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Powell, AL · Food & Drink
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This Alabama Buffet Was Just Voted the Most Mouthwatering All-You-Can-Eat Destination in the State
The rocking chairs are a trap. They are too comfortable. You sit down for a minute after eating and suddenly the idea of going anywhere else seems unreasonable. That is one of the charms of this Alabama buffet, where a cabin-style setting surrounds a spread of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, yeast rolls, sweet tea, and enough other dishes to keep the plate evolving.
The Cullman Tribune
After National Dessert Day, rise to the occasion with a sourdough class at Mavens & Makers
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wednesday, Oct. 14, was National Dessert Day, and plenty of Cullman residents likely celebrated with a slice of pie or a scoop of ice cream. But for those whose sweet tooth leans toward a warm, crusty slice of homemade bread slathered in butter and honey, Mavens & Makers in downtown Cullman has just the thing. The kitchen and home store will host “Sourdough Class with Anett” on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m. at its shop, 302 Second Ave. SE. The two-hour, beginner-friendly class is presented with Danube Delights Bakery and costs $100. “Ready to learn how to make beautiful, crusty sourdough bread from your own kitchen?” the event listing asks. From starter to loaf Participants will learn: How to feed and maintain a sourdough starter How to mix, shape, score and bake a loaf in a Dutch oven How to fit sourdough baking into a busy weekly schedule Each participant will take home a live sourdough starter to keep baking long after class ends. Light refreshments, tea and water will be provided. “Just bring your curiosity – we’ll take care of the rest!” the listing reads. A gathering place for home cooks Mavens & Makers describes
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Order The White Sauce Chicken At This Decatur Pit That Invented It In 1925
Some sauces are a matter of taste. One sauce in north Alabama is a matter of history. Back in 1925, a pitmaster in Decatur started dunking smoked chicken in a tangy white sauce, and the barbecue world has been trying to catch up ever since. Today the same family name still hangs over the door, the pits still run, and the white sauce still lands on the chicken the way it always has.
WAFF
WhistleStop BBQ Festival draws barbecue lovers to MidCity in Huntsville
Barbecue lovers turned out at MidCity in Huntsville on Saturday for the WhistleStop BBQ Festival, which first started in 2001.
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The Best German Food In Alabama Is Hiding Inside This Mom-And-Pop Restaurant
Somewhere between a strip mall parking lot and a plate of bratwurst that’ll make you question every life choice that kept you away this long, you’ll find Ol’ Heidelberg Cafe in Huntsville, Alabama. This place is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why small, family-run spots...
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Some Of The Best Food In Alabama Is Hiding Inside This Tiny Little Restaurant
Nobody told the Old CookStove in Danville, Alabama, that it was supposed to be ordinary, and the Old CookStove clearly never got the memo. This little restaurant is hiding some of the best food in the state inside a modest wood-paneled building, and the people who know about it would like to keep it that way, except they also can’t stop telling everyone they know.
WAFF
Clairey Bakes shares process behind their Giant Stuffed Cookies
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Want to learn how to make Clairey Bakes’ Giant Stuffed Cookies? Well, you’re in luck!. Claire Sharp just joined Tennessee Valley Living to share her culinary secrets! Using her Salty Caramel Cornflake Cookie as an example, she says to get scoops of caramel, freeze them, wrap the cookie dough around the frozen caramel, then bake it!
hvilleblast.com
9 new openings around Huntsville + 2 businesses closing their doors
We’ve got nine new openings to cover this week, including a Chipotle on South Parkway and a couple Italian restaurants, as well as two spots that have closed or will be closing soon. Keep an eye on our Facebook + Instagram for a first-hand look at some of these...
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This Century Old Alabama Soda Fountain Still Scoops Elite Orange Pineapple Ice Cream
A family recipe has to be pretty special to survive more than a hundred years. It helps when the recipe is ice cream. This Alabama soda fountain has been serving orange pineapple scoops since 1918, drawing people who want to taste the signature flavor for themselves. The shop is small,...
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How This Family-Run BBQ Joint Became A Local LEGEND in Decatur, AL
Open daily, 9:30 AM–8:15 PM (dine-in); drive-thru until 8:30 PM. In Decatur, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q has been smoking meat over hickory since 1925, and the family that started it all still runs the show. 🐷. This family-owned barbecue restaurant is the birthplace of Alabama’s famous white barbecue sauce,...
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Co-founder of Angel’s Island Coffee highlights new initiative
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - It’s Dyslexia Awareness Month! You have an opportunity to help local kids get dyslexia testing and specialized tutoring! That’s because at Angel’s Island Coffee, they’re giving a portion of every single cup and bag sold to The Dyslexic Difference. Angel...
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Some Of The Best Cajun Food In Alabama Is Hiding At This Hard-To-Find Country Restaurant
There’s a purple building sitting off a country road in Harvest, Alabama, and it contains what might be the most delicious secret in the entire state. That secret goes by the name LJz Backyard Bayou, and once you find it, you’ll wonder how it stayed hidden from you for this long.
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Why Do Alabamians Keep Driving To Cullman For Old-Fashioned Fried Pies? Six Spots Explain It
Cullman County has a quiet habit of turning a quick errand into a fried pie stop. The half-moon pastries show up at orchard counters, small-town cafes, barbecue joints, and even a burger chain with deep Alabama roots. Some come with a cup of coffee and a breakfast plate, while others...
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FOX54 News
New farm-to-table restaurant 'Corban's Smash House' coming to Huntsville, aimed at inclusivity
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This Alabama Barbecue Joint Still Finishes Its Chicken With Original White Sauce From 1925
Yes, Alabama has some explaining to do. It has been part of Alabama barbecue since 1925, with smoked chicken giving that tangy sauce exactly the kind of partner it needs. A century later, the combination is still going strong. The chicken spends hours over hickory before meeting the sauce, which...