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 [...]
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing glass of wine and fortunately, there are plenty of white wines that pair well with outdoor festivities. Below are 12 summer wines under $25 that you can enjoy at the beach, lake, or at a neighborhood social. RELATED: Wine Sommelier Deb Van Pelt Explains Wine & [...]
Emmanuel Kemiji became only the 12th American to achieve the rank of Master Sommelier. He is also one of nine people to pass the exam on his first attempt. While in town for the 30A Wine Festival, Kemiji sat down with me in the podcast studio at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL, to discuss [...]
If you are eager to open a refreshing "deck & pool" wine this spring and summer, Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent choice. Crisp, tangy, often with flavors of hay, grass, and green herbs, sometimes developing tropical notes, Sauvignon Blanc is a classy white and a "must pour" in warm weather. Thought to be originally from the [...]
