Italian food is one of my favorites. And since Italian is my heritage, I am very picky about the food I find in restaurants that claim to be homemade-- because no place comes close to replicating my mother's cooking. So when I find an Italian establishment that meets or exceeds my expectations, it's worth raving about to others. Pasta Max Cafe is one... [Read more...]

The strawberry is probably my favorite fruit, ever. And of course it would be-- at their best, strawberries have a short season and are one of the more expensive fruits compared to, say, bananas. Strawberries are also one of the highest pesticide-ridden fruits out there. Yum, but yuck. One way to grab berries cheaply, with low pesticide hazards or without... [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day is on its way!! It’s the day to celebrate everything Irish and green. If you love to cook, why not try to make an authentic Irish meal? Corned beef, soda bread, and boiled potatoes are popular Irish staples. You’ll have the opportunity to learn to make Irish meals this Saturday, March 12th. Register for the Luck O’ the Irish cooking... [Read more...]

I’m not the biggest drinker, but when I do, I love to get a great margarita! Today is the best day to go ahead and get yourself an after work margarita; it’s National Margarita Day! Here are a few places around Atlanta where you can get the most popular cocktail served up just right. The AJC also had a few suggestions of tasty margaritas in Atlanta.... [Read more...]

Are there any sushi lovers in Southwinds Stockbridge? I know I am!! I love going to an authentic Japanese restaurant and getting the best of spicy tuna rolls, California rolls, tempura, nigiri, sashimi and occasionally an eel roll! Never tried it? Well why don’t you go out and try something new! Fortunately, there are plenty of great sushi spots here in... [Read more...]

Hey Southwinds Stockbridge! Are you donning your baking mitts for the holidays? If so, you may want to add this recipe to your cookbook! You know that Better Homes and Gardens always has awesome recipes, and this one isn't any different! So get your tastebuds ready for Peppermint Swirl Cheesecake Bars. YUM! Peppermint Swirl Cheesecake Bars Ingredients: 2... [Read more...]

Hey Southwinds Stockbridge Apartments residents! I'm sure you're making some traditional dishes for your Thanksgiving Dinner like turkey, green beans, apples pies and the like, but how would you feel about doing something a little different this year? Here's a recipe for Sweet Potato Rolls, a different spin on the classic dinner rolls you're used to, courtesy... [Read more...]

Move over Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts! Travel and Leisure were on a search for America's Best Donuts, and local hometown favorites dominated the list. Who needs national chained donuts when homemade is always best? (Though I do love a good Krispy Kreme donut here and there). Well, on their tour around the country, a stop in Atlanta stopped Travel and Leisure... [Read more...]

Hey Southwinds Stockbridge residents! As we all know, sometimes you just don't have time to cook. More so, sometimes you just don't feel like it. For the times that you're not really interested in slaving over a hot stove, let someone else do it for you at any one of the fine restaurants here in Stockbridge. So what's for dinner tonight? How about dinner... [Read more...]

Hey SWSB! With the arrival of the 4th of July, two things automatically comes to mind: fireworks and cookouts. Since I have already mentioned fireworks in my previous post, this one will be dedicated to delicious recipes for your cookout. In my last post, I spoke about the Starlight and Fireworks spectacular at Panola Mountain Park. Well, you could... [Read more...]

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