Fresh basil is as fragrant s many flowers, perfuming the air with its slightly sweet, bright and refreshing scent. Just a little can transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean and delivers a big punch of intense flavor with no added calories or salt. Here are two easy ways to add this aromatic herb … Read More
Find out how leaving bitterness behind and forging ahead with forgiveness can positively impact your health. English poet Alexander Pope famously wrote, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” And for many spiritual people, the notion of forgiveness is a central tenet of their faith, a selfless act bestowed upon someone who has wronged them … 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
Alabama has abundant natural beauty, and all over the state, new paved trail systems are inviting people to get outside for a walk, run or bike ride and take full advantage of our outdoor assets. In North Alabama, the Singing River Trail is currently in progress and will be the area’s longest trail/greenway, connecting Limestone, … Read More
When Emily Burwell was in college, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She beat it. But it was found during a routine mammogram. Prior to her mother’s illness, Emily’s family had no known history of breast cancer, so it wasn’t something the women in her family were particularly concerned about. After her mother’s cancer, … Read More
Fresh-picked strawberries are only with us for a short time each spring; get out and get some while the gettin’ is still good. Strawberry season is coming to Alabama, and for the winter-weary, its arrival is highly anticipated. The ruby gems are a sign that spring is here and in full swing, and they’re a … Read More
In 2008, a very healthy and active 48-year-old Beverly Helton, who up until the moment she detected a lump in her breast felt “just fine,” was diagnosed with stage III invasive breast cancer. She beat it. Then, in 2017, she was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer, and she’s beating that too. Through both journeys, … Read More
Plenty of people can draw or paint a likeness of another person. But when a portrait is more than an accurate depiction of someone’s physical appearance, when it captures and conveys not just how they look but who they are – that’s art. For Montgomery artist Elana Hagler, there’s a bit of science in it … 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