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Olde-World Grandeur

21 Sep

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Olde-World Grandeur

Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa – Asheville, NC http://www.groveparkinn.com

“For generations of guests, the grandeur of The Great Hall has signaled that they’ve left the ordinary behind and entered a place of uniquely Grove Park proportions. Flanked by immense 14-foot stone fireplaces and steeped in old-world charm, The Great Hall Bar is a wonderful place to meet before dinner or for a romantic nightcap.”

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“Lighter fare and desserts are also served throughout the day. This lobby of the Grove Park Inn is known as The Great Hall for good reason. Measuring 120 feet across, the hall features 24-foot ceilings and two gigantic 14-foot stone fireplaces.” There is always live entertainment with a variety of jazz, hammered dulcimer, classic standards, live piano, pop, music by request, or even a bit of fancy ballroom dancing to watch or join in on. And if that is not enough, sachet over to the Sunset Terrace where they are now offering daily “Three for Thirty menu features a selection of three-course, prixe fixe lunch and dinner for only $30. Every meal offers a first course, entree and dessert and features classic American favorites such as Waldorf salad, Steak Dianne and creme brulee.”

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Oh Black Betty BAM buh LAM! 2.0

20 Sep

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You will LOVE the texture of these brownies. I have tinkered with this recipe and I really love this. See my additions in parenthesis.

Makes 9 squares

Ingredients:
15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 bananas (or 1 c unsweetened applesauce) see http://budurl.com/q553? for full substitution lists
1/3 cup agave nectar (or 1/3 c other sweetener, I used a sucralose (Splenda) product and about 1/8 tsp of stevia powder)
1/4 cup cocoa (I used a combo of milk and dark cocoa powders)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon (I used only 1/8 tsp)
1 tsp vanilla extract
a few drops mint extract *optional (I omitted this but added a small handful of almonds, 1/4 c coconut flakes and 1/8 tsp coconut flavoring)
1/4 cup raw sugar **optional (I omitted this Oh ya I added heaping 1 Tbsp espresso powder to make the chocolate POP)
1/4 cup quick/instant oats (I used 1/4 plus 1/8 c of my own freshly ground oats & added 1/4 c egg white product too)
chocolate chips *optional (I used about 1/2 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips, sprinkled on bottom of sprayed pan)
chopped walnuts *optional (I omitted this)

** if your bananas are really ripe (browning) you probably won’t need the extra sugar; I suggest making the batter without it, then taste testing it to see if you need to add more sugar.

[my first batch I tried really over-ripe bananas and opted to not use them the second time, I thought the banana flavor was too overpowering and opted to use the applesauce instead, I'm pleased with this]

Directions:
1. Preheat 350F
2. Combine all ingredients, except oats, in a food processor or blender
3. Blend until smooth, scrapping sides as needed
4. Stir in the oats
5. Pour into a greased 8×8 in pan (I have used olive oil spray and it turns out fine if you choose this option)
6. Bake approx 30 minutes, toothpick test
7. Allow to completely cool before slicing
** if you find these brownies are too soft or too fudge-y, add another 1/4 cup oats or flour

Nutritional Info:
(without optional ingredients)
each: 85 calories, 1g fat, 16g carbs, 4g protein


 
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Butterscotch Pudding – modified

20 Sep

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Butterscotch Pudding – Modified
4-6 servings

Adapted again by Myra Cook (icobb.com) I like to refer to the Happy Herbivore @happyherbivore lady for my substitutions. Here is a short link http://budurl.com/q553

Originally adapted from [asa]0066212464[/asa]Ripe For Dessert (HarperCollins)

4 tablespoons (60g) butter, salted or unsalted (I substituted for equal amounts of applesauce smashed canned or cooked light beans or pumpkin)

1 cup (200g) packed dark brown or cassonade sugar

I substituted for 1 c Sucralose, Splenda or Sugar Twin makes a sugar free brown sugar. Refer to http://budurl.com/q553 for other variations

3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt (I modified down to about 1/3-1/4 of that amount)

3 tablespoons cornstarch

2 1/2 (625ml) cups whole milk (I used about 3/4c whole milk and the rest water)

2 large eggs (I used egg whites)

2 teaspoons whiskey (or other flavoring)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the dark brown sugar and salt, then stir until the sugar is well-moistened. Remove from heat.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with about 1/4 cup (60ml) of the milk until smooth (there should be no visible pills of cornstarch), then whisk in the eggs.

3. Gradually pour the remaining milk into the melted brown sugar, whisking constantly, then whisk in the cornstarch mixture as well.

4. Return the pan to the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, whisking frequently. Once it begins to bubble, reduce the heat to a low simmer and continue to cook for one minute, whisking non-stop, until the pudding thickens to the consistency of hot fudge sauce.

5. Remove from heat and stir in the whiskey and vanilla. If slightly-curdled looking, blend as indicated above.

6. Pour into 4-6 serving glasses or custard cups and chill thoroughly, at least four hours, before serving.

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$5 meals Hooray!

20 Sep

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I love Blimpie because you can eat healthy, inexpensively and there is something that everyone likes there. Don’t forget they are having some awesome $5.00 meal specials right now. Visiting a neighborhood Blimpie is always a special treat. It’s just the right combination of high quality food served in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Step up to the counter and see what’s new. Check out their extensive menu, with new items and a wide variety of choices to satisfy any craving. Eat in, or bring Blimpie back to your home or office. Either way, you’ll get the same personal treatment and a delicious, healthy meal.

Mon-Fri:
10:00am-8:00pm
Sat-Sun:
11:00am-6:00pm

Blimpie
30 S. Park Square
Marietta, GA
770-421-2447

http://www.blimpie.com

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2 fer 1 shillings?

20 Sep

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Everybody needs some shillings. I could use some shillings. You can save some shillings by eating at Shillings? Best of all, Shillings on the Square is actually two restaurants in one. Great for american and seafood they are best known for their consistant burgers, reubens, appetizers, lunch fare and a great place to grab a thirsty beverage on the historic Marietta square.

The Streetside Grill, which is located on the main floor of the restaurant, has a casual, pub-like atmosphere. Top of the Square, which is located upstairs over-looking the quaint, historic Marietta Square, is a casually elegant candlelit dining room. Jazz band on Wednesdays but not too loud to drown out your conversation. Check them out next time you rock the square.

Shillings on the square
19 N. Park Square
Marietta, GA

770-428-9520

Mon-Thur:
10:30am – 10:00pm
Fri-Sat:
10:30am – 11:00pm

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A great sub shoppe

19 Sep

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I am writing for No Reservations: Hungry for More inspired by Anthony Bourdain on Facebook and I need your thumbs up on this review!

This place just plain rocks. Been in business since 2001. The pizza is OK but their grinders really rock. My favorite is their Italian grinder with Ham, Sausage, Salami, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes and Mayo. Once I ate a whole one all by myself – a 9 incher – and that is no joke! Great place to pop in and grab it to go or just plain pop in or cater out. Owners are good people. They even honor most pizza local coupons. Great salads, vegan and kids menus too.

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Bellacino’s
2550 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, Georgia? 30066

Phone: 678-560-9088
Fax: 678-560-7896

http://www.bellacinos.com/

 
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Ready to Wing It?

19 Sep

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wwc originalIt’s Oktoberfest at the Wild Wing Cafe in Marietta, GA today with brats, brew and brazen bar-BQ!

For engine starters I figuratively ‘melted my heart out’ with David’s Chicken & Friends appetizer. How can you possibly go wrong with “Juicy chunks of white chicken sauteed in medium wing sauce plus bacon, shredded cheese, scallions and creamy ranch dressing all warm & melty. Served with tortilla chips…it’s perfect for sharing! $7.99″?

This is the best chicken appetizer I have EVER had and one that I will have serious cravings for in the future. Watch out for the large chunks of smokey bacon and enter this joint cautiously and at your own risk!

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Next we tried the ‘Hot Jackson Brown’ well-done thick-sliced roast beef sandwich on a toasted kaiser egg roll smothered in light, fresh and creamy horsey sauce and monterrey jack cheese.


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After that we ‘started the party smokin’ with an order of dual level split wings between the level three CHERNOBYL atomic wings and level two Jo-Jo’s Red Dragon Teriyaki Wings. We cautiously started our tender palates out with the Jo-Jo’s Red Dragon Wings. They were a nice medium-hot teriyaki wing caramelized with a tangy, zesty and citrus-y yet slightly smokin and ever-so-juicy Wild Wing sauce.

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Then we were even more bold and graduated on to the next level of CHERNOBYL atomic Wild Wing hot wings which we thought were perfectly hot with cayenne and a hint of habanero and tabasco to boot which of course left us hankerin’ for a hunk o’ cheese and some thirst-quenching beverage . So we eyed up the scoville-smothering Irish Car Bomb cheesecake to cool us down into a nice after-burn landing.


Wild Wing Cafe – Marietta, GA
2145 Roswell Rd # A
Marietta, GA 30062-0821
(770) 509-9464

http://www.wildwingcafe.com/our-locations/marietta-ga.php



 
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Vegemite Jam?

17 Sep

aus store_right_smAustralian Bakery in Georgia? It’s true. I’m told that they are the only bakery that has authentic Aussie meat pie on the East Coast and that Aussies arrange their travel so that they pass through Marietta. Their best sellers are Aussie Meat Pie, Sausage Roll, Lamingtons, Party Pies and Aussie Steak and Cheese, coffee, desserts and a whole mess of breakfast and lunch fare. They also take orders and ship UPS! Food is yummy and generally good for you, and is reasonable and very unique. If your jonesin’ for a Vegemite sandwich they have those too. I wasn’t so brave. If you are in the mood for something different give them a try for sure. Every Tuesday night they have BLUEGRASS JAM (not the preserves but the music) from 7-9. G’day Mate. Sorry, had to say it.

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http://www.australianbakerycafe.com

48 South Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 797-6222
Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
Breakfast & Lunch. Australian style menu and bakery items.

 
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buried chocolate cherry cookies

15 Sep

OK I’ve been asked for this recipe again so I will share it. I last made these on 12/8/09. I think it might be high time. These ROCK!

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This recipe makes 4 dozen cookies.

  • 1 (10 ounce) jar Maraschino Cherries (42-48)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 (6 ounce) package (1 cup) semisweet chocolate pieces
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk or low-fat sweetened condensed milk

Drain cherries, reserving juice. Halve any large cherries. In a medium mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in cocoa powder and as much of the flour as you can with mixer. Stir in remaining flour using a wooden spoon. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press your thumb into the center of each ball. Place a cherry in each center.

To make the frosting: in a small saucepan combine chocolate pieces and sweetened condensed milk. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in 4 teaspoons reserved cherry juice. Spoon 1 teaspoon frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover. Frosting may be thinned with additional cherry juice if necessary. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 10 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

Special note:

I have not tried the healthy version of this yet (substituting the fat with apple sauce or mashed black beans, etc., substituting the sugar for other sweetener) I’m SURE this recipe could easily be modified. I like to refer to the happy herbivore for substitutions.


Myra getting ready to hide the cherry!

Myra getting ready to hide the cherry!

 
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Cajun Grub Rocks!

14 Sep

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This place reeks of Cajun southern atmosphere. Start with Crispy Calamari and Fried Green Tomatoes, then take a slow meander through the Seafood Gumbo, mix it in with a Fish Taco snack and a Shrimp PoBoy, washed down with a tall can PBR or diet coke. Sprinkle with Bread Pudding — “New Orleans style”, served with Jack Daniels sauce.

Willie Rae’s
25 N. Park Square
Marietta, GA

770-792-9995

Mon-Thurs:
11:30am-9:30pm
Fri-Sat:
11:30am-10:30pm
Sun:
11:00am-8:00pm

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