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Penny-Pinching Presents For the broke and thoughtful among us

Bee Kind Unlikely community leads to thriving societies

Ah, food.

A comfort and a disruption. A blessing and a curse. Nonetheless, I think most of us can agree we love food.

gives you some ideas of how to incorporate their nectar into your holiday recipes.

And what better time to focus on food than the holidays? Granted, the season is typically about giving and receiving, but I’ve found that “food” fits comfortably after either of those words.

If your idea of the food issue has more to do with eating than cooking, let me start off by saying I feel you. Instead of laboring over a meal and cleaning up the dishes, head down to Jack’s Place Bistro, a cinematic experience writer Karah Wilson shares. And we’re giving out free swag for those who love to eat — check out the scavenger hunt Spencer Brooks threw together, grab some grub and earn some handy merch.

We start you off with a few gift ideas: Darien Harris points you in the right direction for inexpensive DIY gifts for friends and family, while Allie Sockwell shows us some kitchen gadgets created in the Shoals that will top your wishlist. And if giving back is more your thing, why not give back to the animals? Ashley Graves highlights the importance of being sweet to some bugs that our civilization relies on, and even

Whether you’re omnivore, vegetarian, pescatarian or cannibal — OK, maybe not the last one — there’s something for you in this issue and online to satisfy your hunger.

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J.U.M.P for Joy and Juice A new spot in Florence wants to shake up healthy living

Nailed It! What not to make for your next holiday party

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‘Tis the Season(ing) Contributors share their traditions in food, friends and family

The Guy in the Kitchen Carter McGuyer Design Group brings design to your kitchen

Town to Table Unique delivery options ease cravings with convenience

Florence’s Film Foodie Stylist Jack White spices up The Shoals

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Say cheese!

Scavenging for Grub Eating around town can earn you rewards

Events Calendar What’s goin’ on here?

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Karah Wilson

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Allie Johnston

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Taylor Simpson

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TECH HEALTH & FITNESS Darien Harris

Florence, Alabama

Ashley Graves Athens, Alabama

Mason Royal

Scottsboro, Alabama

COMMUNITY MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FOOD

Emma Hall

Huntsville, Alabama

Lele McCary

Birmingham, Alabama

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It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year and you still haven’t bought any gifts? I know how tough this is; there are many family members and friends that mean so much to you. The only problem is there’s more friends than money to give gifts to them all. Good news! There are many simple solutions to this holiday dilemma. I’ve listed just a few to help you get the ball rolling and make sure everyone has a Merry Christmas. If you play your cards right, you might earn a meeting under the mistletoe.

“Let them eat cake!”

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Dark monarchy allusions aside, cake is always the answer when you’re in a time or money crunch. This is a great way to have something quick and affordable to share with family. Most cake mixes start at around a dollar at the nearest grocery store. Some say you should make it from scratch, but who would know the difference? The biggest challenge is the icing, so try making your own! All you need is powdered sugar, butter, a tablespoon of milk and your family’s favorite flavoring (it’s probably vanilla, everybody loves vanilla). Give it a try and save some bucks while you’re at it.

Couples, it’s time to try Love Coupons. Christmas would be a great time to present that special someone with simple favors they can redeem throughout the upcoming year. Just construct a small booklet full of fun offers like a picnic in the park, a candlelit dinner or a foot-massage. Choose custom activities that you know your partner will enjoy and look forward to. If you enjoy drawing or lettering, decorate the cover with his or her name. Assign expiration dates to each one to help you plan out an awesome experience that they have to cash in — no collecting dust in the drawer of abyss.

Bonus tips: Make a mix CD

of their favorite music to enjoy while they cash in their coupons. Think about their passions and base your coupons around them for a more personalized experience (i.e., a night playing their favorite board or video game, cooking their favorite meal).

Taking time and care to make your own gifts (edible or otherwise) is a great way to save money this season.

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@drharrisb393 BY DARIEN HARRIS Muddy Buddies

Last but not least and by far my favorite gift, Christmas Muddy Buddies. Muddy Buddies, also known as Puppy Chow, is Chex cereal covered in peanut butter, chocolate and powdered sugar. This is just a general tasty snack — easy to make and fun to eat. For the holidays make two batches; mix in green food dye in one and red dye in the other and BOOM! Throw them in pretty bowl or container from the dollar store and you’re the Christmas party favorite. Don’t forget to snatch some muddy buddies for yourself — a few handfuls should do.

Bonus tips: People really value food. A lot. There are so many quick snacks, mixes and dips you can compile to make a scrumptious season for friends and family.

Bonus tips: Feeling a little

crafty? Try making some cake pops like Taylor Simpson on page 12. You can also make DIY mug cakes for friends based on their preference.

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There’s still time to get it all done, don’t worry. Hopefully this sparked some ideas that fit your budget and time. Let’s be honest, expensive and elaborate gifts aren’t always realistic. After all, it is truly the thought that counts, especially when you’re counting the dollars in your bank account.

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Admit it. At one point in time or another you’ve ducked, dodged, swatted and maybe even squished a bee to keep from getting stung. We’ve all been there. It’s a common occurrence during the spring and summer months as bees work to do their job of gathering nectar and building honeycombs to provide us with what has been called one of nature’s most perfect foods – honey. But, as it turns out, a dissolving population may be more painful to us than a pesky sting sooner than later. According to a 2017 study done by Auburn University’s Bee Lab, honey bees are disappearing all over the world at alarming rates. The nation’s beekeepers lost 40 percent of their managed honeybee colonies between April 1, 2017 and March 31 of this year, an increase of almost seven percentage points from the previous year’s total loss rate. “We don’t have a solid explanation of why that rate continues to climb, but it could be that beekeepers are being realistic about potentially higher losses,” said

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Geoffrey Williams, an assistant professor of insect pollination and agriculture at Auburn University. The study noted that greater colony mortality came during the 2017-2018 winter months and pushed the overall loss rate higher to a 30.7 percent rate loss from October to April. That’s up significantly from 2016-2017. “Winter is a critical period for honey bee colonies, as production of new bees slows or stops all together,” Williams said. “There can also be a lack of food.” For Cullman County beekeeper Mellanie Byrd, beekeeping can be very labor intensive at times, especially when just starting out. “It’s constant education,” Byrd said. “You’ve got to study up on what breed of honey bees thrive in your area, learn about diseases and treatments, what to do if there is a drought and how to feed them. The more experience under your belt, the more comfortable you are in your knowledge and the easier it gets.” Byrd noted that the most work comes when getting a new package of bees. Hives have to be

If you’re looking for local honey, there are more options than ever before. There’s bound to be someone nearby to sell you a jar. Here are just a few from around the area. Not one near you? No worries — there’s always the local farmer’s market.

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opened at least once a week to make sure they are making a honeycomb for the queen to lay eggs in and to store pollen and food. “You have to keep plenty of sugar water on the hive during this process to make sure the bees have enough food for their bodies to produce the wax for the comb,” Byrd said. “You also have to make sure the queen is laying eggs, because if not, the hive will quickly die.” Byrd took a leap of faith and got into beekeeping roughly two years ago after wanting bees for some time. “I’ve always wanted to have bees,” she said. “My parents had a farm

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in Blount County that was next to a farm that had acres and acres of corn planted. I just thought having bees would be a great way to help that farmer out and to get yummy honey in the process.”

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One thing is for sure, though. “It’s not for the faint of heart,” Byrd laughed. “You’ll get stung; it’s just a fact. The longer you keep bees, the more you learn what not to do to keep them from stinging, but sometimes they just don’t want you messing with them.” Anyone interested in beekeeping is encouraged to visit Auburn’s Beekeeping Facebook page, as well as the Alabama Beekeepers Association webpage.

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J.U.M.P FOR JOY AND JUICE

A new spot in Florence wants to shake up healthy living BY

SPENCER BROOKS

@berserkxspence

Eating healthy can be a trek, especially for the “no veggie” and “plain” crowds out there.

It’s difficult but doable with concentration and determination — but that kind of takes time. Instead of learning to “acquire a taste,” how about hitting up a shake shop? Check out J.U.M.P. (Joining Uniquely Minded People) Nutrition, the Shoals’ new spot in downtown Florence for healthy shakes and tea. Founded by Anisa Turner and Jerissa Green — Florence natives and best friends since first grade — J.U.M.P. has been serving the community and pushing them in a healthier direction since its grand opening August 25.

“We are a place of inspiration, positivity, connection and nutrition,” Green said. “We’re here making the world healthier and happier one shake and tea at a time.” The owners were first introduced to (and later infatuated with) shakes they had as members of the fitness club Level Up. They then had the idea to incorporate them into their own fitness journeys.

“We decided to take a little jump,” Green said. “We decided to become distributors.” With that, the new-trition center was created.

“We went to one business opportunity meeting and thought, ‘This has potential,’” Turner said. “We went to our mentor and said, ‘Hey, we’re ready to do this.’” Turner and Green started working at Level Up selling shakes but soon realized something that began the birth of J.U.M.P.. “We’re from Florence, why should we travel to Muscle Shoals everyday when we can do this for ourselves in Florence?” Green said. “We decided to reach out along with our mentor and found a place here downtown.”

Jerissa Green, left, and Anisa Turner opened J.U.M.P. Nutrition in downtown Florence August 25. [S P E NC E R B ROOKS ]

The two new entrepreneurs settled on 121A South Court Street, but before the grand opening, the details of the entire project were » J.U.M.P. was inspired by Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance, a self-help book about “jumping” out of your comfort zone to achieve more. » Both Turner and Green met in first grade and grew up in the Florence City School system. » Turner’s favorite shake flavor is Creme Brulee, while Green’s is Reese Cup. kept a secret from family, friends and community. “We kept it a secret less than 24 hours before opening,” Green said. “We announced it at 5 p.m. and opened at 7 a.m. the next day. “The turnout was amazing, more than we could ever imagine.” J.U.M.P. offers a diverse menu of shakes, teas and protein bars, all which aid in either muscle recovery, meal replacement, weight loss or energy. Being a distributor of Herbalife Nutrition, you can expect some similar flavors from other businesses in the Shoals such as Level Up and Flo Nutrition, but Turner and Green both pride themselves in their creativity.

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“Originally we got our menu from Level Up,” Turner said. “Since then, we’ve come up with a few of our own combinations. Some customers have ideas and some are our own.” J.U.M.P. also offers flavors featuring favorite candy bars, fruits, toppings, coffee and even cereal. But this location prides itself on being more than just a shake place, but also a place for people to congregate and work on themselves by offering classes such as ab circuits and Zumba. “When you come in here you get something, you’re a part of the J.U.M.P. family — tell us everything,” Green said. “This is not an in-and-out place. We laugh together, we cry together, we get healthy together.” For this duo, it’s about more than the product or the money. “We really pride ourselves with making relationships,” Turner said. “We turn strangers practically into family.” Green and Turner have plans to expand and give back to the community, such as food drives, back-to-school supply events and giveaways. “We want to be there for the community and want this to be a place you can feel comfortable and at home,” Green said. “We want to be that getaway place for you.”

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TAYLOR SIMPSON

@taylorbsimpson

HOLIDAY EDITION What not to make for your next holiday party C OOK TI M E 0 MIN. Maybe these would work better as a Halloween dessert?

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Are you tired of bringing storebought desserts to your holiday office parties and family events? Well I am, but I’ve always been too scared to try my hand at Pinterest-worthy holiday desserts – until now. This year, I thought I would prepare for my seasonal parties by attempting to bake a dessert that would leave even my mother, a trained pastry chef, impressed. Needless to say, it didn’t turn out as planned (sorry, Mom!). I started by scouring the internet for a dessert that looked complicated enough to impress others, but achievable. Cookies seemed too easy. But a whole cake? Too hard. Once I saw some adorable snowman cake pops, I knew what I had to do. I have never been one to follow recipes. This quality can be great for improvising my way through most savory dishes,

but has proven disastrous during past attempts at baking. In the spirit of staying true to myself, I decided to wing it. I was disappointed to find that the first step in making cake pops is to bake a cake. As I said before, I am not interested in that amount of work, nor the time and recipefollowing it takes to bake a cake. Instead, I opted to turn my cake pops into Oreo ball pops.

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The recipe also called for white, red, orange and black “candy melts.” A term I’d never heard before in my entire life. I got the white melts and a bag of white chocolate chips as a back-up plan. I also chose to swap out the colored candy melts for pre-packaged icing in squeezable tubes.

» Cake pops were officially invented in 2008.

Once I had my ingredients together, it was time to start assembling my pops. To crush the Oreos, one is supposed to put them in a blender. I don’t have a blender, but I do have plastic zip-top bags and a wooden spoon. You get the idea.

The next step was to roll the Oreo and cream cheese mixture into two different-sized balls. I spent a long time researching how to not do this step with my bare hands, but it turns out that’s how it’s done. Gross.

» The US consumes more candy on Easter than Halloween.

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I added lollipop sticks here. After they chilled for about 30 minutes in the fridge, it was time to dip them in the candy melts. Candy melts are not easy to work with. Even when melted, the candy was too thick to coat the cookie balls evenly. I tried to combat this by adding melted butter to the coating, but this caused it to turn into one big chunky mess. I had better luck with the melted white chocolate, though my snowmen do still look a little dirty in places due to cookie fallout. I was able to assemble and add icing to five of the seven snowmen I attempted. Voila – my little melty snowmen are ready for the party! I’m still trying to figure out how to eat these without most of it ending up on the floor.

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CONTRIBUTORS SHARE THEIR TRADITIONS IN Food, Friends and Family Smelling grandma’s pumpkin pie. Spotting the elf on a shelf. Serving dinner at the soup kitchen. Playing board games. The thought of any one tradition can careen us into our childhood on a wave of nostalgia in an instant. These traditions and many more are what make us love holidays so much — not necessarily the gifts, but the actions; the traditions. Food plays a vital part in our traditions. From burgers and hot dogs on the Fourth of July to pizza and wings on game days, we associate certain feelings, moods and traditions with what we fill our bellies with. But why is food such a staple? Food, at its core, is human necessity. To give food is to give sustenance and life. The act of sharing food itself is considered one of the most natural forms of showing love and respect. The act of sharing a table with someone is humbling, to let your guard down and enjoy a meal is one of solidarity. Pair that fact with the cultural significance of passing down recipes, techniques and customs, and the importance of what’s sitting on the table doesn’t seem so random. Here at SET, we’re a family. Maybe the slightly dysfunctional, National Lampoon-type of family, but a family nonetheless. We’ve gathered together at the table now to talk about our traditions — what sets us apart, what makes us the same. And for those of us who have yet to make our traditions, we’re sure to steal some great ideas.

An Italian Christmas

by Ashley Graves

“’Twas the morning of Christmas Eve and in grandmother’s house, the kitchen was bustling with every female in the house." Pots and pans were clanging, Christmas carols were playing and the aroma of homemade meatballs nearly the size of baseballs gave off steam that billowed from the oven. You see, growing up in a family with a rich Italian heritage, Christmas was far from nontraditional around our house. Spaghetti has always been a staple item on the Christmas Eve dinner menu of my mom’s side since long before I came along. And it’s not just any spaghetti dinner. I’m talking homemade sauce, meatballs and bread, all served on fancy china that’s normally only used for this time of year. While the spaghetti was always a favorite in my younger years, I’ve grown to become a

fan of the antipasto platter — grandmother’s pre-meal — as I’ve grown older. Basically, the platter is an appetizer tray full of olives, peppers, various Italian cheeses such as provolone, and meats like pepperoni and salami. Now, mom, do you see why it’s always so hard to stay awake at midnight mass? Perhaps my most favorite is the plate that comes from the dessert table. Authentic pizzelles, chocolate biscotti, shortbread cookies, and divinity. With that, I think I’ve officially just gone into a food coma.

Pizzelles are a must every holiday season in Ashley Graves' Italian family's household.

Non-Traditional Traditions

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by Emma Hall

We never cook the traditional foods like turkey and ham for our holiday meals. It sounds completely ordinary, but I love it because it keeps the holidays interesting. My dad is the one to cook in my family, so whatever he chooses to make for the holidays we eat. One of my dad’s most popular dishes is his Italian sausage and peppers. This is a meal that I have eaten my entire life and love so very much. My dad usually will start with any sausage he prefers

and then injects them with a mixture of red wine and balsamic vinegar. He will let the sausages sit, allowing the juices to seep into the sausage. He then pours the rest of the sauce in the pan with some olive oil, followed by the sausages with onions, garlic, different-colored peppers, oregano, bay leaves, basil,

salt and pepper. He lets the sausages bake for one hour uncovered, then rotates and bakes them until they are brown on all sides.

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A dish like this is bound to make your taste buds water, and I am happy that this dish along with many others is sacred to my family.

Chains and Turkey Legs

by Spencer Brooks

It’s always around the same time every year, either the first or second weekend in December. My family and I would wake up early, sometimes before the sun was even out, to travel all the way to Franklin, Tennessee, for the “Dickens of a Christmas” festival. Every year, downtown Franklin is cut off from the rest of the city. Shops and vendors would be decorated up and down the streets selling homemade soaps and art, with horse drawn carriages traveling back and forth. Even actors, dressed and performing as characters from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” would roam the streets. I remember as a kid hiding from Jacob Marley as he

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slung around his chains and moaned haunting phrases. Tiny Tim was cool, though, and the Ghost of Christmas Present, too (he always had a large turkey leg in hand).

it usually featured only the classics, such as “Miracle on 34th Street” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” One time, they showed “Elf,” which was and still is my favorite.

Hot chocolate and kettle corn were sold on the corners, and even roasted chestnuts, too, but I wasn’t a big fan. You could even see a movie for a dollar at the Franklin Theatre, but

We still go every year, and nowadays we have my sister’s kids who are now growing up in the tradition. I wonder if Jacob Marley’s chains freaks them out, too?

Joyous Kwanzaa

by Lele McCary

Humans have many traditions and several different ways to express who they are. Every year, while some people enjoy their traditions of putting up decorations around the house, going trick-or-treating, waking up early for Black Friday, putting the Christmas tree up or fasting, I am preparing for my tradition, Kwanzaa. This year, Kwanzaa takes place December 26 through January 1. In the days leading up to the holiday, I wash the unity cup and make sure I have candles that will light

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up and stand on the Kinara (the candle holder). I either get grape juice or sparkling grape juice for the unity cup. I also go to the library or use books that I already have that I admire, and I put them on the table with the other symbols of cultural heritage. No Kwanzaa would be complete without the last step: I always invite my family to join me in the celebration of Kwanzaa.

Black Friday in the Mountains

by Allie Johnston

One tradition in my family is going to visit the Smoky Mountains the weekend after Thanksgiving. Early on the morning of Black Friday, while most people are scavenging stores for the best deals, my family piles up in our Suburban and heads east. We meet up with my grandparents, aunt and cousins and stay in a mountain-side cabin. This is a time of fellowship, laughter, games, football and

lots of food as we enjoy being together in such a picturesque setting. We also go to a dinner theater show, ride gocarts and play putt-putt. This tradition started 15 years ago when my greatgrandmother passed away, and we wanted a way to remember her while being together. I hope this tradition continues for many years to come, as it has become one of my favorites.

Film for the Holidays

by Kali Daniel

I was one of those kids who could watch the same movie over and over and over again, never tiring of the same images — looking back, that ability probably relies on my family’s traditions with movies.

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Thanksgiving meant my mom expected “The Wizard of Oz.” Christmas Eve at my grandparents’ house meant “A Christmas Story.” Christmas with my dad meant either “Elf” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” but usually both. And Christmas Eve with my mom meant we watched my favorite, “The Year Without a Santa Claus” followed by her favorite, “The Polar Express.” During these movies, the snacks were just as critical. On Thanksgiving we graze on leftovers from the turkey and ham. My mom heats up rolls and drizzles honey over them,

then we make sweet sandwiches paired with whatever fruits and veggies we can find. Thanksgiving is always the standard spread: green beans, mashed potatoes, turkey and ham, rolls. The star of the show, though, are my grandmother’s sweet potatoes. Topped with candied pecans and a thick layer of buttery brown sugar, the side was more of a dessert. It became such a staple in my childhood that when I learned the more common topping was marshmallows, I genuinely had a difficult time processing the combination.

Christmas is where my family’s traditions come alive, particularly as the child of a divided home — yeah, I was one of those kids with four Christmases. But there were always the same traditions. From sharing the love with an Angel Tree pick, to my mother’s “Bubble Blitz,” — cream cheese, cinnamon and pecan-stuffed biscuits — to exclaiming “it’s a box!” any time someone unwrapped a box-shaped gift on Christmas day, the memories I made through traditions in my family are doubtless ones I’ll keep going for decades.

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THE KING IN THE KITCHEN

Carter McGuyer Design Group knows that dining’s in the details

The Carter McGuyer Design Group is located here in the

“We were able to go in and do what we wanted to do for a kitchen and answer the question, ‘How

come to life.”

and then they

One of their many accomplishments is a feature currently on Crate and Barrel’s website, a popular retail store with items ranging from furniture to decor.

a piece of paper

McGuyer later formed the Carter McGuyer Design Group in 2006. His products are not only attractive, but also functional and costefficient, and many of them are geared for the kitchen.

would you design a kitchen for Crate and Barrel?’” Brandy said. “We got to pick out colors, finishes, everything from the bowls to the metal finishes. We’ve worked with Crate and Barrel for a long time and had a friendship there.”

are sketched on

Carter McGuyer, local industrial designer, has been designing for over 12 years and has around 200 patented items. He first discovered his passion through the front cover of a design magazine, which happened to feature a stool by a late-twentieth century designer. This moment sparked a change, and Carter switched from architecture to an industrial design major at Auburn University.

Shoals and is a family affair, with business partner and wife Brandy McGuyer. Brandy has a background in marketing and sales, so she knows what consumers expect and how to stay in line with current trends and styles. Together, Carter and Brandy form an award-winning team receiving awards such as the 2013 Housewares Design Award for Best in Category and 2013 Red Dot Design Award. They understand the process from initial design to final sale.

“These products

With our area being so affluent in the arts, it’s no surprise we have the kitchen covered, too.

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over 20 years) and does all their design work and manufacturing. “These products are sketched on a piece of paper and then they come to life,” Brandy said. “The products don’t walk on a runway; they’re in a kitchen drawer, so it’s less glamorous.” But this doesn’t make the design any less impressive. You can find several of Carter’s designs on Crate and Barrel’s website. A few of our favorites include the Carter Acacia Wood Trivet, Carter Set of 3 Mixing Bowls and Carter Salt Cellar, but you decide for yourself after browsing.

Carter works with other brands such as Microplane (relationship

The designs are sleek and can fit in a variety of kitchen styles and settings. And another perk? A great price point, perfect for your budget.

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TOWN Unique delivery options Whether it’s been a long day at work or you just really don’t want to put on pants, getting your food delivered has never been easier. On top of all the traditional delivery restaurants, The Shoals now has two delivery services, locally owned Shoals Takeout and Huntsville based GrubSouth.

But, how do you know which one to choose? Well, let’s start with the price. Below we layout the big differences in choices, preorder availability, delivery fees, order minimum and delivery time. The Atomic Dog from Chicago Cafe in Florence, Alabama, is available through Shoals Takeout.

Shoals Takeout

GrubSouth

NUMBER OF RESTAURANTS

(more local Florence restaurants)

(more chain restaurants)

PREORDER?

Yes

[C H ICAGO CAFE ]

DELIVERY FEE

ORDER MINIMUM

DELIVERY TIME

3.50

5.99 to $19.99

3.99

10 to $15

30–60 minutes

(or more depending on location)

Delivery times for each service is going to vary based off of a variety of factors, but most importantly where you are getting it delivered to. Expect about 30 minutes to over an hour for each service depending on how far away from the restaurant you are.

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Ordering Ordering on each service is relatively easy. You enter your delivery location and the service will show you a list of restaurants you can get delivered to that address as well as delivery estimates, minimum order amounts, and delivery fees for each restaurant showing. Once you choose a restaurant, you can then look through different menu sections such as appetizers, entrees or even the most popular items to decide what you want to order. Both services allow you to customize your order with the same options you would have while ordering in a restaurant such as no pickles, add bacon and so on. One advantage of GrubSouth’s ordering system is that they include pictures of the items on their website. Both systems are relatively simple and easy to navigate, but they both lack the refined and polished look of large national food delivery services such as UberEats, GrubHub or even Dominos.

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Bingo Burgers and Subs is the only location available for delivery through Grubhub in Columbia, Tennessee. [B I NG O B U RG ER S A N D SU BS ]

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ease cravings with convenience Food delivery is projected to grow 12 percent each year for the next five years, according to Restaurant Business Online. What do similarly-sized cities have?

How does this affect restaurants?

While Columbia, Tennessee, has the national delivery service GrubHub (not affiliated with GrubSouth), they only deliver for one restaurant, Bingo Burgers & Subs, with a $50 order minimum.

Although the concept of food delivery is not new, the entrance of the gig economy, or temporary contract jobs, into food delivery is having profound changes on restaurants. Restaurants are now able to gain many of the benefits of delivering food without having the high cost of employees dedicated solely to delivering food.

Cullman, Alabama, only has GrubSouth which delivers for 14 restaurants.

In the last five years, revenue from deliveries jumped 20 percent and the overall number of deliveries increased 10 percent, according to The NPD Group. Food delivery is projected to grow 12 percent each year for the next five years, according to Restaurant Business Online. On top of that, only 11 percent of restaurants surveyed by Technomic felt that the rise of delivery affected their dine-in sales. Overall, partnering with a food delivery service seems to be a net benefit for the restaurant.

The Fruity Pebbles Pop from Frios Pops, who delivers through GrubSouth in The Shoals and Cullman, Alabama. [FR IO S PO PS ]

What’s next? According to investment bank UBS, this could just be the start of changing how more and more of our food is consumed. There are new restaurants emerging that make restaurant food only for delivery, scientist are developing artificial intelligence to allow robots to cook full meals and cars and drones are getting closer to self-driving. Put that all together and before too long a fully cooked and delivered meal might be as cheap as — or cheaper than — buying food from the grocery store and cooking at home.

Cold brews from Karma’s Coffee House in Cullman, Alabama, are available through GrubSouth. [K A RM A’ S C O F FEE H O U SE]

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r o f t n u o acc OVERDRAFT FORGIVENESS FREE CHECKING PERSONAL LOANS MOBILE BANKING

Stylist Jack White spices up The Shoals BY

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FLORENCE’S FILM FOODIE Owner of the new bistro in downtown Florence, Jack’s Place, Jack White graduated from the University of North Alabama and anticipated to go into film and television after graduation.

but it feels more consistent. He is not opposed to continue his work as a food stylist. Most of his recent work has been in Atlanta.

“More films were shot in Atlanta last year than Los Angeles,” White said. White began his career in food when he worked at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Nashville. He went to New York to pursue an acting career and waited tables while he was there. Working at restaurants in New York opened the door to working with food stylists in Los Angeles. The first movie White worked on was “Doing Time on Maple Drive.”

Jack White, owner of Jack’s Place Bistro in Florence, has styled and created food for over 50 films and television shows. [A NDREA BELK/ SET MAGAZ INE ]

He did just that.

“When someone like Jennifer Lawrence eats something you’ve done and calls your name out in front of everyone, that’s the reward.” JAC K W H I T E

White found a way to incorporate his food into films and television shows such as “The Hunger Games,” “Anchorman,” “Arrested Development,” “Two and a Half Men” and over 50 more. “I came back through the area when I was working on the first ‘Hunger Games’ movie,” White said. “I was working out of my kitchen in Pulaski. I re-fell in love with Florence. So much has changed since I was here.” White said it felt like “semiretiring” opening a restaurant,

“This was also Jim Carrey’s first movie,” White said. “He wasn’t the lead. He played the alcoholic uncle.” White’s most recent film was “Logan Lucky,” the 2017 film starred Daniel Craig and Cullman-native Channing Tatum. White said the most difficult style he has done on a movie was for “The Hunger Games.” “When someone like Jennifer Lawrence eats something you’ve done and calls your name out in front of everyone,” White said, “that’s the reward.” He also said his favorite recipe he has made was one he had made for “The Hunger Games.” White doesn’t go into his work with a blind eye, he researches the stories and plots of the sets he’s featured on. “If you read the books, you know Katniss’ favorite food is lamb stew,” White said. “I used to make it at my restaurant,

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Savory Jack’s, in Pulaski. The food didn’t make it into the movie but it’s a recipe I try to make when I have lamb.”

Foodies can get a taste of the food from sets, as White continues using recipes that were show-stoppers (or show-runners). For example, White uses the dinner rolls recipe in “The Hunger Games” as the crust for the pizzas at Jack’s Place. He has also styled food for the Food Network show “Ultimate Recipe Showdown.” “Guy Fieri was a judge on the show,” White said. “He stood up and congratulated me. He said he’d never been on a show where he didn’t have to stop rolling constantly.” And White has never run short on compliments and successes. He said “August: Osage County” is the movie he is most proud of, not only for his creations but for the stars who appreciate them. “It’s not everyday Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts applaud you,” White said. He said part of the reward is being able to see the work on screen and know it is something that will be around forever. As for our locals eager to dive into a culinary experience? “Learning the technical part of cooking is important,” White said. “Once you have that down, then you can start exploring with your personal style and taste buds.” Read the list of White’s filmography and learn more about Jack’s Place Bistro at their website, jacksplacebistro.com, or on our website.

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S P O T L IGH T P HO T OGR A P HE R :

M C FA R L A N D PA R K

Sept. 29th

DANA DUTTON

FLORENCE, AL

MAGGIE ARGENT

SHANNON STODDARD

HELEN ZHU

DARIEN HARRIS @drharrisb393 Florence, Alabama

SPOTLIGHT

Sept. 29

Dragon Boat Festival

SHOYAF UJIMOTO, CADE SANCHEZ, KOUYA SASAKI

SPOTLIGHT

CultureFest th

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA

FLORENCE

SPOTLIGHT

VICTORIA GRISHAM Issue No. 6

ASHLEY BRAKEMAN, KYLIE DIPPENWORTH AND BRANDON WIERSMA

GRAYSON MCGUIRE AND KELLEY PRESLEY

FLORENCE

U N IV E R S IT Y O NORTH ALABA F MA

Aug. 23

The Big Deal

CHRIS GORBATOFF, JORDAN THORNTON AND ROBERT PHRANERZ

SPENCER BROOKS

6 points each

Colbert County

5 points each

Florence

You can pick from any of the five areas. Using the tables below, pick your location, find the designated item, take a picture and post to either our Facebook page or our Instagram. With each post made, you will earn points (listed next to the locations). Don’t like the suggestion we offer? No worries, send us a picture of what you think is the best food on the menu, and you will get half the points.

“ DA RU L E S ”

Hey SET fam! We here at SET Magazine are nothing short of extremely excited for our food issue and hope you are enjoying it so far. In honor of our love for food, I wanted to have some fun and send all our lovely readers on a scavenger hunt. But this is no mere scavenger hunt, this is a food scavenger hunt. That’s right, we want you all to hunt down and enjoy some of the local cuisines and even win some awesome SET gear while sampling around. Sound great, right? ES

ITEM

“ S M OKED HOT L INKS ”

A NY CU R RY D I SH

Moe’s Original BBQ

LOCATION

“ RAVIOL I FLORENTINE”

ITEM

Carlton’s Italian Restaurant

LOCATION

S OU P OF THE DAY

ITEM

Busy Bee Café

LOCATION

Cullman/Hanceville, cont’d.

G RAN D PRIZE

ITEM

YUMM

LOCATION

Florence, cont’d.

So have fun, eat up and let’s see who wins our first ever SET Magazine food scavenger hunt!

The first person to earn 30 points gets our grand prize — a huge swag bag — while smaller prizes will be given to places second through fifth. The competition runs through December 31.

Eating around town can earn you rewards

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SCAVENGING FOR GRUB

SPECIAL FEATURE

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“B LT OM E LE T ”

C HI C KE N WI NGS

SPECIAL FEATURE

CA SS E ROLE

ITEM

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Toll Gate Café

LOCATION

CA KE

ITEM

Coffee Buzz

LOCATION

15 points each

Hamilton

ITEM

SIRLOIN OR RIBEYE

M ILKS HA K E

All Steak

LOCATION

TAC O

ITEM

Lupé’s

LOCATION

8 points each

Hanceville

Cullman/

“A LL IGATOR TA IL S ”

ITEM

Riverbottom Grill

LOCATION

“ RO SIE C H A NGA”

ITEM

Rosie’s

LOCATION

F R I E D R ICE

ITEM

RiceBox

LOCATION

L AT T É

ITEM

Rivertown Coffee

LOCATION

ITEM

Comics • Coffee • Records

Blank

LOCATION

“PIZ ZA DOG ”

ITEM

Chicago Cafe

LOCATION

ANY PORK/RIB MEAL

ITEM

306 BBQ

LOCATION

Big Bad Breakfast

LOCATION

“ T HE MU SC LE SHOA L S SO U N D ”

ITEM

Pie Factory

LOCATION

ICE D C OFFE E

ITEM

Turbo Coffee

LOCATION

C HEE SECAKE CUPCAKE

ITEM

Yummies Bakery

LOCATION

Stephano’s

LOCATION

“ SWEET P EPP ER’S SU B”

ITEM

Sweet Pepper’s Deli

LOCATION

“M O MM A’ S NAC HO S”

ITEM

Momma Goldberg’s Deli

LOCATION

A NY M E AT + TH REE

ITEM

Garden Gate

LOCATION

QUES O DI P

ITEM

Puckett’s

LOCATION

“ S TUFFED BI S C UI T”

ITEM

Buckhead Coffeehouse

LOCATION

C O FFE E BE VE RAGE + PAS T RY O F C H O ICE

ITEM

Muletown Coffee

LOCATION

“ J OHNNY BURGER ”

ITEM

Jumbo House

LOCATION

10 points each

Columbia

F ROZE N L AT T É

ITEM

Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House

LOCATION

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NOVEMB E R

1 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tennessee Performing Arts Center • 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN @ 7:30 PM

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE FESTIVAL TheBJCC • 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL @ 9 AM

ALABAMA AUTUMN SKIES Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University • 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL @ 8 PM

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tennessee Performing Arts Center • 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN @ 2 PM

UNA THEATRE: MACBETH Norton Auditorium 1 Harrison Plaza Florence, AL @ 7:30 PM

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tennessee Performing Arts Center • 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN @ 8 PM

The BJCC • 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL @ 9 AM

Tennessee Performing Arts Center • 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN @ 1:30 PM

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

UNA THEATRE: MACBETH

Tennessee Performing Arts Center • 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN @ 7:30 PM

Norton Auditorium • 1 Harrison Plaza • Florence, AL @ 2 PM

FIRST FRIDAYS

CONFUZION 2018

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE FESTIVAL The BJCC • 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL @ 9 AM

CONFUZION 2018 Muscle Shoals Parks and Recreation • 1000 Gattman Park Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL @ 10 AM

CRAFTY NASHVILLE’S FALL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET Track One • 1201 4th Avenue S, Nashville, TN @ 10 AM

Grand Ole Gameroom Expo 2025 Rosa L Parks Blvd Nashville, TN @ 2 PM

HOME ALONE IN CONCERT Norton Auditorium 1 Harrison Plaza Florence, AL @ 3 PM

UNA THEATRE: MACBETH Norton Auditorium 1 Harrison Plaza Florence, AL @ 7:30 PM

ELF: THE MUSICAL, JR. Shoals Community Theatre 123 North Seminary Street Florence, AL @ 7 PM

SHEFFIELD WINE FESTIVAL

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

GRAND OLE GAMEROOM EXPO 2018

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE FESTIVAL

Norton Auditorium 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL @ 7:30 PM

UNA THEATRE: MACBETH

Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL @ 8 PM

4 The BJCC • 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL @ 12 PM

Downtown Florence, Florence, AL @ 5 PM

ALABAMA AUTUMN SKIES

Muscle Shoals Parks and Recreation • 1000 Gattman Park Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL @ 10 AM

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tennessee Performing Arts Center • 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN @ 6:30 PM

7 TRIVIA NIGHT AT BISTRO

The Creative Grape • 320 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, Avenue @ 1 PM

ELF: THE MUSICAL, JR. Shoals Community Theatre 123 North Seminary Street, Florence, AL @ 7 PM

UNA THEATRE: MACBETH Norton Auditorium 1 Harrison Plaza Florence, AL @ 7:30 PM

11 ELF: THE MUSICAL, JR. Shoals Community Theatre 123 North Seminary Street Florence, AL @ 2 PM

UNA THEATRE: MACBETH Norton Auditorium 1 Harrison Plaza Florence, AL @ 2 PM

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE

14 TRIVIA NIGHT AT BISTRO Bistro 822 • 822 S Main Street, Columbia, TN @ 6:30 PM

15 ALABAMA AUTUMN SKIES Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL @ 8 PM

16 ELF: THE MUSICAL, JR. Shoals Community Theatre 123 North Seminary Street Florence, AL @ 7 PM

THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE Norton Auditorium 1 Harrison Plaza Florence, AL @ 7:30 PM

17 23 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Studio 23 333 East College Street Florence, AL @ 9 AM

POKEMON CLUB Spring Hill Public Library 144 Kedron Parkway Spring Hill, TN @ 1 PM

ELF: THE MUSICAL, JR. Shoals Community Theatre 123 North Seminary Street Florence, AL @ 2 PM

18 THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE Norton Auditorium 1 Harrison Plaza Florence, AL @ 2 PM

Tennessee Performing Arts Center • 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN @ 3 PM

TRIVIA NIGHT AT BISTRO

UNA THEATRE: MACBETH

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE STAGE SHOW

NASHVILLE TURKEY TROT 8K & 8 MILE

Norton Auditorium 1 Harrison Plaza Florence, AL @ 7:30 PM

The BJCC • 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL @ 7:30 PM

Wave Country • 2320 Two Rivers Parkway, Nashville, TN @ 8:30 AM

Bistro 822 • 822 S Main Street, Columbia, TN @ 6:30 PM

CALENDAR

Bistro 822 • 822 S Main Street, Columbia, TN @ 6:30 PM

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SOLID BLUE AT BERKELEY BOB’S COFFEE HOUSE

YOGA UNDER THE STARS

Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House 304 1st Avenue SE, Cullman, AL @ 7 PM

FIRST FRIDAYS

POKEMON CLUB

Downtown Florence, AL @ 5 PM

Spring Hill Public Library • 144 Kedron Parkway, Spring Hill, TN @ 1 PM

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd Nashville, TN @ 9 AM

HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Tennessee Performing Arts Center • 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN @ 3 PM

HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Tennessee Performing Arts Center • 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN @ 8 PM

27 THE CRAFT CREW Spring Hill Public Library 144 Kedron Parkway Spring Hill, TN @ 2:30 PM

28 TRIVIA NIGHT AT BISTRO Bistro 822 • 822 S Main Street, Columbia, TN @ 6:30 PM

30 ANNIE THE MUSICAL

ANNIE THE MUSICAL Maury County Arts Guild 705 Lion Parkway, Columbia, TN @ 7 PM

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY George S. Lindsey Theatre Florence, AL @ 7:30 PM

ANNIE THE MUSICAL Maury County Arts Guild • 705 Lion Parkway, Columbia, TN @ 7 PM

ESCAPE BAND AT LEGENDS STEAKHOUSE Legends • Columbia • 2401 Pulaski Highway, Columbia, TN @ 7 PM

George S. Lindsey Theatre Florence, AL @ 7:30 PM

THE MUTT-CRACKER Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 7:30 PM

D EC EM B E R

1 THE GRINCH CHRISTMAS & SING-A-LONG WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Schermerhorn Symphony Center • 1 Symphony Pl, Nashville, TN @ 11 AM

THE NUTCRACKER Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 2 PM

THE NUTCRACKER Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 7:30 PM

CALENDAR

Ember’s Tavern and Grille • 2513 Hospitality Lane, Columbia, TN @ 9 PM

16 HOME ALONE

How many did you find? Tell us how many bees you spotted in the issue. Email your name and guess to editor@getsetmag.com by December 1st and you’ll get some “sweet” swag.

Maury County Arts Guild 705 Lion Parkway Columbia, TN @ 7 PM

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

ESCAPE AT EMBERS TAVERN & GRILLE

Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 7 PM

17 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 2 PM

CHRISTMAS VACATION Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 7 PM

18 A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS

ANNIE THE MUSICAL

JINGLE BELL RUN BIRMINGHAM

Maury County Arts Guild • 705 Lion Parkway, Columbia, TN @ 2 PM

THE NUTCRACKER Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 7:30 PM

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

A CHRISTMAS STORY Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 2 PM

ANNIE THE MUSICAL

TRIVIA NIGHT AT BISTRO

Maury County Arts Guild • 705 Lion Parkway, Columbia, TN @ 7 PM

Bistro 822 • 822 S Main Street, Columbia, TN @ 6:30 PM

George S. Lindsey Theatre • Florence, AL @ 7:30 PM

TheBJCC • 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL @ 8 PM

ELTON JOHN: FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD

The BJCC • 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL @ 8 PM

TRIVIA NIGHT AT BISTRO Bistro 822 • 822 S Main Street, Columbia, TN @ 6:30 PM

TRIVIA NIGHT AT BISTRO

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

Bistro 822 • 822 S Main Street, Columbia, TN @ 6:30 PM

The BJCC • 2100 Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL @ 7:30PM

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Railroad Park • 1600 1st Avenue, Birmingham, AL @ 8 AM

SIRIUSXM PRESENTS THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center • 1200 10th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL @ 6:30 PM

21 DIE HARD Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 7 PM

22 ELF Alabama Theatre • 1817 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL @ 2 PM

29 YOGA UNDER THE STARS Adventure Science Center • 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN @ 9 AM

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