Category: At Home
Writing in peach: Craftsman creates pens from discarded peach wood
Story and Photos by JOYANNA LOVE Peach trees are a mainstay of the Chilton County landscape, but even a healthy tree has to be pruned and eventually cut down to make room for new trees to keep peach p... Read More
Warmed by Love: Debbie Housner shares award-winning chili recipe
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed and by JOYANNA LOVE Whether as a meal or as part of a party spread, chili has long been a colder weather favorite. Debbie Housner makes it about once a month t... Read More
Creative cures: Family’s goats help with simpler lifestyle
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE Moving to a place where they could have some land and have a farm had long been a dream for Jaime and her husband Stan Elliott. “Neither one of us was raised on ... Read More
Peaches add local flare to chicken dinner
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE/ Editor Chilton County peach season will soon be here and Nathan Wilkerson, 2017 Peach Cook-Off winner, has shared one of his favorite savory dishes using the flavorfu... Read More
Stories in the studs: Verbena house tells history of graphite mine family
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by JOYANNA LOVE and Contributed Many wonder what tales the walls of historic buildings would tell if they could talk. The walls and ceilings of a historic home in Verbena ... Read More
Pots of joy: Container gardening brings color to outdoor living space
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE The aged iron gate brings a sense of anticipation for what lays beyond. An English cottage garden lines either side of the path leading to Rachel Giles’ home. Th... Read More
Simple pleasures: Local cooks share favorite recipes
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by Keith McCoy As the holidays draw closer, thoughts turn to making special memories with family and friends. Many of these memories will include another holiday favorite ... Read More
Rustic wonder: Couple builds home with local supplies
By JOYANNA LOVE Photos by Steven Calhoun Even before a guest sees the house the view captures their imagination, bringing an air of expectancy. Billy Howell said it was the view that prompted he and h... Read More