First, I must start by saying the food at Canoe was… wait for it… superb! I don’t know why I waited so long to make a reservation. I just assumed it was an overrated restaurant that did not deserve the fanfare. It definitely lives up to its reputation. The food, the view, the service, nothing… Continue reading Canoe (Atlanta, GA)
Caribbean Smoothie (Vitamix)
Everyone loves a good smoothie. This smoothie is super easy to make and the variations are endless! This is my go to smoothie when I want a Smoothie King fix but don’t have time to drive over and get one. The sugar is optional especially if your banana is as ripe as mine is! You… Continue reading Caribbean Smoothie (Vitamix)
Yebo Ski Haus (Atlanta, GA)
A few months ago, I was at Phipps and decided to stop by Yebo to grab a quick bite and of course in typical Atlanta fashion the restaurant was gone! So after a quick Google I realized they weren’t gone gone….just transplanted and re-branded. They are now known as Yebo Ski Haus…er.. Yebo Beach Haus…it… Continue reading Yebo Ski Haus (Atlanta, GA)
Rum Cake
This super easy, delicious rum cake will be a favorite among your friends and family. Whenever I say the words “rum cake” I immediately think of the holidays as well as the Bahamas! The recipe below is one of my mother-in-law’s favorite cakes. Whenever we have a family get-together it’s always “bring whatever you want,… Continue reading Rum Cake
Laid Back Poke Shack (Holladay, UT)
So first I must say that I love poke. I absolutely love the flavor of it and I’ve even made it at home. So of course you know I was surprised that in the middle of snow ski country, I came across a restaurant serving poke. For those of you who don’t know poke (poh-kay)… Continue reading Laid Back Poke Shack (Holladay, UT)
Vitamix Hot Chocolate
Of course with winter almost officially here and Christmas around the corner, that means endless days of hot chocolate and cookies! Being that my Christmas present last year was an awesome Vitamix I decided to put it to the test. It performed beautifully; the soup setting was perfect for making quick, easy, and delicious hot… Continue reading Vitamix Hot Chocolate
Hokulia Shave Ice (Atlanta, GA)
For the past few weeks every time I drive down Moreland Ave near Little Five Points, I see the Hokulia Shave Ice Truck and I think to myself “I have to try that place!” Well today was the day! While on our way to Earth Fare in Emory Pointe (If you haven’t been to Earth Fare… Continue reading Hokulia Shave Ice (Atlanta, GA)
Hurricane Brown
With the weather warming up, it’s a perfect time to dust off those summer libation recipes. Here is a hurricane recipe with a twist. I call it Hurricane Brown! I know it doesn’t follow the hurricane naming convention, but it’s always good to color outside the lines once in a while. This recipe is very… Continue reading Hurricane Brown
Champy’s Chicken (Chattanooga, TN)
A few weeks ago my husband surprised me with an overnight trip to Chattanooga. It had been over 10 years since I last visited the city and we are trying to visit small towns around the US so I figured why not! I will say I was pleasantly surprised, I thought the only thing Chattanooga… Continue reading Champy’s Chicken (Chattanooga, TN)
Blueberry Boy Bait
My family and I recently went blueberry picking at Washington Farms in Watkinsville, GA. We go here every year to pick blueberries and strawberries because they always seem to have the juiciest and sweetest berries as you can see from the picture on the left courtesy of Washington Farms. We always go to the Watkinsville… Continue reading Blueberry Boy Bait