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 […]
JOY Magazine REAL LIFE – A Discussion with Heather Parrish
I would encourage you [Caregiver/Loved One] to allow the cancer fighter to express whatever emotion they are feeling in the moment, without trying to fix the situation. During two back-to-back battles with cancer, Heather Parrish, proprietor of Montgomery’s Southern Art & Makers Collective gallery and shop, learned the limits of […]
Winter Minestrone
(recipe developed by Jennifer Kornegay) If you’re hungry for a home-cooked dish but basically all cooked out after the holidays, consider whipping up a big batch of soup. These liquid meals are one-pot wonders that you can usually put together pretty quickly, easily make enough to freeze for later and […]
JOY Magazine REAL LIFE – A Discussion with Hayden McDonald
I turned 40 years old, so I scheduled my mammogram. I’m very thankful I didn’t wait! Hayden McDonald is a Montgomery native who has spent her life being active and helping others improve their health by doing the same, working as an exercise physiologist with the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at […]
Joy Magazine-Fall 2020
From the editor… It’s Fall! Looking at our cover shot of Rick Hendricks has me already dreaming about cool days that allow me to pursue peaceful exploration during a walk, a run or a hike. Hiking is absolutely invigorating, and I can’t wait to take advantage of all the glorious […]
Joy Magazine-Summer 2020
From the editor… Hello everyone. This summer may be different for most of us this year. We probably won’t travel as much; we probably won’t be in large gatherings, and we will certainly be wearing face coverings regardless of the summer heat. Although this summer will be different, it doesn’t […]
Joy Magazine-Spring 2020
From the editor… Hello everyone. Our wonderful Joy magazine publishing team (Jennifer Kornegay, Erika Tracy, Nancy Fields) has been extremely passionate about this magazine, and you can see the hard work in every issue. In good times and bad, these smart and talented women have produced a magazine that I […]