Being quarantined at home for the past week has inspired me to cook even more. I tried a few new recipes and baked a tried-and-true dessert with the help of my man’s 12-year-old twin boys, who are also foodies. Our apple turnovers. The boys did such a great job! I also played the game: what can I make with the ingredients I have in my fridge / pantry? The result was, surprisingly, a success. Here it is! Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta & Honey Blue Cheese Toast Since we had the b

Last night, I finally took the plunge and tried my hand at homemade fettuccine. I am half Italian, so it was time. My Italian grandmother taught me how to make fresh crespelle (crepe) manicotti, but I had never attempted homemade pasta since the process intimidated me. Fortunately, it was much easier than I expected. What You'll Need: 3 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt pasta roller pasta cutter (fettuccine) Makes about one poun

Hello fellow foodies, welcome back. This week, I visited four restaurants in Atlanta (two were new to me and two I've patronized in the past). From New Orleans-inspired fare and Atlanta/Asian fusion to hot chicken and Asian street fare, here are a few Atlanta restaurants that I recommend and the one place that failed my foodie test. Lagarde American Eatery https://www.lagardeusa.com/ By Chef Jamie Adams, this casual restaurant serves up New Orleans-inspired cuisine, including

This past week, I tried some new restaurants in my new hometown, Atlanta, Georgia. From healthy, seasonal fare, and award-winning ribs to burgers and nachos, check out the spots I loved and the one place that disappointed. TRUE FOOD KITCHEN https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/ Spaghetti Squash Casserole & Roasted Brussels Sprouts I've been trying to eat healthier and this casserole made that much easier since this was delicious. Made with crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, caram