Away

I have been away from home for almost a week now. I am missing my pillows and my garden. Please tell me you are ok Mr. Garden. I have been eating and drinking my way through Atlanta, Savannah and now Lake Toxaway. Savannah was another wedding weekend. Lots of cake and wine!

While at the wedding eating out was rare. However I did manage to visit Harris Baking Company and Savannah Bee Company. Harris Baking Co has a savory tart filled with caramelized onions and bacon that is to die for and their bread is made inhouse. The bread is fabulous. In fact bring some home for your puppy sitter, they will offer to take care of your dog anytime. (Sorry family I did not make it home with any. I am terrible.)

Savannah Bee Company has a store located intown. The store offers a tasting of their honeys, which I highly recommend. I never knew the difference between Tupelo Honey and Orange Blossom before my visit. Plus when do you ever get the chance to participate in a honey tasting? Some friends bought a bag of honey roasted coffee beans and a little jar of whipped honey. If you have never tried whipped honey I insist you march out and find some. It is divine! Smooth and delicate. The honey man suggested spreading the honey on dark chocolate and then sprinkle it with cinnamon. B & G can we please try this when I come visit!?! Also a cup of the coffee in the morning would be great. I'll bring the puppy, cross my heart.

Now I am up in the mountains for a bit of relaxation and detox. More so I need to figure out what I am going to do with myself/life. Suggestions are welcome.

The oven is out up here so we are grilling and sauteing. Last night we grilled rib eye pork chops and made a broccoli salad. This is not your southern mayo filled salad. It is a salad started with sauteing garlic, onions, red pepper flakes and red bell peppers. Throw in broccoli, white wine and some stock after the onions have caramelized. Right before the broccoli is done add a couple of handfulls of spinach. When the spinach has wilted top the salad with avocado, basil, pepitos and feta. So good!

Tonight filets, chard and possible some pan roasted carrots.

Headed to Greenville for the weekend! Home sweet home.

J-Sorry no pictures.

Apologies and Strawberries

My apologies that it has been so long since my last post. Sometimes life gets in the way. I will try my best to be better about posting.

Delicious finds and happenings since my last post:

• Cooked for the Headstrong cycling team during their weekend long training camp. What a fun weekend of cooking. 24 cyclist, 7 meals and 1 cook. More to come on this.
  
• Eating at Bocado and Cakes & Ale in Atlanta.


• Picking up beautiful strawberries from a road side stand on 276.


• Sauteing broccoli rabe greens, who knew how good.


• Spring peas, feta and mint. I could eat this everyday.


• Baby veggies are abundant in my garden.


• Enjoying the bounty of spring!