spices Up ShowHouse Gourmet Kitchen
By Donna CorneliusThe kitchen in this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse should give those who see it a real wake-up call. It’s a spicy mix of cheerful color, chic accessories – and some touches of fun, too.Jean Clayton, owner of Christine’s in Mountain Brook Village, said she wanted the kitchen to be warm and bright.“For whatever reason, the kitchen is always a gathering … [Read more...]
Mama Said
By Sue MurphyI saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “I’ll always remember what Mama used to say to me … ‘What’s the matter with you??’” I laughed, but I also cringed. For better or for worse, my voice was part of the soundtrack of my girls’ childhood. The phrases, “Brush your teeth,” “Do your homework,” and “If I have to come up there one more time …” … [Read more...]