Not Yo Mama’s Salad

Apr 14, 13 Not Yo Mama’s Salad

Posted by Lauren in Food

Most Southern salads are packed full of fatty goodness. I love pasta salads slathered Duke’s mayonnaise just as much as the next gal; but, in trying to whip my body into summer-ready shape, I’m cutting back on the fats and carbs. I took my favorite ingredients from pasta salads then combined them with cannellini (or...

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Grilled Donut

Apr 12, 13 Grilled Donut

Posted by Lauren in Food

You bought a dozen fresh glazed donuts, and now it’s the next day and they don’t taste as good. For those folks whoever wondered what to do with leftover donuts, try this recipe for grilled donuts. Grilling your pastries then topping them with ice cream and other accompaniments is an easy and resourceful dessert...

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Best Seafood Brunch

Apr 12, 13 Best Seafood Brunch

Posted by Lauren in Featured, Food

If y’all are fishing for a good brunch spot in Atlanta, get ready to be sucked in hook, line and sinker. Lure, an upscale bait shack in Midtown, has a fabulous offering from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Executive Chef David Bradley’s creative menu features signature coastal cuisine and is a refreshing change...

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BBQ: A Real Southern Comfort

Mar 18, 13 BBQ: A Real Southern Comfort

Posted by Lauren in Featured, Food

Some people turn to chocolate and ice cream when they need culinary comfort.  Others may go for a bowl of creamy soup.  But for Southerners, comfort food has a whole different meaning. It’s warm, smoky, tangy goodness with a side of gooey, cheesy delight. There is very little that a plate of barbecue and mac and cheese won’t...

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Quite Keen Quinoa

Feb 25, 13 Quite Keen Quinoa

Posted by Lauren in Food

In the kitchen, as in life, sometimes y’all have to take a bunch of goodness, throw it in a pot, boil, simmer, and pray for the best. That’s basically how this Pretty Southern recipe came to be; however, we had a bit of help from our pal: Chelsea Cook. As a girl on the go, Cook has to get creative with her cooking, and...

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Bantam + Biddy

Dec 31, 12 Bantam + Biddy

Posted by Lauren in Food

Forget Chick-Fil-A because Atlanta has a brand new option for delicious chicken…and it’s healthy for you too. Bantam and Biddy, a fast casual chicken restaurant concept from Shaun Doty (of Shaun’s and Yeah Burger fame) is now open for business in the Ansley Mall. This new Midtown establishment has the potential to...

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