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Committee 0f 200 Dinner
A fascinating group of women convened in Atlanta last week – The Committee of 200. These 400+ movers and shakers...
My Three Favorite Inexpensive Wines at This Very Moment…
When someone asks me for a recommendation for my favorite delicious but inexpensive wine, I always have to preface my...
Chicken For Julie, Julia and Us!
This August, almost 50 years after the book was published in America, Julia Child's ode to the food of France,...
Tea for Two
When I looked at the beautiful women gathered last Saturday at Cancer Wellness - I got choked up. What a incredible...
Turning Point Dinner
Last night I was off to the suburbs – to the lovely land of Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. Yours truly, a couple of...
Taste Club South America
Too much fun at the Taste Club last night! That's my monthly wine and food pairing dinner held at Cooks Warehouse...
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Figs are in Season!
Succulent Figs My friend has a fig tree in her yard and is always willing to share her wealth with me. But when I bring home these succulent treats, I always wonder what to do with them and if they are good for me. There are numerous health benefits in figs. Did you...
Hydration in Hotlanta
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Endless Possibilities – Kids in the Kitchen
Can you believe this food was created by kids from ages 11 - 16? Not only is it beautiful - but delicious. Chef Rosemary Rutland and I had the pleasure of tasting these treats, and many more, while judging the week-ending challenge for Camp at Cooks Warehouse. Chef...
Watermelon Cucumber Skewers with Lime Hoisin Dressing
I love watermelon – cool and super juicy, unbelievably sweet. So I am always trying to come up with another reason to eat this treat, from salads to dessert. Not only is watermelon delicious, it’s also a great source of vitamin C and A. And, as Shayna often reminds...