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Forces of Faith
“There are still those who believe that God does not call women to pastor. It does not deter me from the call, though. I think I’ve changed some people’s minds.” — Alyce French Johnson, pastor at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Meet five women who are transforming...
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A Sweet Treat from Jackie Joseph
Summer Stone Fruit Sabayon, recipe by Jackie Joseph. Try this recipe for Summer Stone Fruit Sabayon! The demise of the hospitality industry during quarantine forced local baker Jackie Joseph to take a huge step out of her comfort zone into other realms of the...
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Life is Sweet for Jackie Joseph
Jackie Joseph, now owner of her own bakery named JJBakes & Co., struggled when she lost her job during the pandemic, but went on to win the Food Network's competition show Best Baker in America. When this baker lost her job during the pandemic, she had to think...
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Sip-Worthy Drinks
Gold Dust Woman at Barn8 Restaurant - Hermitage Farm. We’ve tried them and love them! Here are some of our top picks of cocktails and mocktails that will light up your summer days and nights. Randi Densford, beverage director at Barn8 of Hermitage Farm refers to the...
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Taking Bar Hospitality on the Road
Adrienne Cole, owner of Marigold Catering Company. Adrienne Cole, owner of Marigold Catering Co., is bringing the party to the people with the addition of her mobile bar, which serves craft cocktails and beverages from eye-catching tap vehicles. Why a mobile bar?...
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“The Secret is the Gift in the Hands,” Part 2
The Bayou’s fried seafood platter includes stuffed scallops, frog legs, shrimp, cod fish, catfish, fries and coleslaw. More Black chefs share the stories behind the foods they’ve created and talk about how the culinary trailblazers in their families have influenced...
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A Recipe for Change: The LEE Initiative’s Women Culinary and Spirits Program
The chefs took part in cooking seminars and some friendly competitions in the state-of-the-art GE Monogram Experience Center. While the world went into quarantine and the restaurant industry teetered on the brink of collapse, Chef Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek rolled...
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“The Secret is the Gift in the Hands.”
The Juggernaut: SuperChefs became known for their candy bacon because of its sweet and savory flavor. They cook the bacon halfway, toss it in brown sugar and continue cooking it so that the brown sugar marinates in the bacon. Three Black chefs share the stories...
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A New Drink of Choice for the Conscientious Cocktailer
From left, Lexie Larsen (COO), Abbey Ferguson (CRO), and Lauren Chitwood (CEO) are co-founders of Spiritless. | Photo by Amy Campbell Photography Local entrepreneurs provide a non-alcoholic option for those who are purposefully sober, others who want...
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Get Fancy with your Picnic
"After being stuck in the house during the global pandemic, I wanted to be outside more than ever, around my family and friends but in a socially responsible way," says Ashley Lawson, owner of Picnics in Eden.Ashley Lawson has an idea for a stylish picnic that...
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Bowls of Fresh Goodness — Summery Salads
Cool off with a refreshing salad from one of these three places. Take a bite of this fruity concoction above from Gracious Plenty Catering & Carry-Out. Their strawberry and orange salad contains a spring mix, strawberries, orange slices, goat cheese, house-made...
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Kids Can Learn to Cook
The students learn about food processes, from plants growing in the dirt to chopping produce and cooking complete dishes. On this day the kids are preparing a vegetable pasta dish. If shows like Chopped Junior and Cupcake Wars Kids have taught us anything, it’s that...
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