Three Friends & a Fork

11/04/2025

Dinner in the warming drawer was an If You Give a Mouse a Cookie situation. I was just going to roast a chicken. But I couldn’t throw the drippings away, so I made some gravy. Well I needed something to put the gravy on, so I creamed some potatoes. Of course we needed peas to go with the potatoes. I couldn’t have all that without biscuits! It seemed like a good time to break out the flour I bought at Benton’s. Ok, I’m a long time fan of White Lily and King Arthur, but Our Best from the Booneville, NC Milling Company is my new favorite. I saw Sharon Benton using this flour on John T. Edge’s True South. She said this was her favorite flour and now I know why. These biscuits were the best I’ve made in a long time. I hope , and are prepared to make frequent trips back to Madisonville for more flour!

11/04/2025

This Friday at Two Sisters Square.

Food truck for Friday gates open at 5:00

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11/04/2025

This is exciting . Birmingham really is a foodie city with 11 mentions in the new Michelin Guide to the American South. Huntsville got two mentions and Auburna and Mobile each got one. How many of these have you been to?

Although no restaurants in Alabama earned the coveted star that signals culinary excellence, being chosen for the guide is a coup.

11/04/2025

Cool nights….warm pozole. I just used some shredded pork I cooked with taco seasoning and a can of Rotel in the crockpot. Remove the pork, shred the meat and reserve the liquid. To build the soup, sauté a chopped onion until translucent in a tablespoon of avocado oil, add a couple of chopped jalapeños and sauté another couple of minutes. Then add in a couple of finely chopped garlic and sauté until the garlic is fragrant but don’t let it brown. Add a teaspoon of cumin, a couple of heaping tablespoons of tomato paste, black pepper and a big teaspoon of better than bouillon. Stir together and then add the reserved broth from the meat adding extra chicken broth as needed to make 2 quarts of liquid. Add the shredded pork, a couple of bay leaves and cooked or canned hominy and simmer for 30 minutes, adding salt to taste. Serve with sour cream, chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, sliced avocado and warm tortillas.

11/03/2025

Oh, no!! Beth Duke, did you see this?

11/02/2025

If you need a quick little warm you up meal with autumn vibes, check out Costco’s Rana Organic Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Ravioli. Add your favorite pasta sauce (I made a tarragon cream) and you’ve got dinner on the table in no time.

11/02/2025

🎶 Live Music Alert! 🎶
Mark your calendars for November 7th — the one and only Ritch Henderson is coming to Two Sisters Square!
🌾 Gates open at 4:00 PM
🎸 Expect raw storytelling, powerful vocals, and that signature blend of Southern rock, soul, & country grit that only Ritch can deliver.
📍 Bring your friends, and settle in for a night of real music under the lights.
If you’ve heard songs like “Finally Comin’ Round”, you already know this isn’t just a show — it’s an experience. If you haven’t… this is your chance.
✨ Come early. Stay late. Support live music.
See y’all at Two Sisters Square! 🤠


https://ritchhenderson.com

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11/02/2025

Two Sisters Square
November 7
4:00 pm

Be there…in the Square !

Ritch performs his song “Finally Comin Round” Live Acoustic.

11/01/2025

Josh Gillis live at Two Sisters Square and Cave City BBQ is serving BBQ.

11/01/2025

There is so much about these rankings that makes me mad, beginning with our delicious smoked chicken with Alabama white sauce only getting a B! And it ranked below SPAM?? I demand some new judges.

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10/31/2025

Congratulations to Bessemer’s Bright Star and Nick Koikos! And to Trowbridge’s in Florence. Love them both. Now I’ve got to check out Fresh Greens Market in Montgomery. Have any of you been there?

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🏆BRIGHT STAR OWNER RECEIVES AWARD: Nick Koikos—current owner of the iconic Bright Star Restaurant in Bessemer—received an award for impact on food culture in the South. Read on to learn about this honor👇

🥇The award:
—The Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA) awarded owner, Nick, with the Lifetime Achievement Award this year
—The Koikos family has been involved with the restaurant since 1925
—SFA says its purpose is to document, study + explore the diverse food cultures of the changing American South

🌟The Bright Star:
—The oldest family owned restaurant in Alabama
—Opened in 1907 as a 12-seat bar + is now renowned for its popularity
—Its roots come from feeding “meat + three” lunches to locals working in the coal, iron ore + steelmaking industries

🥘The other honorees:
—1 other Alabama restaurant + a market were also honored for their impact on Southern food trends
—Pam Trowbridge of Trowbridge’s Ice Cream + Sandwich Bar in Florence
—Erin + Erica Washington of FreshGreens Market + Farm in Montgomery

Visit The Bright Star:
📍304 19th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020

Visit the link in our bio to read the full story + get to know the other honorees.

WC