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joyentertainment20
- Jul 23, 2017
- 3 min
Meal Plan for the Weekend
Thinking about what to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner can be draining sometimes and that’s why I decided this week’s show should create your meal plan for the weekend. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day we begin our food journey this morning with brunch at my favorite spot in downtown Birmingham at Yo Mama’s Restaurant. They’re opened for Brunch every 2nd and last Saturday of the month and weekdays from 10:30-2:30 for lunch. The owner is Denise Peterso
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joyentertainment20
- Jul 16, 2017
- 2 min
Summer of Joy in Orange Beach
Last year I shot a TV pilot for a food competition and got to experience how beautiful the City of Orange Beach really is. So why not vacation in my home state of Alabama right? With so many places to eat and stay, I thought I would take you to some of my favorite spots! So this week, I’m taking you on my summer vacation! Leaving Birmingham heading to Orange beach, you come through the town of Foley, Alabama. You will see signs for a new waterpark, shopping and “Throwed Rolls
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joyentertainment20
- Jul 9, 2017
- 2 min
BBQ and a Whole Lot More
There’s nothing like some delicious, fall of the bone BBQ from Johnny Ray’s in the Colonnade. Johnny Ray’s was the very first restaurant I ever ate at when I came to Birmingham. I thought it was very good, but the one thing that stuck out in mind was the banana cream pie. Fast forward almost 20 years, the pies taste the same today as they still use the original owners recipe. Now besides, the amazing ribs, pulled pork and chicken, the Johnny Rays Colonnade location has more t
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joyentertainment20
- Jul 7, 2017
- 2 min
My Favorite Day of the Year #NationalFriedChickenDay
Today is one of my all time favorite holidays when it comes to food and that is celebrating #NationalFriedChickenDay! There is truly nothing like delicious, crispy, mouthwatering fried chicken. Its a southern staple as well as a top favorite among meat and three and a SoulFood plate. I was excited to be able to spend part of my day eating some juicy, favorable fried chicken from none other than Church’s Chicken. I grew up eating Church’s mainly after church on Sunday’s along
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