Regarded as one of the South's best, Chef John Currence made a name for himself in the early 1990s when he opened City Grocery in Oxford, Mississippi. Today the City Grocery Restaurant Group also includes Bouré, Snack Bar, and the fast-growing chain Big Bad Breakfast. https://traffic.libsyn.com/southernamericana/Chef_John_Currence.mp3 I sat down with Chef Currence in his Oxford [...]
For those of you who have savored the incredible flavor of deep-fried turkey, there's nothing more to say. If this pleasure has escaped you, then I suggest you follow the 12 easy steps to a juicy, flavorful deep-fried turkey. RELATED: How to Properly Smoke and Enjoy a Fine Cigar Juicy and delicious deep-fried turkey [...]
There is no question that Mary Alayne Long is a "Southerner" through and through. After hearing her read at an Emerald Coast Storytellers gathering, I knew I had to meet her. After all, true Southerners can spot each other a mile away. https://traffic.libsyn.com/southernamericana/Mary_Alayne.mp3 Born and raised in Heflin, Alabama, Mary Alayne married in her early [...]
In the South, men can usually wear summer attire through October. Then almost overnight, daytime temps can drop from 90 to 65 degrees, prompting the need for a warmer layer of clothing. Adding one or more fall vests to your wardrobe this season not only provides warmth but a dash of comfort and style too. [...]
Sugarcane Jane, comprised of Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee, recently opened for Dwight Yoakum and tour extensively across the Southeast. https://traffic.libsyn.com/b274fb41-ed89-47af-b3af-6f7726ca2830/Sugarcane_Jane.mp3 Based in Loxley, Alabama, the couple first met at a recording studio in Nashville. Anthony began playing and touring with Neil Young when he was only 24. He also made his Grand Ole Opry [...]
