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Bob Carlton @bobcarlton.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The comforting smell of roasted peanuts along Birmingham's Morris Avenue is a Magic City tradition that transcends generations. Listen to my latest piece for Alabama Public Radio to hear how the Alabama Peanut Co. has built on a legacy that began in 1907.

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The Birmingham family business built on peanuts

Birmingham is known as a foodie town. That can mean barbeque or dinner at a James Beard Award winning restaurant. But, the Magic City also has a history with the humble peanut. The Cassimus family set...

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AL.com @al.com · 21/05/2025

After 46 years in journalism, @al.com food writer @BobCarlton.bsky.social will retire at the end of this month. Congrats Bob! 🎊 Read more: www.al.com/life/2025/05/jones-valle…

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Drew Taylor @mrdrewtaylor.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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.

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Bob Carlton @bobcarlton.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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:

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This Alabama fan's crazy, scary journey to the Final Four

If not for the persistence of his patient wife, longtime Bama fan Karl Stingily might never have realized his dream.

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Bob Carlton @bobcarlton.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

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

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Homewood restaurant reopening in Birmingham after 15 years

Lag's Eatery, which closed in 2009, will reopen in a new location on Nov. 20.

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Bob Carlton @bobcarlton.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

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.

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Bob Carlton @bobcarlton.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

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.

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The Alabama connection between musician Rosanne Cash and chef Scott Peacock

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and the James Beard Award-winning chef share a fascinating connection.

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