Recipe: Decadent Brownie Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
What’s your favorite summer memory? Mine is hearing the ice cream truck drive down our street while playing an intense game of hopscotch with my cousins.
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Stay safe this football season with these tailgating electrical safety tips from UAB
Football season has arrived, and for many that means the return of a fan-favorite activity: tailgating.
Alabamians churn up 13 ice cream recipes worth screaming for
Anne Ward has been making her Butter Buckle Ice Cream Dessert for many years and says it has been a staple for family gatherings.
There is still time to visit your favorite Alabama farmers market
Sure, it’s Labor Day weekend and the unofficial end of summer, but that doesn’t mean farmers are done growing great fruits and vegetables and making them readily available at the farmers markets throughout the state.
Can’t Miss Alabama: Enjoy the holiday weekend at Smith Lake Park’s Sweet Tater Festival, OWA’s Labor Day party
If you love sweet potatoes, you will want to be in Cullman for the Sweet Tater Festival Sept 1-2 at Smith Lake Park.
Alabamians churn up 13 ice cream recipes worth screaming for
Anne Ward has been making her Butter Buckle Ice Cream Dessert for many years and says it has been a staple for family gatherings.
Recipe: Light & Fluffy Peach Cake
There’s something about summer that calls for light, fluffy and fruity desserts. Light & Fluffy Peach Cake is a breeze to make, thanks to a little help from a boxed cake mix.
6 places to enjoy authentic Indian cuisine in metro Birmingham
From the spicy pickle achari to baked-rice biryanis and piquant curries, several new restaurants in and around Birmingham are hungry to teach the ABCs of flavorful cuisines from the Indian subcontinent.
Recipe: Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
Homemade lemonade is perfect any time of the year, but I especially love it on a hot summer day. And though there are some great mixes out there, there’s nothing quite like homemade, freshly squeezed lemonade.
Can’t Miss Alabama: Jazz up your weekend in Birmingham’s Historic 4th Avenue Business District
Birmingham’s Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival is slated for Saturday, Aug. 24, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a day filled with music, food, vendors and community.
Young cooking star Bryson McGlynn leads ALBBAA to win in Alabama Wild Game Cook-off
Bryson McGlynn, the 12-year-old from Opelika who won season nine of MasterChef Junior, and Troy, Alabama, Chef Ricky Albright of Iron Fire Cooking, joined with the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) as a cook team to capture First Place State Finals at the recent State Championship Wild Game Cook-off sponsored by the Alabama Wildlife Federation.
A guide to the best burgers in Alabama
From the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores to the Appalachian Mountains, here’s your guide to the best burgers across Alabama, where every bite is flavor-packed.
Back-to-school health: UAB’s top strategies to keep your family germ-free
Cleaning commonly touched surfaces with soap and water and disinfectant sprays can kill germs and lower chances of becoming infected.
Shrimply the best: Discover Alabama’s shrimp industry
As Bubba Blue famously said in “Forrest Gump,” shrimp is the fruit of the sea. Whether you like it barbecued, boiled, broiled, baked or sautéed, this small creature sure makes a big impact in Alabama.
