“Okra flower and okra” from Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks through the Seasons by Steven Satterfield.
“Let things taste of what they are.” —Alice Waters
August produces an abundance of fresh vegetables from the garden, at farmers markets, and on the menu at local eateries. Popular in our community this season are corn, tomatoes, okra, squash, cucumbers, eggplant, potatoes, peppers, green beans, melons, blueberries, peaches, figs—and the list goes on (and on).
Appreciate summer’s bounty through recipes, stories, and more.
Recipes from Friends
Ashley Christensen’s Homegrown Tomato Pie
Vivian Howard’s Blueberry Cobbler
Lisa Donovan’s Peach Hand Pies
Virginia Willis’ Spiced Okra and Tomatoes
Yewande Komolafe’s Corn and Shrimp Beignets
Ashley Christensen’s Watermelon Salad
Steven Satterfield’s Summer Succotash
Stories
An Undeserved Gift — The Bitter Southerner
What’s Good?: A Memoir in Twelve Ingredients by Peter Hoffman
We Are What We Eat: A Slow Food Manifesto by Alice Waters
From the Journal archives
Crafting the Perfect Tomato Sandwich
Summer Vegetables + Buttermilk-Herb Dressing
@ Alabama Chanin
Permission to Wander is our newest capsule collection in collaboration with our friend and muse Rinne Allen. Discover hand-painted designs and artisan-made objects to inspire (and carry along for) the journey. Explore the collection.
Rinne’s story, Permission to Wander, which was written for The Bitter Southerner, is the inspiration for this collaboration. Read along.
@ The School of Making
Registration is now open for The School of Making’s 2022 Workshops, which includes a Classic Three-Day, Patternmaking, Classic Studio Week, and Individual Stenciling and Sewing.
August’s Swatch of the Month features the Fern Stencil using an exclusive yarn in collaboration with Madelinetosh, a hand-dyed yarn company that explores the limits of color in their creations. Subscribe for a year-long exploration of embroidery at any time and receive the monthly swatches, materials, and an exclusive newsletter with instructions, access, and more.
Find our Fern kits—the journal cover, tea towels, wrap top, and panel tunic—among recent designs and favorites in our Featured collection.
@ The Factory
Plan your visit to view the Collection firsthand, work with our team, experience Alabama Chanin in-person, and learn more about our commitment to responsible production, sustainable practices, and thoughtful design.
Customization is among the many benefits of lean-method manufacturing. Because our garments are made to order, we offer the complimentary service of adjusting hemlines along the sleeve and body up to 3”. Note hemline adjustments at checkout, or connect with our team to learn more about opportunities to further customize fit.
Hours:
Monday by appointment only
Tuesday – Friday | 10am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday | Closed
Visit us at:
462 Lane Drive
Florence, Alabama 35630
Contact our store team:
Catherine Counts
+1.256.760.1090 x 114
shop@alabamachanin.com
Carlisle Sandy
+1.256.760.1090 x 105
sales@alabamachanin.com