Pleasurable dining experience at Stoney River of Atlanta Always looking for a good steak, this cuisine critique takes us to an exclusive, upscale steak house, Stoney River Legendary Steaks. Although, they have locations in six cities throughout the country, their motto is “a collection, not a chain.” From the moment you enter the restaurant, patrons realize, this is not just an evening out for dinner, it is an elegant sanctuary. Their menu can vary from city to city; however all locations offer pasta, fish, soups, salads and of course, signature steaks. The appetizer list is very diverse with something for everyone. Delicate desserts paired with a great espresso are the…
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Products I Love: Ancient Harvest
My husband and I love to eat pasta at least one night a week. I am always searching for more healthy pasta options. Recently, while eating lunch at THE SWAMP RABBIT CAFE, I stumbled upon Ancient Harvest. After preparing it for dinner, we are searching for all their products. Ancient Harvest: Pasta Several pasta shapes were available, I picked up penne and spaghetti. As a certified NON-GMO product, the ingredients are simple, corn, flour and quinoa flour. Much has been made of QUINOA and its health benefits. Relativity new to the American market, quinoa was a staple food of the ancient Incas. Quinoa is called a SUPER-GRAIN OF THE FUTURE…
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National Grilled Cheese Day: What is cheese?
To honor National Grilled Cheese Day, I thought I would talk about cheese and the process of making cheese. With over a dozen organic dairy farms making cheese in South Carolina alone, it has become more easily accessible. Specialty and small farm brands can be ordered online. What is cheese? Cheese can be broken down into two broad categories, fresh and ripened. Within these two categories are a multitude of subdivisions, usually classified according to the texture of the cheese and how it was made. Some of these categories can overlap because cheese can have an entirely different character when young than it does when aged. Most cheese begins as…
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Cooking From A Recipe
When deciding what to prepare for dinner, I usually assess what ingredients I have in the kitchen and find a corresponding recipe. I hate anything to go to waste. Although I try to pre-schedule meals and make my shopping list accordingly, at the beginning of the week, somehow a wrench is always thrown in my wheel. Professional chefs suggest conjuring up my own recipes, I tend to stick to reliable sources; my mom’s recipe books or America’s Test Kitchen. After preparing a GOOD recipe a time or two, I might throw my own spin on things. Here are few suggestions when you are cooking from a recipe. Build your…
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Suffering at Shillings On The Square
A 30 year old establishment on the historic Marietta Square, Shillings On The Square offers brunch, a “street side grill,” group dining and an upper level. Dining late on a Friday evening (9 pm), my husband and I were looking forward to a romantic atmosphere with a worthy level of comfort. Expecting entrees would be a little more expensive, than an average dine in restaurant, I was not surprised by the $20 – $30 entrees offered; however I was surprised by the conservative menu. Upscale, gourmet plates was what I expected; however, typical, unexciting choices are offered. No descriptive mouth-watering temptations, no elegant sauces, no distinctive chef specials, nothing impressive. …
