Worth Every Penny at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Worth Every Penny at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Whether it’s a hot new handbag, a fab pair of boots, or a pint of ice cream, we all have our limits on how much we’ll pay, no matter how badly we want it. I stroll the supermarket aisles weekly, eyeing premium products like pricey aged-balsamics, truffle-infused cheeses, and fresh seafood, which I ultimately prefer … Continue reading →

King of Pops Field Day

King of Pops Field Day

Needless to say, in only 3 ½ years, this dessert has become King. Atlanta has been good to King of Pops, and King of Pops has been good to Atlanta. A true partner in the Atlanta community, King of Pops gives back to so many worthy organizations. Whether it is a local school or a community non-profit, fundraisers including this fan favorite are POPping up (pun intended) all over town. Continue reading →

An Apple (Fritter) A Day in Blue Ridge

An Apple (Fritter) A Day in Blue Ridge

Tis the season, and my Facebook feed is chock full of kiddos decked in their cutest plaids, apples in hand. October is the perfect month for apple picking, and where better to apple pick than in North Georgia. While Ellijay has the most apple orchards, Blue Ridge is home to the largest orchard in Georgia. … Continue reading →

Foodie Fun at Pop Up Chef

Foodie Fun at Pop Up Chef

The pop-up phenomenon is here to stay.  My new favorite, which comes in at a close second after VH1’s Pop Up Video, is the Pop Up Chef. This weekly event brings some of the city’s best chefs out from behind the kitchen into the streets of The Westside Provisions District every Wednesday afternoon. I love … Continue reading →

It’s OK(Cafe) to Take Away!!

It’s OK(Cafe) to Take Away!!

Have you found yourself too exhausted to cook after a long day at work or schlepping your little ones around to swim practices and music classes and any other class that is sure to build their resume for the Ivy League? Have you been defeated recently by your very active 2-year old’s behavior in restaurants? … Continue reading →

Boys Love Buns at Yum Bunz

Boys Love Buns at Yum Bunz

It is slightly disconcerting as a mother to hear your 2-year-old son exclaim he “loves buns,” but I have to concur after visiting the recently opened Yum Bunz in West Midtown. And while dim sum is nothing new (it dates back over 2,000 years), I am confident that Yum Bunz will bring dim sum to more of the masses. Continue reading →