Happy March! I’ve been a little quiet around here this week. The month came roaring in with… the flu. I truly had no idea I even had it until I suddenly hit a wall. One minute I was fine, the next I could barely move. Not that there is ever a good time to get… Read More
If you have spent any time on Atlanta food Instagram lately, you have probably seen Mister O1. The lines alone will tell you everything you need to know. They form out the door from open to close most days. Mister O1 was founded by Chef Renato Viola with a pretty simple philosophy: extraordinary pizza requires… Read More
Well, February came and went in a flash. Here are all the random thoughts I didn’t post about this month! Two weekends in a row, horrible weather derailed our planned trip to Auburn. We had every intention of a proper weekend visit, but instead we ended up squeezing in a quick trip just to hug… Read More
As the boys have gotten older, the “Read” gift in our four gift tradition has definitely become the hardest to choose. When they were little, it was easy. A new installment in a favorite series, something seasonal and fun, or something silly with a little potty humor. Now I want it to be thoughtful and… Read More
Sunday Supper this week was another winner from Real Food Whole Life. I first discovered her on Instagram and immediately loved her practical approach to feeding a family. She shares weekly meal plans and a whole collection of quick, approachable recipes that feel doable even on the craziest days. This time I tried her Ground… Read More
I hosted my neighborhood book club for the first time this month after joining last year. The host chooses 3 to 4 options and then the group votes. I was thrilled when The Correspondent by Virginia Evans was picked. It has been at the very top of my to-be-read list for months. Our group almost… Read More
I finally made Ivy Odom’s Best Ever Brownies and I can confidently say the name is not an exaggeration. We enjoyed these during one of our little winter weather weekends, when the house was cozy, the news was dramatic, and the oven was working overtime. These brownies are everything a brownie should be. Deeply chocolaty.… Read More