Stacey Wallace Articles

Making the grade | On the road to Savannah, Georgia

BY STACEY WALLACEOPINION —On Nov. 5, 2005, I married Michael “Mike” Ralph Wallace at Orr Street Baptist Church in my hometown of Alexander City.At the time, I was 42 (almost 43), and Mike was 46; therefore, the church was packed. Some people had to sit in folding...

Making the Grade | Viva La Vida Mexican Cuisine

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION —As I’ve mentioned before in this column, I am not a fan of spicy foods. If my lips and throat are burning as I eat, I’m not having a good time. Years ago, I enjoyed jalapeño poppers; the jalapeno pepper’s spiciness was weakened by frying the...

Making the Grade – Tavern on the Traxs

OPINION — Remember back in the 1970s when your favorite college football team might be on television once or twice in a whole season? To this day, I still can’t believe that in 1972, the classic “Punt, Bama, Punt,” between Auburn and Alabama was only on the radio....

Making the Grade | Pepper Tree Steaks N’ Wines

BY STACEY WALLACE As I’ve mentioned numerous times in this column, my husband Mike and I love to eat but intensely dislike cooking. Now, we have family and friends who love to cook; we don’t understand them, but we really love and appreciate them. As someone (I don’t...
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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Sabor a Mexico Mexican Grill

Sabor a Mexico Mexican Grill

OPINION — Back in 1990, when I was a first year English teacher in LaGrange, Georgia, money was tight, to say the least. After paying my rent, car...

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