We can’t say THANK YOU enough to everyone who registered, fund-raised and participated in our 20th Anniversary Walk of Life Reimagined! While there were a number of setbacks like a global pandemic and a rain-out on Saturday, Sunday was a beautiful day full of excitement and hope. Since the theme […]
Looking Deeper
Plenty of people can draw or paint a likeness of another person. But when a portrait is more than an accurate depiction of someone’s physical appearance, when it captures and conveys not just how they look but who they are – that’s art. For Montgomery artist Elana Hagler, there’s a […]
Strawberry Steak Sauce
(recipe developed by Chef Preston Williams) We may complain about hot, sticky summers, it’s that type of weather that allows farmers to produce a bounty of amazing produce–like plump, juicy strawberries. During peak growing season, you can “pick your own”, grab a basket at your local farmers market or, at […]
JOY Magazine REAL LIFE – A Discussion with Dr. Carrie J. Nelson
According to 27-year-breast-cancer survivor Dr. Carrie J. Nelson,fear overwhelmed her in the moments just following her diagnosis, but she moved past emotion and turned her energy outward,founding a nonprofit to help others. Tell us about your cancer diagnosis. My cancer experience began on a winter day in Grand Blanc, Michigan, […]
JOY Magazine REAL LIFE – A Discussion with Betty Ehrlich & Elaine Kirkpatrick
When she was three years old, Betty Ehrlich lost her mother to breast cancer. Today, Betty is herself a three-time cancer survivor. Her daughter Elaine has been by her side through all three struggles. The duo shared what they’ve each learned and how prayer and positive thinking have proven powerful […]
Collard Green Frittata
(recipe developed by Jennifer Kornegay) Collard greens are great if you’re looking to bump up your vitamin C consumption. It also contains (as do many other greens) glutathione, a peptide with three amino acids that play key roles in your health, like aiding the liver in cleansing and detoxifying fat, […]
Joy Magazine-Winter 2021
From the editor… Hello Everyone. Last year was a huge upheaval for all of us, and although I believe it was a tough year that we never want to repeat, I also believe it taught us some very valuable lessons. We are tougher than we think, but without planning and […]
Blackberry Barbecue Sauce
(recipe developed by Jennifer Kornegay) A whole bunch of blackberries add their sweet-tart punch to this zippy barbecue sauce. (makes enough for 3, 8-ounce mason jars) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup onions 2 cups blackberries (frozen work fine) 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon garlic […]
All Alabama. All The Time.
“Our state has so much to offer! It’s full of natural beauty, but especially full of amazing, hard-working and talented people. I enjoy the relationship and creativity of good collaborations with our brand partners. It’s very rewarding to be able to draw on my own creative and professional background to […]
JOY Magazine REAL LIFE – A Discussion with Ronda Walker
A “believe it, be it” attitude and determination to keep moving forward for her kids pushed Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker through a dire diagnoses and to the other side: breast cancer survivorship. Tell us about your cancer diagnosis and treatment. It was one week before Christmas 2014 when I […]