Chocolate Tiramisu'

The best tiramisu I have ever had was in a little coffee shop in North Beach, San Francisco's Little Italy. That was almost ten years ago. I haven't had anything to come close since.

While I was at Tee Jenny's (my aunt) house on Sunday; I saw she had picked up the latest issue of Bon Appe'tit. Guess what I found? I scrumptious tiramisu recipe. I can't wait to try it!!!

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/05/chocolate-tiramisu

Dekalb Farmer's Market

Today I went to the Dekalb Farmer's Market. It is one of my favorite places in Atlanta. You can find produce, wine, bread, fresh cuts of meat, nuts, flowers (almost anything your heart desires). I picked up some brioche to make superb french toast for my Easter brunch. I also got a good deal on spices and dried fruit among other things. My cousin, Hayah, and I couldn't resist grabbing some chocolate pecan cookies before leaving.

http://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com/

Host A Bake Sale

Share Our Strength is one of the leading organizations dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America. Instead of making a donation , I am going to host a bake sale to raise awareness and money. Join me!!!

http://gabs.strength.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GABS_homepage

Gotta Have A Snoball

On Saturday, at 11:11 pm, my cousin Michelle's facebook status read, "Plum Street Snoballs and Gene's Poboys. Enough said."

What I wouldn't do to have a Plum Street Snoball right now or any snowball as a matter of fact. The closest I am going to get to a Plum Street Snowball in Atlanta, is the Orleangian Snow Balls found at the corner of Moreland and Ponce de Leon. The little green trailer is parked in a gas station parking lot from April unto the end of September. Enough said.

NOLA

Plum Street Snoball

1300 Burdette Ave

504-866-7666

ATL

Orleangian Snow Balls lo

1161 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE

404-897-4646

Georgia Aquarium

Yesterday I had the time of my life at the Georgia Aquarium. It is the largest aquarium in the world. DJ and I took his grandmother Bessie, and we all enjoyed ourselves immensely. This was not my first visit, however it is such an amazing experience it never gets old. I encourage anyone who has not been to please go!

http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/

Oatmeal

Last week I tried McDonald's oatmeal for the first time. I was instantly addicted. Instead of going to McDonald's everyday, I just decided to pickup some oatmeal and fruit at the grocery store this morning so I can make my own. Guess what? My oatmeal taste better!

Ingredients:

1 cup Oatmeal

1 cup Water or Milk

1 tsp Vanilla

1 tsbp Sliced Almonds

1 tsp Brown Sugar

1/8 Salt Chopped apples as desired

Dried Cranberries as desired

Grapes as desired

Directions: Bring water and salt to a rolling boil. Add oats and vanilla. Reduce to medium heat. Cover and cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and serve in 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle on brown sugar. Top with apples, cranberries, grapes and almonds. Enjoy!

Tea Cakes

When I was a little girl growing up in Jackson, we always had tea cakes. My mom she shared with me a recipe for tea cakes like her grandmother use to make. If you are from the South here is some nostalgia .

Ingredients:

1 1/4 butter softened

1 1/2 sugar 3 eggs

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt 1

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions: Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy: gradually add sugar, beating mixture well . Add eggs and vanilla.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. Cover and chill dough at least 1 hour.

Roll dough into 1/4 thickness on a lightly flour surface. Cut 2 inches thick and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 350 F for 10 minutes or until edges are brown. Let them cool and enjoy.

TGIF

Thank God It's Friday!!! In celebration of my upcoming issue of Ruthe Bea Web Magazine and D.J.'s job offer, we are going to have dinner at La Fonda's tonight. I am going to enjoy a mouth watering skillet of seafood paella accompanied by a pitcher of Margaritas. Since it's Friday, treat yourself to a Margarita on the rocks.

Recipe

Ingredients: 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce of Grand Marnier, 1 ounce simple syrup ,1 lime juice

Directions: Place all the ingredients in shaker filled with ice. Shake ten times and strain into salted rimmed chill glass. Enjoy!