Several years ago my husband and I were introduced to Ethiopian food and fell in love with the flavor and experience. Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the Atlanta area is Desta Ethiopian Kitchen. We go at least once a week for lunch or dinner. Our 14 month old even loves Ethiopian food! Every time we… Continue reading Desta Ethiopian Kitchen (Atlanta, GA)
Author: ChareB
La Madrastra Mojito
I absolutely love mojitos! They make me think of summer time and Miami, Florida. With the weather being so warm here in Georgia, I thought a summer time cocktail was in order. Cuba is the birthplace of the mojito and although the exact origin of the cocktail is debated you can find variations of the mojito recipe… Continue reading La Madrastra Mojito
Mint Simple Syrup
Simple Syrup is used by bartenders all over the world to sweeten cocktails. Mint Simple Syrup is merely simple syrup infused with mint leaves. This concoction comes in handy when making many cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. This recipe is used to make the La Madrastra Mojitos; however, you can also add it to sweet tea or lemonade. When making… Continue reading Mint Simple Syrup
Piece of Cake (Decatur, GA)
I absolutely love Piece of Cake and when I found out that they were opening a location in Decatur I was ecstatic! My sister-in-law is even more of a fan than I am. She ordered several cakes as her wedding cake and presented them in a tiered fashion. It was gorgeous….and tasty! The Piece of… Continue reading Piece of Cake (Decatur, GA)
Herb Dinner Rolls
Every year, several weeks prior to Thanksgiving, my husband and I begin to plan our menu. He usually fries several turkeys, makes green bean almondine, and I usually cover the rest of the meal from side dishes to desserts. The only item we didn’t make were the dinner rolls. We always placed an order for rolls… Continue reading Herb Dinner Rolls
Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats
A few years ago my husband went through a Rice Krispie Treat phase. I believe I made Rice Krispie treats every week for 2 whole months. Eventually he did tire of the Rice Krispie Treats just not before he wanted some variation. I looked in my refrigerator to see what I could possibly add to the… Continue reading Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de leche, also known as Milk candy, is a sweet that has the consistency of melted caramel and is just heavenly! The first time I had dulce de leche it was served as a dipping sauce along side an order of churros at a Mexican restaurant. It was a glorious moment. I think I blacked… Continue reading Dulce de Leche
La Perla Taqueria (Atlanta, GA)
Scoutmob strikes again! Looking for somewhere different to go for lunch, we once again consulted Scoutmob and decided upon La Perla Taqueria since they were offering one free taco. Inside, La Perla has a very cool decor. The light fixtures are made from old chip cans and the walls are a vibrant blue. You place… Continue reading La Perla Taqueria (Atlanta, GA)
Mari’s Chicken Soup
Since the temperature is dropping and fall is fast approaching, I decided soup is in order. I’ve always been a big chicken soup fan, but I like it a certain way: small vegetables, big flavor, and lots of chicken. Over the years, I’ve tried to make chicken soup and it has always turned out bland… Continue reading Mari’s Chicken Soup
SmashBurger (Atlanta, GA)
Looking for a good burger, on a whim I decided to try SmashBurger in Buckhead. I didn’t realize that Smash Burger is a chain restaurant; currently there are five in the Atlanta area. The menu at SmashBurger is very large and there are lots of options. We stood at the counter for a while before… Continue reading SmashBurger (Atlanta, GA)