Shoppers on Site: Beat the Heat Edition
By Nida Ammar and Chris Watson
Beating the summer heat is tough. We have certainly tried to this summer. Whether trying to make our way...
Poaching Chicken
By Chris Watson
For many of us, the minute we see the words “2 cups cooked chicken” we sigh in frustration. We know that we...
Shopper on Site: Blending, Brewing and Baking Edition
Qu'ils mangent de la brioche*
-- Allegedly Marie Antoinette
By Nida Ammar and Chris Watson
As we close out our Explore the Neighborhood summer series we end with...
Rah Rah Sys Boom Bah…Only Local
By Chris Watson
In September of 2015 Auburn University threw the “on” switch to one of the largest video score boards in the country. That...
Shoppers on Site: Beat the Heat Edition
By Chris Watson
Summer is, and should be, about fun. Of course, we think of the obvious: pools, lakes, bikes, and sports. However, when the...
Cool Summer Suppers
By Chris Watson
It is hot, sticky, and an “air you can wear” kind of day. When we are hungry and tired all we can...
Shoppers on Site: Creative Edition
By Nida Ammar and Chris Watson
Going exploring in the summer doesn’t necessarily mean a place. Exploring your creative side can be just as rewarding....
A Family Day Downtown
By Nida Ammar
Oh, summer! How I had plans over plans for you! Parks and pools, museums and zoos and day trips galore. Then reality...
Shoppers on Site: Antique, Unique, and Chic Edition
By Nida Ammar
Yes, summer is for vacations. Summer is also for projects…home projects. No matter if you have built a new room, finished a...
Day Tripping: Wine Country!
By Chris Watson
Anyone who tries to make you believe that he knows all about wines is obviously a fake.
--Leon Adams, The Commonsense Book of...