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Cherishing Southern traditions
Preserving and displaying cookbooks and recipe cards Article by Missy Gurley | Photography by Abigail Neal and Missy Gurley In the heart of Cullman, Alabama, where Southern traditions run deep and family ties are cherished, the kitchen is more than just a place to prepare meals. It's a space where memories are made, recipes are passed down and the essence of Southern hospitality comes alive. For many, the most treasured items in the kitchen aren't the newest gadgets or the sleekest appliances...
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True, local flavor
Hank's incorporates favorites from Brothers on Smith Lake Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Leslie Dyer & Aaron Coombs If you haven’t been to (what was once) Rumors Deli lately, you’re in for a real treat. For starters, it’s now called Hank's Sports Bar & Rumors Deli (and has been for a while). It also has an expanded menu that you can’t find anywhere else. Such is the delight that is a true, locally-owned eatery. Owner Aaron Coombs shared, “Rumors Deli was born in a tiny spot in the...
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Discover Gervais & Lulu
'Every time you open a bottle of wine is a special occasion' Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Vincent Desnoes This month, we chat with Vincent Desnoes, who, along with his wife Brooke Desnoes, owns the classic wine shop Gervais & Lulu in downtown Cullman. Cullman City Lifestyle: Can you tell me how Gervais & Lulu came to be? And is there a special meaning behind the name? Vincent Desnoes: The shop is named after my father and my uncle. They worked and sold wine together for over 40...
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A rich martini
Have you tried a KARMA-tini? Article and Photography by Taylor Buckley Pasquale’s Pizza & Pasta is serving up the most delicious drinks and food in Cullman. Around here, we LOVE this featured drink because it incorporates some of our favorite local coffee! Stop by and visit Pasquale’s Pizza & Pasta and tell them we sent you. KARMA-tini Ingredients 1.5 oz. Karma’s Coffee House Cold Pressed Espresso 2 oz. Absolut Vanilia vanilla-flavored vodka .5 oz. Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur .75...
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