The final morning of a recent trip to Atlanta I decided to try two different pastry-oriented places before hitting the road for home. I didn’t want to be too full for the drive and thought something to munch on during the drive would also ward off the boredom that sets in between Macon and Savannah (if you’ve ever driven it…enough … Read More
Good Eats in for Breakfast in Atlanta – Part 2
The next morning I was seriously tempted to go back and try yet another item but forced myself to avoid falling into a rut. After searching various options I decided to try Highland Bakery near the Inman Park and Old Fourth Ward area of downtown Atlanta. Located in an old brick building it has a front counter bakery area featuring … Read More
Black Forest Cherry Crepes
Crepes are one of those seemingly formidable items that people enjoy but are often afraid to do themselves. They really aren’t as difficult as they appear! It does take a bit of practice to get the pan at the temperature and to have enough batter without making them too thick. Thankfully they’re easy to mix together, aren’t expensive, and can … Read More
Not Just Custom Cakes – Amazing Cakes!
My friend Minette Rushing is the owner of a local Savannah cake shop called “Custom Cakes”. The name is straightforward enough and certainly conveys a basic concept of the work they do. However just they way that Minette doesn’t take enough credit for what she does, the name “Custom Cakes” doesn’t begin to convey the amazing cakes that they produce. … Read More
Good Eats for Breakfast in Atlanta – Part 1
I recently visited Atlanta for the winter wholesale gift/retail market. As I usually do when traveling, I wanted to check out some new places to eat. My favorite meal of the day is would have to be breakfast. First, because it’s the only meal that both savory and sweet play major roles Sticky sweet pancakes and pastry are equally at … Read More
New Beginnings in 2010
I know what you’re saying…yes, I realize it’s nearly mid-January and I’m talking about things I should have talked about 2 weeks ago! Hopefully that will become a thing of the past. I have never really been one to get into the whole bit of making “New Year’s” Resolutions”. First, people rarely keep them and then second…why do it just … Read More
Holiday Food Traditions (or Ghosts of New Years Past)
Happy New Year! Growing up it was always customary for my family to have Oyster stew on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. I recall asking my mom once about why that was our tradition but unfortunately I don’t recall her answer. Traditionally oysters are best eaten during the months that contain “R’s” (because they spawn during the summer and … Read More