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Category Archives: Chefs

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This little piggy plants a garden – {Swine & Wine}

The jonquils are popping up with their bright yellow blooms and I’m thanking the heavens for the imminent arrival of spring. Soon pear trees will … Read more »

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Home is where this ode is.

A lot of people ask me about Birmingham. As a result, I suppose I’ve unconsciously created my own little elevator pitch for the Magic City, after answering … Read more »

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Magic City Chatroom: Martie Duncan, Food Network Star

Y’all know I love a good party. And I love food. Marry the two, put ‘em on a Southern table, and it’s a match made … Read more »

Oh, you know, just a little Blueberry Brown Sugar Gratin, via Food Swoon.

Full of Flavor

If asked to narrow down Birmingham’s best assets to just one *really* superb characteristic, I’d waste no time in handing you a fork. Frank Stitt’s baked grits, … Read more »