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Happy B@#?! Day?

28 Sep

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OK I must confess I’m a little soft on BR. Yes, it was my first real job. I was an original BR scooper-gal. I LOVE BR. No ice cream joint can compare. I learned so much about ice cream. After all it was my JOB to try every single ONE of those 31 rotating flavors every month. But boy did I ever have big FOREarms! Recently I just had my birthday and was SO happy to get my Birthday Club email and print out my coupon for my FREE ice cream. I have to go there soon before the month is over as my coupon expires soon. I am so excited to go there that I chose to have my official birthday cake from BR today.

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Oh my! Is it JUST ME or does my birthday cake spell Happy Bit@hday? OK I didn’t notice that while I was cutting that while I being so gracious. Greg, what is up with that??? Was that you or Kenny that did that? And whose idea was this anyways? I even ATE that cake. Ha ha very funny guys. Now I see it. You stinkers I did not even notice that until now#?! Ha ha very funny.

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Alaska-size it

25 Sep

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Serving Alaska Since 1971 offering American food with an Alaska spin, Gwennies Old Alaska Restaurant is a character study on Alaskan history. Winding down Spenard Road across the street from Barry & Karen’s world famous Harley-Davidson store be sure to pop in when wanting American food and a little Alaskan history lesson. More popularly known for their museum-style history, they also specialize in copius portions of family style food, and also offer Alaskan fare such as Alaskan king crab, salmon, shrimp, oysters and reindeer sausage to boot. Walking tourists from some of Anchorage’s finest hotels come to feast here for fast and friendly Alaskan service with a smile.

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Gwennies Old Alaska Restaurant
4333 Spenard Rd
Anchorage, AK 99517
907-243-2090

http://www.gwenniesrestaurant.com/

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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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Quick Chicken Crossing

24 Sep

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Top shelf quick chicken biscuits, chicken wraps or sandwiches when you need to eat on the go. Always made fresh daily and nutritious and ahem! Healthy. Lovely coffee, and great for office breakfasts to go. Nice for those who have dietary restrictions, everyone will be happy and healthy. Love them! Kid friendly menus too.

Chick-fil-A
Sandy Plains
Marietta, GA

http://www.chickfila.com

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Biltmore Ballrooms

22 Sep

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The stuff dreams are made of, if you are fortunate enough to be invited, that is, to an event at the restored Biltmore Ballrooms; with live music, ice and chocolate fountains, decadence beyond your wildest dreams. Exquisite plaster relief ceilings and marble everywhere you definitely feel you are royalty or noble blood and can dance the night away. Just don’t turn into a pumpkin.

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“Built in 1924, The Biltmore Hotel was the focal point of Atlanta’s business and social life for almost sixty years. Once publicized as “The South’s Supreme Hotel”, The Biltmore closed its doors in 1982, following changes in ownership and years of steady decline. After sixteen years of neglect and abandonment, The Biltmore underwent a total renovation in 1999, transforming the former hotel into a combination of Class A office space, retail and special event space.

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With the renovation of The Georgian and Imperial Ballrooms, and now listed on The National Register of Historic Places, The Biltmore quickly recaptured its standing as one of the social and business epicenters of Atlanta. Featuring original handcrafted plaster relief ceilings, restored crystal chandeliers, Palladian windows and Tennessee marble floors, the special event space can accommodate groups from 50 to 1500 guests.”

http://www.novareevents.com/biltmore/index.html

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Up, Up & Away! My beautiful Balloon!

22 Sep

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Ready for a once in a lifetime exhilaration? You have GOT to do this! For a special birthday or anniversary, or if you are just in the San Diego or Los Angeles area, this experience was unsurpassed. My sister Wanda was having her 40th birthday and so I surprised her with a Temecula California sunrise hot air balloon ride!

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Beyond exhilarating. First of all we felt very safe as our pilot has many many years of experience. Secondly we were so sweetly surprised with the champagne, coffee, juice, fruit and sweet pastry breakfast. It really was so exciting that we needed a power nap afterwards!

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“Floating over the terrain of Temecula’s wine country while enjoying the splendor of a mountain sunrise and sipping local champagne…Flights last from 50 minutes to one hour and 15 minutes.”

California Dreamin’
33133 Vista Del Monte Dr.
Temecula, CA. 92591
(800) 373-3359
http://www.californiadreamin.com
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Olde-World Grandeur

21 Sep

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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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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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