Discover St. Clair • 8th November 2012

Frankie’s Fried Pies

Fried foods may be bad for the heart, but they’re oh so great for the soul. Done right, a deep-fried anything can be heaven in a flaky golden container. Case in point, in an episode of the old WB television series Gilmore Girls titled “Deep Fried Thanksgiving” the character Jackson Belleville, Sookie’s main squeeze, insists on frying a turkey for Thanksgiving in the front yard.

Southern Cooking & Lifestyles • 1st October 2003

Pink Martin's Peppermills

After thinking he had successfully retired, Pinky Martin learned a little television exposure is everything it's cracked up to be.

Tailgater Magazine • 10th May 2019

Final Four Cocktails

The Final Four is upon us and it’s time to settle in with an adult beverage as we cheer on our team to victory. If you’re looking for a drink to help you support your team in an authentic fashion, then give one of these regional cocktails a try. This the Auburn’s first ever trip to the Final Four and the Auburn Family is ecstatic to say the least.

Tailgater Magazine • 10th May 2019

Tailgater: James Hromadka

Deep in heart of Texas, and, therefore, football country, James Hromadka has set his enthusiasm for tailgating on the sport of soccer, specifically the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. A charter member of the Texian Army, one of the largest independent supporters groups for the Dynamo, Hromadka is currently the treasurer and travel director of the 501(c)(7) organization, but, perhaps most importantly, he’s the grill master. A financial advisor by day, this sportsman and outdoorsman is so

Tailgater Magazine • 26th March 2019

Unique Major League Eats

If you’re planning on attending a big league baseball game this year, break out the antacids. You’re going to need them. Concession stands at stadiums around Major League Baseball are unleashing some new culinary inventions in 2019 that will most certainly test your gastrointestinal system – and the laws of physics in some cases.

Tailgater Magazine • 26th March 2019

Soccer Stadium Eats

With summer upon us and families out and about looking for fun things to do while school is out, it’s a good time to see a Major League Soccer game. With soccer considered the world’s game, it stands to reason that the food choices at MLS venues would reflect culinary cultures from all over the globe.

Tailgater Magazine • 6th October 2018

Tailgater Magazine - Cornhole

I don't know if you're anything like me, but when I think of tailgating I think of three things - good food, large crowds of happy people, and cornhole.

Tailgater Magazine • 22nd April 2018

You Gotta Try This!

With baseball season officially open, it’s time to head down to your local stadium to take in some of the action and, of course, scarf down some ballpark eats. If you’re the adventurous type and feel like breaking out of the hotdogs and pretzels routine, then you MUST check out these five crazy items at Major League Baseball stadiums around the country.

Tailgater Magazine • 22nd April 2018

March Madness Eats!

As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament moves into the Sweet 16 and beyond, it’s time to get serious about what snacks to nosh on while you watch some team from North Carolina win the title (Tarheel State fatigue, anyone?).

Scout.com • 17th December 2017

5 Regional Sodas For Your Next Tailgate

Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale Buffalo Rock Bottling, Birmingham Alabama [MEDIA:1397997] First bottled in 1901 as a remedy for stomach ailments, this Birmingham, Alabama tradition isn’t your average ginger ale. Much darker in color, Buffalo Rock packs a spicy, powerful punch that’ll put some hair on your chest. Many Buffalo Rock drinkers call it a “ginger cola”, while others claim to the drink does help alleviate some stomach problems like motion sickness. Buffalo Rock is delicious when poured over van

Tailgater Magazine • 16th December 2017

World Food Championships

You guide to good food, good drink and maybe even $100,000 on the Gulf of Mexico.

Portico Magazine • 15th December 2017

Snack Time!

From Grapico to Golden Flake, these Magic City specialties have put Birmingham on the snack-food map. Put that in your sweet tea and sip it!

Issuu • 14th December 2017

Myron Mixon: The Pitmaster Speaks

Myron Mixon, one of the most successful and colorful characters on the competitive BBQ circuit, discusses his life in barbecue and his sudde...

Portico • 13th December 2017

Three Alarm Fare

Feature story about the food of several Birmingham area firemen. From the February 2004 issue of Portico Magazine.

Discover St. Clair • 12th December 2017

St. Clair's Best BBQ

Feature story on three new joints cooking up some great barbecue in St. Clair County, Alabama. Published in Discover St.Clair, February 2012...

Discover St. Clair • 7th August 2014

House of Q

In the crazy, competitive world of competition barbecue, a new star is on the rise, and he just happens to call St. Clair County home. John Coon with his Kansas...

Birmingham Magazine • 24th December 2017

Birmingham BBQ Banter

My first magazine cover story from the July 2000 issue of Birmingham Magazine focusing on the tradition of barbecue throughout the region.