Bob Carlton
@bobcarlton.bsky.social
Food and culture writer for AL.com and This is Alabama. Proud dad. Alabama grad. Hoops fan. BBQ enthusiast. Erstwhile marathon runner.
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Bob Carlton
@bobcarlton.bsky.social
· Nov 13
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.
www.al.com
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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After 46 years in journalism, @al.com food writer @BobCarlton.bsky.social will retire at the end of this month.
Congrats Bob! 🎊
Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2025/05/jones-valley-farm-names-scholarship-for-retiring-food-writer-bob-carlton.html
Congrats Bob! 🎊
Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2025/05/jones-valley-farm-names-scholarship-for-retiring-food-writer-bob-carlton.html
May 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
After 46 years in journalism, @al.com food writer @BobCarlton.bsky.social will retire at the end of this month.
Congrats Bob! 🎊
Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2025/05/jones-valley-farm-names-scholarship-for-retiring-food-writer-bob-carlton.html
Congrats Bob! 🎊
Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2025/05/jones-valley-farm-names-scholarship-for-retiring-food-writer-bob-carlton.html
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Never, ever, ever read @bobcarlton.bsky.social 's articles on an empty stomach. Wow. www.al.com/life/2025/04...
12 Birmingham restaurants that could earn a coveted Michelin star
The prestigious Michelin Guide will publish a Southern edition later this year.
www.al.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Never, ever, ever read @bobcarlton.bsky.social 's articles on an empty stomach. Wow. www.al.com/life/2025/04...
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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.
Great profile by @bobcarlton.bsky.social on this little West Alabama treasure.
Have you ever had Alabama Sunshine hot sauce? 🌶️
The story of the small town Alabama company goes back about 60 years. Here's what to know about Alabama brand that brings some serious heat: https://www.al.com/life/2025/03/the-small-town-alabama-food-brand-that-brings-some-serious-heat.html
The story of the small town Alabama company goes back about 60 years. Here's what to know about Alabama brand that brings some serious heat: https://www.al.com/life/2025/03/the-small-town-alabama-food-brand-that-brings-some-serious-heat.html
This small-town Alabama hot sauce brings some serious heat
Alabama Sunshine's product line includes hot sauces, barbecue sauces, jams, jellies, salsas and relishes.
www.al.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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.
Great profile by @bobcarlton.bsky.social on this little West Alabama treasure.
It's nice to have you in Birmingham.
Legendary Alabama barbecue joint opening first Birmingham location
The restaurant will open in the former Rib-It-Up space later this spring.
www.al.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It's nice to have you in Birmingham.
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:
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.
www.al.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:17 AM
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:
Reposted by Bob Carlton
Worth your time:
The story behind this Alabama basketball fan’s crazy, scary journey to the Final Four. By @bobcarlton.bsky.social www.al.com/alabamabaske...
The story behind this Alabama basketball fan’s crazy, scary journey to the Final Four. By @bobcarlton.bsky.social www.al.com/alabamabaske...
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.
www.al.com
November 22, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Worth your time:
The story behind this Alabama basketball fan’s crazy, scary journey to the Final Four. By @bobcarlton.bsky.social www.al.com/alabamabaske...
The story behind this Alabama basketball fan’s crazy, scary journey to the Final Four. By @bobcarlton.bsky.social www.al.com/alabamabaske...
"We're back, baby!" Homewood diner Lag's Eatery, closed for 15 years, is reopening 11/20 in BIrmingham's Avondale/Crestwood area.
Homewood restaurant reopening in Birmingham after 15 years
Lag's Eatery, which closed in 2009, will reopen in a new location on Nov. 20.
www.al.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:06 PM
"We're back, baby!" Homewood diner Lag's Eatery, closed for 15 years, is reopening 11/20 in BIrmingham's Avondale/Crestwood area.
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.
November 13, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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.
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.
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.
www.al.com
November 13, 2024 at 1:12 AM
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.