May 2018 – Bigswedefood

Month: May 2018

Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas

Recipe and Photography by Beau Gustafson Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup: 1 ½ cups of sugar 1 ½ cups of fresh-cut strawberries 5 large stalks of coarsely cut rhubarb (save a few […]

Highlands

Frank Stitt and Dolester Miles Take home The James Beard Awards!

After a many years as a finalist Frank Stitt brought home the Outstanding Restaurant of the year award. Though we, in Birmingham, have all know about the amazing artistry he has brought to Birmingham food scene and helping to shape the food culture here he again he will gain some wider recognition. The super talented Pastry Chef Dolester Miles, also from Highlands, was awarded the most outstanding Pastry Chef. Foodies from around the globe will be making there way here to taste the culinary masterpieces. Congratulations to them both!

Fish

What’s Fresh: Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Kohlrabi Slaw

These are hands down the best fish tacos I have ever eaten I hope you enjoy!

B Metro

Roasted Veggie Pesto Bowl

A yummy bowl of goodness the Roasted Veggie Pesto Bowl.

Restaurants

The Simple Life of Carole Griffin

With more than three decades in business in English Village, the baker, restaurateur and businesswoman finds success in simplicity. Written by Joe O’Donnell; Photography by Beau Gustafson For B Metro Music. […]

Fish Market

A Man And His Fish

George Sarris Written by Joe O’Donnell Photography by Beau Gustafson In the end, perhaps more than even the fish, it is the people that matter. “From the first day we […]

B Metro

Success Is Happy People

“This town is too small to go around copying what other people are doing,” Chris Newsome says—his arms crossed tightly—perched on a stool inside his cozy neighborhood restaurant, Ollie Irene. “I mean, it’s a lot of work, but I haven’t heard anyone at the grocery store or farmer’s market complaining about our food or anything like that, so maybe that’s a good metric for our success.”