I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about heavy metals in dark chocolate — my favorite and top-rated “healthy” dessert. This all started after a high-profile report from Consumer Reports that raised concerns about heavy metals in some popular dark chocolate brands. Continue reading →

At the end of the 19th century, more than 90% of Alabama had no access to electricity, with people still lighting their homes with candles or kerosene lanterns and most of the cooking still taking place over wooden stoves. However, on Dec. 4, 1906, the trajectory of the state changed forever with the founding of Alabama Power. Continue reading →

I am a self-proclaimed donut enthusiast. I can’t get enough of those tasty critters. I think my love for donuts started when I watched “The Simpsons.” Homer Simpson would eat these tasty, pink-iced donuts with sprinkles, and I just had to have one. I know that it was a cartoon, but they looked so good. Continue reading →

Marsha Gardner’s grandmother used to make her corn pudding many years ago, and “we always thought it was dessert,” the Florala resident recalled. But Gardner prefers to serve it as a side dish. “It’s something unusual that you don’t see every day,” she says. Continue reading →

Looking for amazing Thanksgiving holiday ideas? Can’t Miss Alabama has everything you need to make this season unforgettable! Continue reading →

Sysco recently donated 200 turkeys to distribute to Alabama National Guard (ALNG) soldiers and airmen in need during this holiday season. Continue reading →

Preparing the Thanksgiving turkey does not just happen overnight. There is a great deal of planning involved to have the bird properly thawed and cooked in time to hit the Thanksgiving table. Continue reading →

From the tiny Lacey’s Spring community in North Alabama, family-made specialty tea blends from Piper & Leaf make their way to customers as far away as California and Europe. Continue reading →

If you’re already starting to feel overwhelmed thinking about all of the preparation and cooking that comes with Thanksgiving, here are some Birmingham-area eateries that can help. Continue reading →

“Chicago,” the hit musical, is underway through Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Produced by Apex Touring, “Chicago” is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording. Continue reading →