Some like it hot, and if you’re in this fiery faction, and you like to “eat local,” you’re in luck. Several spicy Alabama-made treats are available to really turn up the heat. Southern Chili Lab Hot Sauces & Chili Crisp This brand-new, Alabama-coast-based condiment company is turning out several varieties of hot sauce and a … Read More
Our state is home to quite a few innovative cooks and companies creating all manner of edible products. Check out some of our favorite Alabama-made snacks, sauces and sweets. Wickles Pickles: Salty and tangy with a little sweet and a nice punch of spice, Wickles Pickles are “wickedly delicious.” Based in Dadeville, this pickle purveyor … Read More
‘Tis gift-giving season again! Need something special for those special to you? Check out our list of gifts from Alabama makers and a few items that will say “you mean a lot to me” AND support the vital work of The Joy to Life Foundation. Alluring Lures: Weston Epperson comes from a fishing family, … Read More
Doing some last-minute shopping? Give the folks on your holiday list gifts from our great state by supporting these Alabama makers and artists. Just click, shop and ship some merry and joy this year. These Socks Rock Soft and super cute, both brightly patterned Zkano [https://zkano.com] socks and the sophisticated footwear from its sister … Read More
When the pandemic put parties and other gatherings on pause, Meredith Reaves started missing the charcuterie boards she’d create for entertaining at home or to take over to a friend’s house. She decided to continue the tradition, even it was just for her and her husband’s at-home date nights. “I started thinking, if we were … Read More
Birmingham-based Ginger Lily Southern Teacakes’ creations are not your average cookie. With intricate designs, a unique brownie-like texture and a more subtle sweetness, the tea cakes (a specific type called springerle) are what baker Cherri Jones calls a “grown-up” cookie. They’re also the result of cross-cultural pollination, based on European traditions but stirring in some … Read More
Considering the multi-layered decadence of cheesecake, the simple story of the Cheesecake Empori-Yum’s start may surprise you. Owner Monique Williams has always enjoyed baking, but when she needed some extra cash for her dream wedding, she started selling cupcakes. The effort worked, but after the wedding, the extra income wasn’t necessary, so she stuck to … Read More