We have a sweet dear friend Sarah and she is expecting her first baby. Oh, how exciting this time is in a young couples lives. I can remember how excited Mr. Fixit and I were to have our first baby. We have known Sarah since the day she came in to this world. We wanted this day to be special for … [Read more...]
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
Have you ever had a shaved brussel sprout salad ? I hadn't until just recently. See I would not eat them for the longest time, well I thought I did not like them? So, I tried something out side of the box gosh I like them, really like them. They are on every ones menu these days, every place you go, … [Read more...]
The Largest Daffodil display in the U. S.
On my birthday this year it was such a beautiful spring day. The daffodils were in full bloom. We decided last minute to jump in the car and head up to Gibb's Gardens which is only 50 minutes from our home. I have wanted to go to Gibb's Gardens to see the daffodil display for years. I visited Gibb's … [Read more...]
Affogato with Chocolate Pearls and Chantilly Cream
I have never given affogato much attention? Not sure why, but sometimes the most simple wonderful ingredients are the best...really they are. The other night we went out to a place here in town St Cecilia Restaurant and had an affogato and oh goodness me it was wonderful. I will say the Valrhona … [Read more...]
The great state of Oregon
Our family took a much needed vacation out to Oregon last week. We chose Oregon mostly for our "Son" who loves outdoor adventures. He loves to hike, kayak, fish, anything that is active. Portland is also a wonderful destination for food lovers. With this in mind we thought Oregon would be a great … [Read more...]
The Best Biscuits
If you follow me, you know I am always trying many new and different biscuit and roll recipes...from easy to complicated. I am always changing and working on them. I have many cookbooks on the subject. Each claiming to have the best. Living in the south I have all kinds of them too. Buttermilk, … [Read more...]
Angie’s Cracker Candy
Mr. Fix it had a project at Lake Oconee a while back. When he would go up he would bring me back this candy from a local bakery. I would get so excited each time he would bring it back and sad each time he would be empty handed. Some times they would be out...boo hoo? Then the project was over GOSH … [Read more...]
Creamed Cabbage Soup
We went to Cologne Germany a few months ago. One evening we all went on a beer crawl we had a blast...is all I will say. I am sure we got a little loud and made fools of our selfs, any way we did have a lot of fun. We fell in love with their beer and cabbage soup...who knew cabbage soup could be so … [Read more...]
Anige’s Buttermilk Beignets
This time of year I have to post a recipe that reminds me of home. See I grew up 90 minutes from New Orleans. This influenced our life and the things we ate. Every year around Mardi Gras I get a little home sick for something from that area....this year my choice to share with you is my version of … [Read more...]
Cheese Burger Tacos and Snow in Atlanta
As many of you know it snowed in Atlanta this week and last week. Well, it does not snow much here in the south so we are not ready or prepared for the snow or the change it brings with it. Brrrrr...... Happy Valentine's Day everyone! See Maggy? She is dressed for the occasion. I was ready at my … [Read more...]
Vanilla Rice Pudding with Passion Curd
We went to the Apple Pie Bakery at CIA in Hyde Park, New York a while back and fell in love with their rice pudding it was the best we had ever had....I am so happy to have this recipe! While we were at the bakery, I got many treats to go, then we would have something to eat on the train ride back … [Read more...]
Angie’s Red Velvet Cookies
Happy Valentine's Day to you....I wish you a week filled with love, chocolate, cookies, candy and hugs! These are great cookies, soft yet chocolatey...sweet but not to sweet. Hide them please, so I will not eat another one. We all love red velvet at our house. I guess it is a southern thing? Right? … [Read more...]
Angie’s Beef Stroganoff
It is really cold here in Atlanta....I mean cold! We here in the South do not care for cold weather....at all. We all wanted something warm and hearty to have this evening for dinner. I said what about beef stroganoff, boys? Yea, that sounds great to us ~ so that is what is for dinner tonight. This … [Read more...]
Sweet Maggy May
This is my sweet Maggy May...isn't she the cutest? I love her dearly. She is my side kick...my Tanto, my Quick Silver! She is having surgery today and let's just say I am oh so worried about her. Now, I know she is just a dog...but to me so she is so much more really she is....She goes every place … [Read more...]
The Dessert Place’s Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
There once was a place in Atlanta that we all loved. Oh, my what a wonderful place this was....These ladies where ahead of their time. There would be a line out the door most every night. On weekends this line would be long and folks would que up until closing which would be late. They offered only … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pate with Raspberry Sauce
Happy New Year....I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. This is the dessert I served at my New Year's Eve party this year. This is a wonderful dessert that can be made a day or two ahead. It is light, creamy, chocolaty but not overly chocolate. It is really pretty and very impressive … [Read more...]
How to Make a Gingerbread House
Merry Christmas.....This is this years creation. Hannah and I made our annual gingerbread houses this year. Always seems like Christmas after I have completed this activity. Hannah is my sweet God daughter. We have been making gingerbread houses for many years since she was 5 years old. Now that she … [Read more...]
Breakfast English Muffins…..by Betty
I went to a ladies luncheon last week and a friend brought these and oh my goodness I jumped in face first. They are so good...they are easy to make too! They remind me of the ole sausage balls when I was a kid remember those. But, I like these better. You can use them as an appetizer or as a … [Read more...]
Angie’s Cream Cheese Pound Cake
We all love pound cake here at our house. This is an old recipe and I have seen many versions of this recipe each just a little different in some way. This is a great one, easy, turns out each and every time. One trick I have learned is to heat the oven to 300 and once you put the cake in the oven … [Read more...]
How to Smoke a Turkey
Hands down our favorite turkey is a smoked turkey. We all love smoked turkey here at the Sarris house. It is really not any more work than a baked turkey. I have braved it through the plain ole cheap smoker then the electric version. Then the Green Egg and it by far is the best way to go...when it … [Read more...]
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