Saturday, October 3rd, 2015
August 25 was Whiskey Sour Day so I decided to make a video of the auspicious occasion by preparing 2 classic cocktails. First the name day cocktail Whiskey Sour, and […]
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Just when you thought we were becoming more aware of sustainable, slow and local foods, you see something like this. Grits mixed with pimento cheese, breaded then deep fried and […]
Read moreSunday, September 28th, 2014
September 27, 2014 Historic Downtown Clarkesville, GA Yesterday I headed to the square in Clarkesville for the 5th Annual Taste of Clarkesville. It didn’t take long for the crowds to arrive […]
Read moreFriday, September 26th, 2014
United States Postal Service Honors Celebrity Chefs with New Forever Stamps Although I don’t send a lot of snail mail I bought a bunch of these stamps because I can […]
Read moreWednesday, August 13th, 2014
I recently returned from the American Culinary Federation Convention in Kansas City. I was so totally humbled by the talent that was represented from all over the country. It also […]
Read moreSunday, July 14th, 2013
The Hotdog Cart Still Exists But in a World of Gourmet Delights. Grabbing a gourmet meal from a truck is all the rage in cities across the country. You’re not limited […]
Read moreSaturday, May 25th, 2013
Cooking With Vinny at the Newest Wine Tasting Room in North Georgia Today was the Grand Opening of Serenity Cellars new tasting room. They have a great tasting; 9 wines […]
Read moreFriday, March 1st, 2013
Don’t Try This at Home After making the “Verelli,” the drink I made up with the Coffee flavored Patrón, I made another margarita. This one was laced with Georgia Moonshine. […]
Read moreTuesday, February 26th, 2013
February 26th is National Pistachio Day. Don’t ask, I just know. My first experience with the, “Happy nut” was on my first and only visit Monkey Jungle. One summer in […]
Read moreFriday, February 22nd, 2013
I still don’t know what lead me to the link that lead to one of the most spectacular dining experiences ever, but what a find. Dinner at the James Beard […]
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