Jim's brother and sister-in-law came to Atlanta for a visit this weekend. Since they were on a mini-vacation and since indulgence is part of a vacation, I decided that I might as well indulge myself. I don't think it should be a surprise that I'm referring to indulgences of the food variety. I couldn't let Joe and Elaine go home and tell their friends that they didn't have good food at our house, … [Read more...]
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Bourbon Glaze
Can you imagine a perfectly cooked pork tenderloin topped with a caramelized peach, bourbon, and maple glaze? Well, that's what I've created for today's post. I've decided to fully exploit Georgia peaches this summer and this recipe is the second variation on a theme of pork and peaches. (I just posted Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Salsa last week.) For this dish, I wanted to create a glaze for … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Breast Stuffed with Artichoke Pesto
Last weekend was a busy one. I spent a big chunk of the weekend at the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival where I volunteered on Saturday morning to assist in three seminars. The sessions included a Tuscan Wine Tasting featuring the wines of Brancaia Wines and Winery, a Spirits and Cheese Pairing, and a talk about farming by Tyler Brown, executive chef of the Capital Grille in Nashville. Being my … [Read more...]
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Salsa
Southerners, particularly the deep South variety, sometimes speak a language that other Americans don't understand. Have you ever heard the word, "hanker"? An old Southern term, to hanker is to crave or have a deep desire for something. Well, I've been "hankerin'" for some fresh peaches the last few weeks. The Georgia peach season has arrived and I've been obsessed with the thought of biting … [Read more...]
Grilled Thai Beef Salad
On our trip to Asia last year, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with a old friend and colleague that I worked with years ago. Su, a native of Thailand, came to the United States for college and started her career in IT at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We became great friends and because we were both food enthusiasts, we shared many meals together. I learned a good bit about … [Read more...]
Linguine with Grilled Shrimp and Peppers
Where do the weekends go? Seems like Friday rolls around and before I know it, I'm rolling out of bed on Monday morning and heading to work. Between blogging, house projects, running errands, and a little socializing, this weekend was gone in a flash. Another beautiful spring weekend provided the perfect backdrop for the Inman Park Festival. Many neighborhoods in the city of Atlanta host a … [Read more...]
Bacon-Wrapped Maple Mustard Chicken with Okra
Huzzah! Spring is finally here to stay. I might be somewhat prejudiced but Atlanta has to be one of the most gorgeous cities anywhere this time of year. Ornamental cherry trees, redbuds, and dogwoods have burst into full bloom creating a living palette of color. Azaleas will soon follow adding spectacular pinks to the range of hues. The clear air, warm sunshine, and the vivid green of budding … [Read more...]
Stacked Eggplant Salad
Spring arrived today in a big way with azure skies, crystal clear air, and a warming sun that infected me with spring fever. My Weber grill, covered for the winter, seemed to speak to me this morning and suggest that I free it from its bondage and let it enjoy the day as well. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know I'm an avid griller and when the weather permits I'm cooking outside … [Read more...]
Grilled Salmon and Corn Salad with Lime, Buttermilk, and Cilantro Dressing
My family arrived in Atlanta over Labor Day weekend for their annual summer visit. My 90-year-old Mom and my 86-year-old Dad are real troopers for making the road trip to visit their number two son. I'm so grateful that they're still able to visit. I purposely planned a relaxed agenda for the weekend so there was a good bit of sitting around, eating, some football watching, and a little … [Read more...]
Peach and Gorgonzola Crostini
Since I live in the Peach State and since I live in a city that boasts 71 streets with some variation of Peachtree in the name, I figured I should post a recipe with peaches. Peaches are in season in Georgia and supermarket shelves are brimming with the golden, fuzzy orbs. I anticipate the season each year and there's nothing better than biting into a juicy peach and feeling the sweet liquor … [Read more...]
Linguine with Grilled Chicken, Corn, and Grape Tomatoes
I have an Italian in the house and I'm afraid I don't satisfy his need for pasta nearly often enough. I love pasta, but I guess in the interest of limiting carbs and maintaining weight, it's not on our regular menu rotation. The Mediterranean diet is a very healthy one, so I'm making the effort to let go of the idea that pasta equals weight gain. My weakness with a dish like this is a lack of … [Read more...]
Grilled Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisp
A few years ago, we went to Bern's Steakhouse in Tampa with our friends, Bruce and Felix. Bern's is one of the most famous steakhouses in the Southeastern U.S. We were seated at the table at which Ms. Bern always dines and her personal waiter served us for the evening. To say that our evening at Bern's was a food orgy is an understatement. For some reason our waiter took a liking to us and began … [Read more...]