By Sarah Kuper Born on the BayouAlthough Jeremy Downey has had oysters on the brain for the past few weeks, (see story nearby) he’s always thinking about seafood, especially when it comes to the holidays. It reminds him of home. Downey hails from Bayou La Batre, so shrimp, crab and oysters are as traditional as turkey at his Thanksgiving table. “We take it in more of … [Read more...]
‘A Gem of a Place’: Former Savage’s Bakery Owner Brings Beauty to Homewood Alleys, Sidewalks
By Sarah Kuper After years spent making cakes beautiful, former Savage’s Bakery owner Van Scott has now turned his artistic eye to the area outside the Homewood institution. Passing the bakery on to his daughter has given him the freedom to branch out, Scott said. “I’m there every day but I don’t have to be monitoring employees or answering the phone. With all that time on … [Read more...]