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Fat Donkey & a diet coke

25 Sep

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Humorously ironic as Cazadores means ‘The deer hunter’ this restaurant offers vegetarian meals. This is a testament that they will make sure everyone is happy especially with their inexpensive quick meals, kids menu and the fact that they tout they have “The Best Texas Margaritas this side of the border!”.

Feeling a little under the weather or just want some anti-flu insurance? THIS WILL CURE WHAT AILS YOU: Sopa de pollo, a traditional Mexican soup made with chunks of chicken, rice, tomatoes, onions, cilantro,and topped with pico de gallo and sliced avocados.

The cheesy friends always get the Chilaquiles: corn tortilla strips cooked in a rich sauce with chunks of beef or chicken and topped with melted cheese. Served with rice & beans.

My sister in law always gets ‘Speedy with beans’ which is the Speedy Gonzales No.1: one taco, one enchilada, choice of rice or beans. Andale Andale, Yipa Yipa!

The dear husband always gets the ‘Numero Once de pollo’ which is #11, one burrito, taco and enchilada. And one can never go wrong (my favorite) with a little fat donkey which is: a Burrito Grande One GIANT burrito filled with your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef. Extremely nice to the tummy and wallet.

Cazadores Mexican Restaurant

2731 Sandy Plains Road
Marietta, GA
Print the coupons here $5.00 off two combo dinners or $4.00 off two combo lunches http://www.cazadoresrestaurant.com/coupons.html

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Hop A Long

24 Sep

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At Longhorn again, naturally. We just HAD to go check our their new specials. New Bacon-Wrapped Whiskey Sirloin.? A juicy top sirloin, wrapped with hickory-smoked bacon, grilled and topped with sweet, barrel-aged whiskey glaze and a bacon-wrapped roasted onion. Then on to the Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Two juicy chicken breasts, grilled and topped with a parmesan cheese and garlic crust. Served with choice of two sides.Their New Grilled Vegetable Salad is Crisp romaine tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with fresh grilled vegetables, fire-roasted corn, red onion, roma tomatoes, asparagus and feta cheese. We just could not resist,espcially with that lovely gift card we had.

Longhorns

MARIETTA

2636 DALLAS HIGHWAY SW
MARIETTA, GA 30064
Phone: 770-514-0245
Fax: 770-514-0143

http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com

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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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$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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A great sub shoppe

19 Sep

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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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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!

hidden maraschino cherry cookies

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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Thaicoon Unrailed

14 Sep

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When you walk in you are immediately seated and the atmosphere is clean. Soon they rush out to you some hot fresh towels to wipe away your dusty journey. Soon you will be eating fresh seafood, sushi or some of Atlanta’s best Thai food around. Reasonably priced. Mondays and Wednesdays offer dollar sushi night. Bagel Rolls, Hurricane Rolls, Thaicoon Rolls, you just can’t go wrong with any choice from the menu.

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Hard to believe this place was once a horse stable for Sherman once. I’m glad Marietta Ga reminded him of his hometown Lancaster OH or it would have all been burned down! Excellent food and service.

Thaicoon & Sushi Bar
34 Mill Street
Marietta, GA

678-776-0641

Mon-Fri:
Lunch
11:30am-2:30pm
Mon-Thur, Sun:
Dinner
5:00pm-10:00pm
Fri-Sat:
Dinner
5:00pm-11:00pm

Payment: Cash, Major Credit

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Blu is the fud of the gods.

10 Sep

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If knowledge is the food of the soul then Blu is the food of the gods. Nestled in historic Marietta square the Blu Greek Taverna is a multiple award winning hidden rare gem and unique find taking you directly to authentic Athens Greece with Zorba the Greek dancing and singing all the way there.The Gyro Salata and Baklava are my favorites but anything on the menu is pristine. Old men are twice children here and women find laughter and youth. I give five stars for cleanliness, ambiance and food.

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