After 46 years in journalism, @al.com food writer @BobCarlton.bsky.social will retire at the end of this month. Congrats Bob! 🎊 Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2025/05/jones-valley-farm-names-scholarship-for-retiring-food-writer-bob-carlton.html 

Never, ever, ever read @bobcarlton.bsky.social 's articles on an empty stomach. Wow. www.al.com/life/2025/04...

I’ve been an evangelist of Alabama Sunshine for years now. Their “jalanero” sauce holds a particularly special place in my heart. Great profile by @bobcarlton.bsky.social on this little West Alabama treasure.

It's nice to have you in Birmingham.

Lifelong Alabama basketball fan Karl Stingily had waited 66 years to see the Tide play in the Final Four. If not for the patience and persistence of his wife, Susie, he might never have made it. Read on:

Worth your time: The story behind this Alabama basketball fan’s crazy, scary journey to the Final Four. By @bobcarlton.bsky.social www.al.com/alabamabaske...

"We're back, baby!" Homewood diner Lag's Eatery, closed for 15 years, is reopening 11/20 in BIrmingham's Avondale/Crestwood area.

Howdy, all. 👋 I'm excited to join the Bluesky community and look forward to some neighborly conversations. I write about food, culture and all things Alabama for @aldotcom.bsky.social and our This is Alabama brand. I'll share my stories here, and I welcome your ideas about the good folks of Alabama.

The Grammy-winning Americana musician Rosanne Cash and the James Beard-awarded Southern chef Scott Peacock met more than a decade ago, bonding over paella at a dinner party in NYC. Here's my story of their deep friendship and the ties that bind these two creative souls.