Tag: Lifestyle

Brother Pachomius Alvarado, OSB spends a great portion of his time in St. Bernard Abbey’s Bakery baking divinely delicious cinnamon raisin bread to sell...

Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially unveils plans for the renovation of City Park, now renamed “Art Park” CULLMAN - It could not have been a...

CULLMAN COUNTY - It's Easter weekend, and the weather is gorgeous. Get out and enjoy one of these fun Saturday events! As always, if you...

CULLMAN - Here's a list of several events happening around town on Saturday, April 8. Find all events, and submit your own, at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar. 6...

2016 Gala attendees, from left, Shirley and Tim Quattlebaum take a moment to pause with Judy and Keith Wise at the annual Cullman Regional...

One of the hottest topics in agriculture right now is aquaponics. Aquaponics is a form of farming that integrates aquaculture and hydroponics (growing plants...

Marilyn Freeman demonstrates handsewing techniques. CULLMAN -  A growing number of people these days are taking an interest in traditional crafts, and not arts-and-crafts-show crafts. ...

CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, the Peinhardt Homesteaders sponsored a multi-part class in traditional woodworking techniques and technology.  Participants had the opportunity to try...

COLONY - Canzetta Maria "Candi" Staton was born March 13, 1940 in Colony, Alabama and is an multiple award winning American soul and gospel...

Seedlings waiting to be planted in the upgraded garden beds CULLMAN - Springtime is almost upon us.  That’s planting season in the agricultural world, and...

CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation has several outdoor programs registering now for adults and children. Youth Outdoor Adventure, Kayaking Classes for beginner...

ALABAMA - Professor of politics (emeritus) at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, Delos Hughes has gathered a wonderful pictorial collection of courthouses...

CULLMAN - Ever play in a bed of clover when you were a child? If not, that might have been because the little blooms...

Tap Room bartender Hillary Brewer serves up a Thrill Hill Vanilla Porter CULLMAN - Having been raised Southern Baptist in the buckle of the Bible...

Lee McBride demonstrates how to tap a tree for its sugary sap, which is excellent for making syrup. Before modern methods made tapping trees...

Dublin HANCEVILLE — Area residents with a little Irish blood running through their veins or anyone who would like to visit the Emerald Isle may...

Shiloh Walker, who describes herself as an introvert, loves her garden, reading and the personalized education that being homeschooled affords her. CULLMAN - In the...

Pilot Club of Cullman members Nan Auston and Charlotte Ecklund were the last the exit the pool. CULLMAN - On Saturday Cullman Parks and Recreation...

CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering a variety of programs for the month of January. Register online at www.agriplex.org. The facility has...

HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines on either side of Vintage West owner, Teresa Daniel, who has incorporated the couple’s line, Magnolia Home, into...

Beautiful Christmas décor on this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes CULLMAN - This time of year, there is a lot of hustle and bustle, the...

CULLMAN - The holidays are upon us, and yet again we do not know what to get. If you have a teenager that you...

Before he became a prominent political figure in Alabama, Tom Drake/ aka “The Cullman Comet,” was a headliner in the wrestling profession and is...

CULLMAN - Cullman Christian School's Cullman Christmas Festival and Market (previously hosted by St. John's Church) took place on Saturday, boasting more than 50...

Then Alabama Gov. "Big Jim" Folsom and Tom Drake, right The Cullman Tribune would like to take this opportunity to wish a very Happy Birthday...

Dr. Robert Orr, full-time musician, part-time retiree! GOOD HOPE - Robert Orr has been retired for 21 years, but you'd never know it by talking...

Updated 12/14/16 at 6:46 p.m.   Friday, Dec. 2- Friday, Dec. 23 Winter Wonderland Sportsman Lake Park will be hosting its annual Winter Wonderland light display during the...

Using a mixture of colors and textures gives your garland a depth and richness. Rag garlands have become all the rage lately. They are easy...

All the work and preparation that goes into shopping, baking, roasting and cleaning up after your Thanksgiving meal results in leftovers. What to do...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 23:    So, Thanksgiving Eve has finally arrived, our Countdown Corner has taken you through steps to ensure that you have the...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 22: Ice candles are perhaps the most fun of all the things we’ve done leading up to Thanksgiving! They are amazingly beautiful,...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 21: Ok, so far we have had fun cooking, decorating and getting crafty for Thanksgiving…now we gotta go to work, sigh… So,...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 20:   Turkey thawing ALERT!!!! If your turkey is 10 pounds or less, or if you have a frozen turkey breast, take...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 19: Ever tried a recipe that looked really good in a book or magazine, and it was a total disappointment? Well,...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 18: For those of you who don't cook, here is a great way to contribute to your office Thanksgiving party. The Countdown...

Left to right bottom row:  Audrey Kate Oldacre, Steve, Kiah, Lisa, & Bryn Lake; Left to right top row:  Ethan Lake, Todd & Emily...

I found this wonderful microplane (sometimes referred to as a mandolin) at Bennett's Home Store a couple of years ago. It quickly became one...

Known as both Osage oranges and common horse apples, these lime green beauties fall from the tree just around Thanksgiving and make wonderful decorations....

Melanie Glasscock tends the cattle on the farm that has been in her family since the 1800s. HOLLY POND/BERLIN - Melanie Glasscock is a busy...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 15 By making your cakes, pies and cookies ahead of time you can save literally hours of work. Most cakes freeze...

Use your newly gilded pumpkin with rustic or shabby chic decorations, or as a formal centerpiece. Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 14 If you bought pumpkins and...

Look for grasses and twisted twigs for your arrangements. Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 13: Little things add up when preparing for holiday dinners. There is so...

Give your centerpiece a lift with a small stump, adding dried flowers, leaves or small pumpkins to hide any uneven spots. This gives your...

Countdown Corner If you have ever waited until the last minute to do your Thanksgiving shopping, you know the strain that comes when you put...

“We were honored to induct Elaine into the Alabama Tourism Hall of Fame in August,” said state tourism director Lee Sentell.  “She has been...

Wendy Jones, left, and Chelsea Lanier both won makeovers from Options.   Judy Watts loves making people feel better. She is a proud cancer survivor...

Pictured: (l-r) Elaine Willingham, her daughter Anna Lanier and husband Dan Willingham CULLMAN - It was certainly an event to remember for Elaine Willingham. As...

With minutes to spare before time for the big moment, Beth glances back over her shoulder at her daughter, Alicia, who strikes a dramatic...

Edwina Chappel, left, and Betty Leeth Haynes, who traveled together to Atlantic City for this year’s Ms. Senior America pageant For the past 19 years...

Four years ago a friend approached 15-year-old Mary Ashley Rohrscheib with an idea that changed her life. The friend suggested that they sign up...

Photo: Today, people on the street are more apt to recognize Brody before they realize that his father, Jason Simpson, is the Chief Meteorologist...

CULLMAN - Dae Spradlin, local Cullman resident and high school student, recently walked in several fashion shows at New York Fashion Week in New...

Photo: Extension Service Agent Assistant, Raydonna Sims, who will be demonstrating the art of making and preserving apple butter at the Farm Y'All Festival,...

CULLMAN - One of the most beautiful blooming plants in our zone is the oakleaf hydrangea (h.quercifolia). Native to this area, the oakleaf hydrangea...

CULLMAN - Groups like Ghostbusters: Werewolf Division travel around the state of Alabama, attending charity events and raising money for various causes while also...

Photo: The Lake farm is a family business. Here the men look over their cattle operation with the upcoming generation of Lake farmers. The...

CULLMAN - Seventeen-year-old Dae Spradlin will be heading to New York City this fall to participate in Fashion Week.           Spradlin is originally from Graysville (a...

CULLMAN – Hundreds of runners gathered at Sportsman Lake Park Saturday night to participate in the third annual Rock and Glow 5K.           The event is...

CULLMAN - Let me start by saying, yes, like most of the country, I play Pokémon Go.  Yes, I have visited places I would...