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Fishing for Seafood on Atlanta’s Southside
Fayetteville Georgia may not be the first place that pops into your mind when thinking of seafood - but the City Cafe...
Ice Cream Prescription
This is a prescription to good not to share. I had a tooth out today, (OH! don't get me started about how expensive my...
Now, That’s a BOTTLE of Wine!
Wow! What a way to make a splash at a party. This bottle was brought to the Meals on Wheels “Friendraiser” I had the...
Folks that Care for Kids are Good Cooks, too!
Saturday night found me teaching an Iron Chef Class to a group from the Childrens Hospital of Macon. Driving up from...
New South Pimento Cheese
This weekend is a fun one - The Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show has arrived in Atlanta! I am thrilled to...
Huevos Rancheros Before and After
The mayor of Denver welcomed us to the IACP conference last week. A former brew pub owner, he urged us to try Denver's...
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I betcha didn’t know there was a Waffle House Museum. A tribute to all the scattered, smothered and covered that have been eaten?I have a fond spot in my heart for this roadside favorite, having eaten Christmas dinner there in1993. (Long story, trust me.) So, I was...
Chocolate Chubby Cake
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Mindful Eating
So what does eating mindfully even mean? Well, it is when you actually listen to hunger, feel satisfied in your stomach, and taste your food. I sometimes wonder if anyone does this anymore. We are programmed to eat so fast and squeeze so many things into our day. What...
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March 1, 2010 I am sitting here looking at the beautiful winter wonderland outside. Who would have thought we would have yet another snow day in Atlanta, Ga? But this makes me want to drink and talk about my warm cup of tea! Nancy and I spoke at the Annual Young...
Atlanta Junior League Tour of Kitchens
How hard it it to cook in a kitchen like this? On Sunday, I did a chef demo for the Junior League's Annual Tour of Kitchens. Karen graciously welcomed me into her home, and I made Healthy Snacks for Kids. And, they are healthy and delicious for adults, too!Almond...