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Beau Gustafson

Photographer,Entrepreneur, Father and Teacher of Traditional Health Arts from Denver Colorado, now living and working in Birmingham , Alabama with my better half Holly Dikeman.

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Distilled

For the first time since Prohibition, local distilleries are geared up and turning out high quality spirits that hold a little of their own magic from the magic city.

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Fettuccine with Sardines and Sugar Snap Peas

Fettuccine with Sardines and Sugar Snap Peas ½ a package (200 grams) fettuccine 2 cups sugar snap peas 1 grapefruit, pulled into sections, skin removed 5 tablespoons walnut halves salt […]

5 Point Oyster House

Five Point Public House Oyster Bar

George Reis opens Five Point Public House Oyster Bar. Written by Jan Walsh Appeared in B Metro Photography by Beau Gustafson Five Point Public House Oyster Bar is a casual, […]

Another Broken Egg

Buttermilk Pancakes at Another Broken Egg

Another Broken Egg whips up a new pancake. By Jan Walsh Appeared in B Metro Photography by Beau Gustafson Watch out, buttermilk—there’s a new short stack in town.Another Broken […]

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Wooden Goat

The Avondale neighborhood welcomes Wooden Goat. Written by Jan Walsh Appeared in B Metro Photography by Beau Gustafson Wooden Goat brings a new taste to the bustling streets of Avondale: a fresh […]

Avocado

Salmon Salad with Jicama & Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing: ¼ avocado, peeled, pit removed ½ […]

Fire-Roasted Okra and Padron Peppers with Marinated Farmhouse Cheese

Fire-Roasted Okra and Padron Peppers

Fire-Roasted Okra and Padron Peppers with Marinated Farmhouse Cheese Ingredients: 1 package Marinated Farmhouse Cheese, Day Spring Dairy (www.dayspringdairy.com) marinated and fire-roasted okra, Harvest Roots Farm ginger beer, Harvest […]

Chocolate Chili

Ingredients for Chili Powder: 2 tablespoons smoky paprika 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder 2 teaspoons oregano 1 ½ teaspoons cumin 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 […]

Arugula Salad

Arugula and Escarole Salad with Blood Orange and Maple Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS for Salad 2 blood oranges, peeled and pulled apart […]

Asagio Cheese

Apple Tart with Cheddar and Creme Fraise

Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed, rolled a little thinner, and cut into 5-inch rounds 3–4 large apples, cored and thinly sliced creme fraise ¾ cup of shaved white […]

Asagio Cheese

Spaghetti Squash with Asagio Cheese

Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash 2 cups fresh Asiago cheese (save some for garnish) 2 leeks, finely cut into small circles handful of pumpkin seeds 6 cloves of garlic, finely […]

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Spinach Quinoa Salad with Cremini Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 cup red quinoa, cooked per instructions on package 1 handful cremini mushrooms, washed and sautéed briefly in olive oil 1 cup baby spinach leaves, washed raw cashews and […]

Chefs

Ovenbird

Chris Hastings is the keeper of a new flame at OvenBird. Written by Jan Walsh Photography by Beau Gustafson To the city’s excitement, Chris and Idie Hastings (owners […]

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Chicken Coconut Curry Soup

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons coconut oil 1 lb. chicken strips 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips ½ a large white onion, cut into 1-inch strips 1 cup broccoli, chopped […]

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