Food + Beverage

Valentine's Day recipe

Pasta with Butter-Roasted Tomato Sauce Article and Photography by Donna Lann Ingredients 8 cloves garlic 1/4 cup butter 1  28-oz. can whole tomatoes  2 anchovy fillets packed in oil Pinch of red pepper flakes Salt  Freshly ground pepper  12 oz. pasta of choice Finely grated Parmesan cheese, for serving  Directions Preheat oven to 425. Crush 8 garlic cloves. Cut butter into small pieces. Empty tomatoes into 9 x 13 dish and crush lightly. Scatter garlic...

Home + Design

Mary Carter Store

Local business limelight Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Mary Carter Store If you grew up or live in or around Cullman, chances are you know the Mary Carter Store. The beloved local business was founded as Mary Carter Paint Store on July 1, 1964, by Raymond Young in its current location at 104 Fourth St. SE. Young, now 84, opened his business when he started selling paint as a Mary Carter Paint Store franchisee at 24. “The paint store began in the same section you find hardware and...

Health + Wellness

More than dentistry

Cullman Cosmetic & Family Dentistry gives back Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Cullman Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Cullman Cosmetic & Family Dentistry has been a part of the local business community for about 20 years. Headed by Dr. Jonathan Echols, it’s about more than dental work. The team is also dedicated to giving back.   “Dr. Echols came to Cullman years ago because his father, Dr. Robert Echols (more lovingly known as Dr. Bob) was a physician at the local hospital. Dr. Bob had a...

Local Services

Catch a vibe

Explore The Man Cave Market Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by The Man Cave Market Twin brothers Chris and Pat Thompson have disrupted the local business community – in a good way. The brothers, who were wholesale plant distributors for more than 20 years before the pandemic caused them to reconsider their options, in April 2020 opened The Man Cave Market in Vinemont. Yes, they still sell plants, but over the last almost four years, The Man Cave Market has become a destination shopping...

Arts + Culture

Local talent: Farm Shop

'A celebration of all things Southern' Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Farm Shop There’s nothing better than happening upon a talented local artist. Here, get to know Jan Parker, artist and owner of Farm Shop, and hear the charming story of how her business came to be. “Farm Shop was created around our dinner table on Sunday night in January 2020, in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, just as we were heading into the pandemic. It was the brainchild of my oldest grandson, Greer Lovell, (aka...

Health + Wellness

New year, new primary health care

My Cullman Doctor is city's first direct primary care clinic Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Cydni Robertson - CydRob Photography It’s a brand new year, and with it comes a renewed focus on diet, exercise, and other self-care goals. This is the time of year when many people look at ways to improve their health, evaluating everything from what they’re eating to local gym options and even health care providers. If you’re in the market for a new primary care doctor, one option is My...

Health + Wellness

Treat yourself to a spa day!

Discover By Grace Beauty & Wellness Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by By Grace Beauty and Wellness You’ve come through the busy holiday season, and winter months are settling in (for a short while -  come on, it’s Alabama!) It’s a perfect time to treat yourself to a reset – a spa day – to kick off 2024! By Grace Beauty & Wellness is owned by Kayra Everett and Jen Woodard. “Our business venture started a couple of years ago through joking conversations. We have always been obsessed with...

Finance + Legal Services

Focus on financial health

Q&A with Katie E. Brown Article by Cullman City Lifestyle | Photography by Cydni Robertson - CydRob Photography When you're crafting your New Year's resolutions, don't forget to consider improving your financial health. Katie E. Brown began her career with Edward Jones in December 2019, becoming the firm's first female financial advisor in Cullman. Serving the Cullman area as a financial advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor has provided a direct path to helping community...

Health + Wellness

Peaceful wellness

Step into Infusion Wellness & SPA Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Emily Barnes of eM.D.Design Infusion Wellness & SPA is the first clinic in Cullman specializing in IV therapy, along with various other wellness services. Owner Whitney Cheatham is a registered nurse, nutritional coach and cosmetologist (she also owns Glowing Tan & Beauty Bar). “In 2022, I saw the potential for growth in Cullman and decided it was the right time to open Infusion Wellness & SPA,” said Cheatham. “We...

Food + Beverage

Hearty Vegetable Soup

A perfect bowl of soup for a chilly January day Article and Photography by Cullman City Lifestyle What's better than soup on a cold day? Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 5 baby carrots, chopped 1 cup finely chopped celery 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes 60 oz. vegetable broth 3 medium potatoes, diced 1 cup green beans, chopped 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 cup frozen sweet corn 1/2 cup green onions, chopped Instructions Preheat...