Author Archives: Alabama News Center
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
