April 2004 Neighbors

April 2004 Neighbors

At first glance, these recipes from Debra Bowen probably won’t strike you as dishes for the calorie-conscious. But Debra and her husband, Larry, lost 30 pounds each a year ago and have managed to keep every bit of it off, even while enjoying their favorite foods, like beefy nachos, Debra’s own baked chicken salad and juicy steak pinwheels. more

Spring 04 F&F

Spring 04 F&F

Whether they’re tossed or chicken, taco or congealed, salads just seem to go with spring. In fact, when gardens come alive with flavor, it’s difficult for even “meat-and-potato” folks to resist the crispness of fresh fruits and vegetables. more

March 2004 Neighbors

March 2004 Neighbors

Let’s say we’re playing a word association game. I say, “Cobbler.” You say . . . “Lemons”? Maybe not now, but you just might after you try Marie Terrell’s Lemon Cobbler recipe, one of several recipes the Elmore Countian shares with Neighbors readers in this month’s “Country Kitchen.” more

February 2004

February 2004

Like most working mothers, Linda Holmes became adept through the years at juggling her responsibilities at work with those on the home front. While some things had to go, one thing she tried never to let slide was mealtime, especially when it came to breakfast. more

January 2004 Neighbors

January 2004 Neighbors

If you have resolved to spend less time in the kitchen this year, Annette Sturdivant is here to help you keep that resolution, with quick and easy recipes that are bound to become favorites for any busy family. more

December 2003

December 2003

The staff of the Alabama Farmers Federation shares some of its favorite holiday recipes with Neighbors readers. more

November 2003 Neighbors

November 2003 Neighbors

Betty Gaines Kennedy figures she’ll have about 150 for Thanksgiving dinner this year—so many folks that, even though she has five spacious dining rooms and a large collection of vintage china and silverware, she’ll need to host two seatings. more

October 2003 Neighbors

October 2003 Neighbors

The best of beef, the best of pork and the best of Czechoslovakia are coming your way in this month’s “Country Kitchen.” more

September 2003 Neighbors

September 2003 Neighbors

If you already have plans for the last weekend in September— forget ’em. There’s only one place you need to be this Sept. 26-28, and that’s Classical Fruits in Moulton for the fifth annual Antique and Apple Festival. Franny Adair, her three grown kids—Jason, Natalie-Ann and Martin—and an army of volunteers that probably includes half of Lawrence County guarantee your complete satisfaction. more