Stacey Wallace Articles

Making the Grade | Tart and Tartan

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION As I’ve mentioned before in this column, I love to eat, but I really dislike cooking of any kind, and that includes baking. Now, I can cook a few entrees, sides and desserts, at least enough to take to church and family dinners. However, my...

Making the Grade | Don Miguel Mexican Bar & Grill

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — In our almost 10 years of living in Lee County, Mike and I have been to some really good Mexican restaurants. One in particular served my favorite dish: fajita quesadillas, a combination of the two Mexican meals I love the...

Making the Grade | Beignets & Brew

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — Way back in 1992, when I was beginning my third year of teaching in LaGrange, I met a young woman named Ashley. She had begun substitute teaching at Lee’s Crossing Middle School, where I was teaching sixth grade language arts.In 1989,...

Making the Grade | On the road to Dadeville

OPINION — It’s hard to believe that 35 years ago this month, I began my 30-year teaching career in LaGrange, Georgia, and so did Mike, my then future husband. I’ve always heard that the older you become, the faster time passes; now I know that this is true. The years...
Making the Grade

Making the Grade

At home with Chef Jim OPINION — As I have mentioned numerous times in this column, I love to eat, but I really dislike cooking.My attitude about...

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Making the Grade | Sept. 5, 2024

Making the Grade | Sept. 5, 2024

Yaki Bowl OPINION — As Mike and I have entered our fifth year of retirement, how we look at the week has certainly changed. For example, when we...

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Making the Grade | Aug. 8, 2024

Making the Grade | Aug. 8, 2024

Hey Days Way back in 1983-1985, when dinosaurs roamed the planet, I was a Juco transfer at Auburn University. During this time, Auburn certainly...

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Making the Grade

Making the Grade

Melt Auburn OPINION — Have you ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time? Boy, my husband Mike and I pulled a doozy a few weeks ago.We traveled...

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Making the Grade | June 27, 2024

Making the Grade | June 27, 2024

On the road to Dadeville OPINION — When I was growing up in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals), there was a big rivalry between our city...

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Making the Grade

Making the Grade

Alabama Fried Chicken & Fish OPINION — Last month, Mike and I went on our dream vacation: We spent two weeks in Scotland, the land of our...

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Making the Grade

Making the Grade

Bunkers OPINION — Way back when I was 18-20 years old, I was mildly addicted to video games such as Galaga (my personal favorite), Ms. Pac Man and...

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Making the Grade | May 16, 2024

Making the Grade | May 16, 2024

Tiger on the Green OPINION — Do you enjoy playing golf? Now, that probably sounds like a strange introductory question for a restaurant review...

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