Lindsay Beck’s grandmother always had “a whole spread of pies” at family dinners and even grew her own rhubarb to use in them. Growing up watching her, Beck was inspired to use fresh ingredients to create her own desserts. Now the pastry chef at CAMP Modern American Eatery in Greenville, South Carolina, she crafts sophisticated sweets with a touch of nostalgia. The post South Carolina peaches shine in this elevated take on a classic dessert appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.| Atlanta Magazine
In November 2023, I traveled back to the hometown I’d left when I was 19 years old. Fall in Natchez, Mississippi, is a welcome relief after the annual assault of a long, hot summer. I remembered the heat and the way the first cool breeze took its time arriving. The post A writer returns to her home state of Mississippi—and to a world of stories and dreams appeared first on Atlanta Magazine.| Atlanta Magazine
With all the natural components needed to make steel—iron ore, coal, and limestone—Birmingham experienced meteoric growth during the Industrial Age, earning it the name the Magic City. While steel production wound down in the 1970s, the moniker remains, albeit for a bevy of other reasons. The modern-day magic of this Southern city lies in the breadth of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts, history lovers, and gourmands alike. The post One City, Three Ways: Birmingham, Alabama appeared fir...| Atlanta Magazine