Pretty Southern

Author: Lauren

  • Spicy Oven Roasted Shrimp

    Want a 10 minute weeknight meal? Tex Blair has the answer for you. The new Tex Blair’s Everything Seasoning helps turn an ordinary meal around thanks to a tasty blend of spices. Pick up some seafood, chicken, or veggies on the way home from work, coat in olive oil and a help of seasoning and – in the words of our favorite Louisiana chef, Emeril Lagasse – “bam!” y’all have a stellar entree. It only takes 15 minutes (and honestly y’all the longest part is heating up the oven).

    1 lb. Shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail off 21/25 size
    1 tbsp. Tex Blair’s Everything Seasoning
    1 tpsp. Sweetwater Grower’s Garlic Red Pepper Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    1. Combine shrimp, Texas Blair’s Everything Seasoning and Sweetwater Grower’s EVOO coating the shrimp well

    2. Place shrimp in a single layer on a lined sheet pan (sprinkle a ‘lil more seasoning on for good measure)

    3. Roast shrimp in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until desired doneness

    4. Ready to eat out of the oven (blow to cool first)

    5. Can be refrigerated for another meal

    These shrimp would be yummy leftover lunch to take to work the next day. A little dash of the seasoning would be great for shrimp ‘n grits to serve at a weekend brunch.

    Texas Blair is the proprietor of Joe’s Catering and all its yummy goodness. For more information, call 404.822.3807 or visit Joe’s Catering.

    A 5 oz. jar of seasoning is available for only $7.95 or order in bulk (seriously you can put this on anything) an 80 oz. bottle is only $59.95
    http://shop.thebbqrub.com/

    Plus, Sweetwater Grower’s Olive Oil makes a great gift this holiday season. Remember, buying local helps put money back to your community! Keep an eye out for more recipes on Pretty Southern using these incredible ingredients.

  • Palmetto Bluff Wedding

    Kristi & Michael were wed at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, S.C. (just outside Savannah) on June 12, 2011. There are lot of high-profile, celebrity weddings here in this part of the South; but on this auspicious day, the brightest shining stars were this happy couple. Don’t y’all love how Kristi is absolutely glowing with bridal bliss? Her portrait by husband and wife photography team Philip & Eileen Blume is stunning!

    Michael embraces Kristi, his joyful new wife.
    The gorgeous bride on her wedding day in South Carolina.

  • Epworth by the Sea

    Emily & Dave were married at St. Simons Island at the Lovely Lane Chapel. Y’all, talk about a sweet Southern setting.

    On Jan. 29, 2011, the couple pledged their love to one another. Before walking down the aisle, Emily struck a pose with her bridesmaids in the adorable gazebo outside the chapel. It’s the oldest standing Church building on St. Simons Island. If you can’t make it there for a wedding, the chapel is open to the public for Sunday worship.

    http://www.epworthbythesea.org/chapelnew.html

  • Athenian Beauty

    There’s something about the leaves changing that reminds us of Athens in the fall. The home city of the University of Georgia is an arborist’s dream. Which is perhaps why Jessica & Matthew decided to get married there around this time last year. Doesn’t Jessica look like a Greek goddess in the light captured by Blume Photography. This stunning couple said “I do” at the University of Georgia’s Chapel followed by an elegant reception at the Classic Center in downtown Athens on Nov. 20, 2010. Happy early anniversary y’all!

  • Market Street Cafe

    Market Street Cafe is an ideal spot for drinking and mingling. Now open in the Prominence Building at the corner of Lenox and Piedmont in the heart of Buckhead, Pretty Southern was privileged to attend the Grand Opening celebration benefitting the Special Olympics hosted by the owners John Metz of Aqua Blue , Robert Schmitz and Tom Digiorgio. Market Street Cafe runs off a simple premise of fresh food made to order including salads, wraps, soups, sandwiches, “main plates” and of course they’re open for breakfast.

    Market Street Cafe offers a bevy of farm fresh fare including sliders with locally-raised beef.
    Restaurant proprietor John Metz stops to chat about his new concept with Elizabeth Hoskins.
    A delicious spread of fresh bread, caprese salad, prosciutto, cheese, and much more for noshing!
    The Pretty Southern crew plus Lisbeth Horehled and Amanda Springs

    If you don’t work in the Buckhead area and can’t make it to Market Street Cafe during business hours it’s no biggie because this place also caters! For more visit The Market Street Cafe’s website.

  • Toast to Taste of Atlanta

    We’ve covered Atlanta’s Best Bartender and shown off some local flavor from the 10th Annual Taste of Atlanta. We just had to share more of the amazing food shots our steller photographer Kevin Patrick captured. From escargot to tacos, donuts and happy faces we bring you a few memorable moments from the 2011 #TasteofAtl. If you were blessed to attend this two-day foodie heaven, what were your favorite dishes? Who were some of the restaurants that stood out to you? These are just a few of our faves.

    Escargot swimming in a curry sauce pool from L'Thai
    Strawberry and cream doughnuts topped with powdered sugar from Sublime Doughnuts. Goo!
    Ribeye Tacos with cilantro, lime and hot sauce from the newly opened Takorea in Midtown.
    Red Velvet Whoopie Pies by West Egg Cafe. This joint also offers the most amazing buttermilk chess pie.
    Smiling, happy foodie fans at Taste of Atlanta. Anyone out there know these good lookin' folks?

    We had a blast at Taste of Atlanta. For more of our photos, check out Kevin’s photo stream (for media out there, we’d be happy to share our photos with you as long as you give credit to Pretty Southern). To read more about this stellar event, check out our Tweets on @Pretty_Southern. Thanks for coming along with us on our culinary extravaganza.