Absinthe Tasting

The mystique of an alcohol that has been banned since 1912 obviously has me eager to taste what inspired some of the best writers and artists of the 19th and 20th century.  Some noteworthy absinthe drinkers were Van Gogh, Manet, Picasso, Oscar Wilde and Ernest Hemingway.  After my own tasting, I can attest to the [...]

Sheridan's Frozen Custard

4373 Lawrenceville Hwy
Tucker, GA 30084
770-491-1180

The Setting:  Outdoor ice cream shop with a few benches and picnic tables

The Food: Ice Cream(frozen custard), sundaes, malts, shakes, smoothies and LOTS of toppings including premium toppings like cheesecake and brownie

The Stars of the Day:  Chocolate and Vanilla frozen custard… the amazingly smooth consistency and rich flavor do not require [...]

2 Men, 2 Movies

 

The Incredible Hulk and Ironman are the summer movies to beat!  In both instances, the movies’ success rely solely on the talent of their leading men.  Yes, there are competent performances by their respective supporting casts.  But, there is no doubt in my mind that the success of these two films can be traced directly back [...]

Ida's Pizza Kitchen

The Setting:   Casual pizza place with about a 50-50 table to booth ratio  (rooftop for private parties)

Staff:  Very friendly

The Food:  The BEST American-style pizza this town has to offer.  My personal preference demands a thick, chewy crust with good sauce.  And, they deliver each and every time.  The crust is delicious with a soft core and [...]

Classic Home Desserts

Classic Home Desserts
By Richard Sax

Binding:  Hardcover with dust jacket

Type of Cookbook:  Classic, old timey and historic desserts cookbook

Photography:  Limited, color food photography

Level of Cooking Skills Required:  simple to intermediate

Contents:  350 recipes of varying lengths — English baking is strongly represented.   Many of which have been passed down through the generations to find new life in [...]

The Happening — That Barely Happened

It’s over?? Did I miss something?? Is he kidding, that’s it?? These are just a few of the random thoughts crossing my mind as the credits began to roll.

Mark Wahlberg tries to save this train wreck. But, even he can’t save this disaster of a movie from happening. This movie [...]

Exotic Foods

A recent fascination with Anthony Bourdain’s show No Reservations has awakened my need to indulge in a bit of nostalgia.  I remember the exotic foods that I’ve tasted.  Sadly, my own experience has not stimulated a need to pursue this path.  Most of my experiences in the exotic food realm have been incredibly disappointing.  As you [...]

Prashad – Cooking with Indian Masters

Prashad – Cooking with Indian Masters
By J. Kalra and Gupta Singh

Binding:  Hardcover with dust jacket
Type of Cookbook:  Indian
Photography:  Limited color food photography and b/w photographs of the authors
Level of Cooking Skills required:  A range of basic to intermediate skills required
Contents:  212 pages of recipes broken down into several categories and also by local regions
Pros:  Authentic [...]

SUMMERFEST — 25th Anniversary

It’s Summerfest’s 25th anniversary.  And, what better way to remember the past than to dress as you would have in 1984!  So, drag out your favorite pair of vintage jeans or whatever it was you were wearing in the ’80s and head out to Summerfest this weekend.  Meet some of the best local artists, buy some [...]

SEX AND THE CITY

Sarah Jessica Parker shines.  She is and always will be the genius behind Sex and The City.  While her co-stars may share in the limelight.  It is Sarah’s story… or Carrie’s story.  And, that is how it should be.  While we have grown to love the other character’s over the years.  It was always Carrie’s [...]