By Emily Williams When Kimberly Stephens and her family found out that her mother, Karen Stephens, had been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease while in her mid-50s, no one was prepared. For more than four years, the family relied on Google to answer any questions they had. It wasn’t until her aunt was diagnosed in 2014 that Stephens called a helpline and found the … [Read more...]
The Gumbo Games: Cooks Will Roux the Day at Episcopal Place’s Annual Competition
By Donna Cornelius Home cooks and professional chefs will stir the pots at a heated competition April 21. More than 40 cooking teams will compete at Gumbo Gala, Episcopal Place’s annual fundraiser. The 13th annual edition of the event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham. Those who attend can gobble up gumbo samples, listen to music from Margaux and the … [Read more...]