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Dothan's very own Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark, owner of KBC, takes on Quick-Fire Quips to spill the beans-- and the deviled eggs! The Top Chef winner and Next Gen Chef judge breaks down the National Peanut Festival must-haves. Plus, the importance of small-town support for hidden gems, the reality of reality TV and the Southern dish that made other elite chefs raise their eyebrows!

For the almost two million Alabamians grocery store shelves loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables are often out of reach. That’s because they live in what are called food deserts. Those are rural and urban settings where poverty is higher, education is lower, and supermarkets are often non-existent. That leaves so called “dollar stores” as the only grocery option for a growing number of Alabamians facing food insecurity. Last week, we reported on what changes to food stamps might mean for Alabama’s hungriest residents. Today she teams up with a local chef to better understand the challenges of Alabamians living in food deserts.

Move over Flavortown! Birmingham native, author and chef Martie Duncan has made her mark on the Food Network, taking part as a contestant and judge on a variety of shows. She talks with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about the TV channel and her books while dishing on the best way to make a summer-time tomato sandwich. Plus... a secret confession!

A Birmingham-based nonprofit is calling all barbecue aficionados and grilling enthusiasts. Growing Kings is hosting its annual King of the Grill barbecue competition on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Avondale. The competition will be located right outside the organization’s office on 41st Street South.

June 29thThis time on America’s Test Kitchen, we investigate the roots of barbecue and take a trip from Texas to the Carolinas with Robb Walsh, the author…