The next installment of Read Alabama: The Next Chapter will be Thursday, featuring. Trace Barnett of “The Bitter Socialite.”
The program will begin at 12:15 p.m. with an opening reception at noon in Mathews Lecture Hall in Wade Math & Science Building on the Jasper campus of Bevill State Community College. The presentation will be streamed on Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/events/1395978077815111/).
The program is a partnership between Bevill State Community College, Walker College Foundation, Alabama Power Company, The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, and the Walker County Arts Alliance.
About Trace Barnett
A natural-born entertainer, creator, decorator, gardener, and jack-of-all-trades, Trace knew he would pursue a career with a creative outlet. After years of working with various design groups and national lifestyle publications, Trace dreamed of a brand of his own, and that’s when The Bitter Socialite was born, an entertaining lifestyle design firm that is neither stuck-up nor stuffy. The Bitter Socialite is brimming with how-to and do-it-yourself projects, easy market-fresh recipes perfect for dinner tonight, party ideas for any occasion, libations sure to liberate you (not to mention your guests), customizable meal/entertaining kits delivered directly to you, and a healthy dose of humor because we believe laughter is the heart of inspiration.
About “Tracing Roots: A Modern Approach to Living on the Land”
A modern approach to living off the land with more than 100 recipes, gardening tips, and Southern traditions. Written by Food Network Star Trace Barnett, Tracing Roots is a beautifully written book that contains gorgeous photos of several of the recipes including Carmelized Onion and Squash Tart, Honey and Fig Chicken Thighs, and Granmommie’s Lane Cake. There are also tips on gardening, canning, and raising chickens.