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Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Crafty to-go boxes
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I absolutely love these to-go boxes available at Casseroles (ps - this to-go Casserole place is big-time on my hit list!) and Sawicki's Meat, Seafood & More in Decatur. These containers ($14-$28) are stamped "comfort food", "give thanks", or "midnight snack," also come with waxed tissue, twine and tags. For those of you who are not in the area - you can contact widdi@lovetogoboxes.com and she will work out a way to get them to you!
cC
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Trampoline Dodgeball at an Indoor Trampoline Park
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SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park in Suwanee opens late next week and is the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing courts. You can go to a 2 hour open jump session, host a birthday party, enlist in Sky aerobics or even enroll in 3D dodgeball.
You can jump in on daily pick up games, join a league, or enter in a cash tournament. OTP - but sounds like it might be worth the trip!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM
my favorite #pumpkin bread recipe
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I've been blessed with the opportunity to take some time off from work lately (aka in-between jobs) and let me tell you - it has been magical. I've been able to tackle some of my Pinterest to-do's - I think above all else - crafting, cleaning and cooking are my top de-stressors. I would say my Atlanta food crawls - but sometimes the aftermath of those tend to send me into a guilty frenzy.
During my unemployment stint, I tried my hand at crock pot Mac n' Cheese and Chicken n' Dumplings//Asian Turkey Meatballs//Curried Vegetarian Indian//Rice Krispy Treats//Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls//Homemade Collard Greens//Baked Beans, etc. However, my best creation had to come from this drool-worthy Pumpkin Bread recipe (pictured above with homemade apple cider from Red Apple Barn in Ellijay). It was so tasty and I had so many requests for the recipe that I decided to share it with you. I love that the recipe calls for making two loafs - one to keep and one to give. Wrap up in plastic wrap and tie with yarn. Happy baking - let me know how it turns out!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM
#apples, #pumpkins, and #pies, oh mi!
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I just love the fall. I love cozying up in my sweaters and boots while enjoying a caramel apple spice. College football, Halloween, Thanksgiving, changing leaves, pumpkin everything, apple everything. So when my friend suggested apple-picking and pumpkin-patching in North Georgia, I was beyond game.
For any of the transplants that read my blog - North Georgia is a must do. NG mountains are beautiful and there is no shortage of camping, zip-lining, hiking, tubing, winery touring, farmers market-ing to be had. Boiled peanut stands on the side of the highway, muscadine wine, freshly baked peach/pecan bread, breathtaking views, Octoberfest in Helen, what's not to love?
On this particular Fall weekend we choose to hit up the Red Apple Barn in Ellijay for apple-picking. You can't throw a rock without hitting a place like this up in Ellijay, you'll pass 20 on the way up. I haven't been to one family-owned farm or farm stand that has done me wrong. We paid $8 to pick our own apples (after a very scenic tractor ride up to the orchard). Unfortunately we came the very last weekend of the season so the trees were a bit over picked, but we successfully emerged with fresh apples, apple fritters, fried apple pies, apple cider doughnuts, pumpkins, apple cider (store-bought apple cider has been forever ruined for me after tasting the fresh stuff), and other assorted ciders in tow. Pure apple euphoria.
Once we rolled back to my friend's apartment (after sadly discovering that Antico Pizza is closed on Sundays - boo), it was time to commence the pumpkin carving. Nothing screams impending Halloween like carving our pumpkins during the season premier of The Walking Dead (appropriately, mostly filmed in Atlanta). We seasoned up those pumpkin seeds and baked them as an added snack.
Our Ellijay apples put to good use - the before and after of our homemade apple pie. Check out the recipe here!
Atlantans, tell me, how do you celebrate Fall locally?
Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Food Crawls: INC, Social Vinings, Another Broken Egg Cafe
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I've been hearing friends clamor about INC Street Food in Downtown Roswell for awhile. So when the opportunity arose to grab a mid-day margarita before a bridesmaids dress perusing at Roswell's Wedding Angels, we struck while the queso skillet was hot.
My Favorite: Queso Fresca - baked Mexican Cheese, shaved radishes, thyme, garlic & shallots, with El Milagro tortillas (did I ever mention that my last meal before I die MUST include queso? What I loved most about this yummy and interesting tasting effort was that the greasy-I-feel-like-I'm-going-pass-out-or-throw-up-from-eating-too-much-queso feeling was not even a little bit present.)
Things I loved: Margaritas were served in Mason jars. The decor (colorful latino feel meets restored crate n' barrel). Inspired by Latin street food, INC takes a veritable step in incorporating very authentic flavors. Nice margarita (each one is hand-mixed) selection. Extremely friendly service.
Things I didn't love: Margaritas were served in INC logo-ed Mason jars. While the marketing guru in me appreciates the branding, I think the logo-dressed mason jars look cheesy and take away from the old-fashioned appeal of drinking something out of a mason jar. It is a bit on the pricey side but if are looking for something different from your run-of-the mill taco dishes at any Mexican restaurant - it is worth the splurge.
Little sis was in town for a visit one weekend and if there's anything my family all agrees on it's that Sunday brunch is the best part of the weekend. When Meghan suggested checking out Another Broken Egg Cafe in the Peachtree Battle shopping center, I was stoked to try something new (always). Another Broken Egg is a franchise stemming off of the original called Broken Egg in Mandeville, Louisiana.
Overall - it reminded me greatly of J Christophers - if not slightly more enhanced in it's menu. Solid choice. There is something for everyone on this menu. Next time, I'm going to try the Banana's Foster waffle or the Smoked Salmon Omelette.
My Favorite: The Biscuit Beignets- 8 petite southern style beignets lightly tossed in powdered sugar, served with honey marmalade dipping sauce. Just make sure the people you are eating with want to share with you - otherwise your bound to devour the whole thing for yourself.
Things I loved: The cute, warm mugs they served their coffee in. The to-die-for-sugar-coma biscuit beignets. Diverse selection on the menu.
Things I didn't love: I was SO excited about the Blackberry Grits (pictured above), followed by swift disappointment the second I took one bite. It tasted like somebody had scooped blackberry compote directly onto a cup of unseasoned grits. There was no seasoning, no blending of the flavors, no unifying ingredient to marry the hearty and sweet together.
The beau and I just moved to Vinings in August and we are loving our new neighborhood. There is no shortage of charm or good eats nestled jusssst barely ITP. Did I mention the sweet view of the skyline? Every time I tell a friend we moved to Vinings, I am immediately greeted with a recommendation to check out Social Vinings. That is exactly what my girlfriend Molly and I did one Monday, accidentally discovering the 1/2 price bottles of wine special (trouble).
My Favorite: Truffled Cheesy Macaroni Fritters - served with mustard sauce. The Fried Oreos served with vanilla ice-cream (pictured above) weren't too shabby either.
Things I loved: Pretty much everything. Clean, modern, ambiance. Clearly a happy hour favorite of the area. Young professional crowd. I love when you can order good sushi on a menu that serves up equally good mac fritters. Win, win, win!
Things I didn't love: There isn't really too much I didn't love. Perhaps the server came over to check on us a bit too aggressively. Which, in theory I can't be too mad about - I appreciate the thought.
