If you’re a fan of books and food, you don’t want to miss the Eat Drink Read Write festival, which runs from October 1 to October 7 at the downtown Birmingham Public Library. I recently spoke with librarian Brandon Crawford Smith who is coordinating this year’s event.
Tanesha Sims-Summers Pops in to Talk Kettle Corn
Tanesha Sims-Summers knows that sometimes friends make the best business partners. Magic City Momma recently spoke with her about, Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co, the company she co-owns with Tiffany Turner.
Chef TreJ Wants to Help You Make Memories
Are you looking to create memories this Father’s Day? Tranece Y. Joyner wants to help.
Kristie Cook Experiences the Sweet Smell of Success
Kristie Cook has found the sweet secret to success.
Smart Art Festival This Weekend in the Magic City
On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the UAB Mini Park will be overflowing with arts enthusiasts, intrigued parents…and of course, Birmingham’s youth. The City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services (DYS) will host its third annual Smart Art youth arts festival, designed to expose Birmingham youth to the many cultural arts opportunities available in […]
Take a Road Trip to the Hwy 55 Grand Opening This Weekend
Are you up for a road trip? Head over to Tuscaloosa this weekend for the grand opening of Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries.
Are You Ready for Some Cajun?
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual Girls Inc. Cajun Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 9 at Railroad Park. This casual, family-friendly event featuring a Cajun cooking competition as well as live zydeco music by the Swamp Poppas. Enjoy taste-testing all of your Cajun favorites including gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and […]
Sherri Graves Smith: Author’s sports series scores with readers
Sherri Graves Smith’s life has evolved in ways she never imagined over the last eight years.
What’s for (Thanksgiving) Dinner?
It’s hard to believe it’s time to start thinking about the holidays again. Even though they normally bring some measure of stress, Thanksgiving is one of the few times of year I get in the kitchen and actually throw down. I’m talking up at the crack of dawn, working over a hot stove until late […]
Come Party with Martie: Celebrity Chef Talks Tailgating
Football and food go hand in hand, but what’s a woman to do if she doesn’t have the time or know-how to pull together a terrific tailgate? Call in an expert, of course.