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SPOONFUL OF SUKAR

On November’s Spotlight, featuring Nour Hasan’s stunning hand-painted cakes

“Sukar Bakes’ cakes are the real deal! Not only are they absolute works of art, but they are also delicious.” - Miranda Pate Dismukes

“Everything she makes is unique, gorgeous and delicious.” - Mary Coumanis Foropoulous

“She is talented and an amazing artist.” - Marie Dueitt Katz

“Oh my goodness! Works of art.” - Susie Pappas

“The cakes are beautiful. One of a kind.” - Anne Dittman

FEASTING AT FERUS

On November’s Tastings, profiling Fairhope’s Ferus by the Bay

“Very pretty! They keep something going all the time. And lots of great bands!” - Linda Dianne Puryear Darden

“It’s so pretty inside and they have great porches outside. All the food I’ve had has been so good! Their Sunday brunch is a family fave.” - Julie Zuercher

“They have the best shrimp and grits, and tasty fries.” - Salli Beasley

NOUR HASAN, OWNER OF SUKAR BAKES, AND ONE OF HER PAINTED CAKES / PORTRAIT BY ELIZABETH GELINEAU

“The Buffalo chicken wrap is delish!” - Marissa Thetford

“We need a happy hour there while it is still porch-sitting weather.” - Becky Guillory UP TO THE PLATE

On November’s “All Hail the Meat and Three”

“Yay Cheryl’s! We love the place.” - Martha Jean Tigrett Alford

“Not sure how Judy’s [on Highway 90 at Azalea] didn’t make the list.” - Kay Saxon

“The Iron Skillet is the finest, longest-established restaurant in Citronelle. It has the best food at the best price anywhere in Baldwin and Mobile counties.” - Linda Dianne Puryear Darden

“On that list, Cheryl’s and Sugar Kettle on the Eastern Shore are both awesome.” - Judith Anne

A JUICY SECRET FOR GRILLING TURKEY

In response to November’s food issue and Bo Ansley’s recipe for spatchcocked smoked turkey “I loved reading about the evolution and legacy of Mobile’s food. Here’s a secret enhancement to a spatchcocked turkey or chicken. Put a Ziploc bag full of ice on the breast 30 minutes before grilling. The white meat will start at a lower temperature than the dark meat and will finish at the same time. I promise you will have the juiciest white meat you’ve ever had.” - Jeb Shell

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WINTER GREENS We’re adding greens to our New Year’s diet, and not just for prosperity. Check MB’s website for delicious winter greens recipes that will bring you the wealth of wellness.

PUT A RING ON IT Just engaged? Share your proposal story, and we’ll feature your engagement on mobilebaymag.com. BEST OF MARDI GRAS We are blown away by the amazing submissions for our Best of Mardi Gras Photo Contest. Now it’s time for the professionals and amateurs to go head to head. Voting will be open January 9 - 27, so go online to choose your favorite. The winning images will be published in our February 2023 issue. THE NEW INDUCTEES We know you’re excited to meet our new class of 40 Under 40 honorees. Read extended interviews with the 40 impressive young professionals featured in this year’s class and follow MB on Instagram for exclusive videos with our 2023 winners. Stay tuned for a cameo appearance by Mobile’s favorite mayor. COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH Ruth’s Chris Martini: Mobile’s favorite steak house shares their take on the heavy-hitter’s martini. We’ll have ours shaken, not stirred.

WINTER GREENS MOONPIES AND MARDI GRAS RUTH’S CHRIS MARTINI PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH GELINEAU

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