Tasty Tuesday

Pretty Easter Treats

Fruity Krispy Treats

Made with Fruity Pebbles and Strawberry Marshmallows

Follow recipe on the box.

Tasty Tuesday

I had to order my Photography Book for school.

It was only $13.57.

With Amazon if you order $25.00 you get free shipping.

Big incentive to buy $25.00 worth, the free shipping.

I LOVE cookbooks!

I could not pass up this new cookbook by Pioneer Woman!

It cost less than the Photography book :) .

(The retail price is $27.50.)

It is wonderful!!

Her photography is well worth the 13 bucks not counting the wonderful recipes!

This is the first recipe I tried and I love it!

They were light and perfect.

Everyone needs a good pancake every now and then.

Try this one next time you won't be sorry!

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Edna Mae's Sour Cream Pancakes

1 cup sour cream

7 Tablespoons all~purpose flour

1 Tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Butter

Maple or Pancake syrup


Place the sour cream in a bowl. Dump in the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Stir together very, very gently. Stop short of the mixture being totally combined. You want the pancakes to have some interesting texture.

Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.

Add the vannilla and stir to combine.

Pour the egg mixture into the sourcream/flour mixture.

Stir together gently. Don't worry about the mixture being totally combined. A little white and yellow swirling is fine.

Pour about 1/4 cup batter at a time into a hot skillet over medium-low heat.

Stack and enjoy!



This is the comment that my cousin Jennifer Rogers left on my post:

She came to Little Rock last week and me and a couple of girlfriends went up to meet her and get her to sign her cookbook! She is so adorable and she even brought her husband with her and he is very handsome! In fact we chatted and talked while waiting in line for 3 hours! And by the time we got up to the table to talk to her we were all silent and the only thing I could think to say was "Your husband is very handsome" :) I made the chicken fried steak with gravy and the potato skins for Joe and he was in heaven! He even told me that he was glad he babysat so I could go to the booksigning! I'm gonna have to try those pancakes they look great!


Disclaimer:
*I do not receive either monetary or any other form of compensation. This is my own opinion.*

For a minute...

I thought I might be in the "Big Easy"

Sweet Mildred from Mildred's Menagerie lives in North Georgia and gave us a great suggestion, if we were traveling through Ellijay on our way home, be sure to stop at "The Cajun Depot Grill" for lunch.

They offered a blend of Cajun style cooking in a New Orleans atmosphere.

It was the best meal we had on our whole trip!

They specialize in seafood dishes and their crab cakes and seafood gumbo were the best I've ever eaten. Seeing as I've only been to New Orleans once, I'm probably not the best of judges but it was good enough to "make you wana slap yo mama!"

Thanks a bunch Mildred! We loved it.

Tasty Tuesday

This is my Nephew

Chef Extraordinaire:

Aaron Jacobs

Pretty lady at his side is is wife Molly.

Aaron did the food at my D.I.L. Christon's,

sister's wedding last weekend. He works at

Ocean Forest at Sea Island, GA. as a Chef.

He's good and he loves his job.

He does Catering on the side too.

His food was wonderful and he got so

many compliments. I was so proud of him.

Grits Bar

Grits Bars have become very popular

for wedding receptions.

This was Boursin Grits and Shrimp Creole

with all kinds of toppings.

Boursin and Cheese Grits Ingredients

4 Cups Milk
1 Cup Grits
2 Tbs Butter
4 Ounces Boursin Cheese
Salt and Pepper
Bring milk and butter to a boil, and add grits.
Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes,
stirring often. Season with salt and
pepper. Add Boursin and cook
for 2-3 minutes.

There was also Pasta Salad, Marinated Roasted Vegetables,

a hot Spinach Dip, Fresh Fruit and Veggies. Ham and Cheese

Crescents and several other things.

But my all time favorite, besides grits is

Pat's Glazed Fruit.

Pat's Glazed Fruit
Recipe taken from her website:

Swamp Woman's Family Recipes
This a favorite and should be served in a clear bowl because it is such a pretty dish as well as delicious. Start by draining a gallon of good brand peach slices and cutting them into two or three pieces each. To this add three large cans of drained pineapple chunks. Then wash and dry 2* of seedless red grapes and cut then in half and add then to your mixture. Your ready for your glaze now. Open two large packs of vanilla instant pudding and pour over your fruit. Mix with your hands until the juice that was left on your fruit is creamy and coats the fruit thoroughly. Add 1/4 cup sugar and mix again. Cover with lid or wrap and refrigerate until completely cold. In the mean time wash 2 quarts of strawberries and drain, slice cover with fruit fresh and put in zip lock bag and refrigerate. Just before ready to serve slice 3# of bananas and coat with fruit fresh and add bananas and strawberries to your base. mix well so that the glaze coats all fruits. Keep covered tightly in fridge. Great served alone or with pound cake. Great for large parties and served in small clear cups. Always a big hit. Very refreshing.

Friday Shoot Out

Friday Shoot Out

This weeks theme:

Outdoor Food

20 pounds of Fresh Georgia Wild Shrimp

Straight off the shrimp boats in Darien

Low Country Boil



Includes, Shrimp, Potatoes,
Sausage and Corn on the cob.


You start out by boiling the potatoes and when they are half way done you add the corn and the sausage. The way we cook it we empty the pot now and then add the shrimp to the same water. The shrimp take less that 5 minutes to cook.

We use to pour it all together on to a table covered with news paper.
That's how it really should be served. We got a little fancier this time.
Add in some butter and cocktail sauce and have at it. Click here for a version of the recipe.


If by chance you have any leftover shrimp,
peal and chop them and make shrimp salad.


I serve mine in a fresh home grown tomato.
Yum!

Not to leave out the cancer causing hot dogs.
The water park leaves you really hungry.
We were sitting under a red umbrella.
Didn't it cast an odd glow over us?

Can't leave out the Cheetos and sprite.

I took some pictures of our left over buns that we threw to the black birds but they didn't turn out. Also the picture of the out door cat food is on the other camera card. I could have added a lot more to this but time is short and I just needed to get this up before I'm off and running.

For more Friday Shoot Outs or to join us in next weeks challenge click here.

Make it a Great weekend!

B.L.T.

PLUS...

Fresh home grown tomato's

equals...


Tonight's supper!!!!

Friday Shoot~Out's

"Friday Shoot-Out"

Started by Reggie Girl and Patty

The subject is "MY HOMETOWN

NATIVE FOODS & RESTAURANTS"

chosen by the smokin hot Loida in China .

Take any pics you like....the food you and your family eat, restaurants and/or bars in your town. There are absolutely no rules in the shoot-out's and everyone is welcome. We invite any and everyone to join in the fun. If you want to play along next Friday and and any Friday to come, go to Gordon's blog and leave him a comment and he'll add you to the group!

I live in a tourist town and there are lots of wonderful places to eat. It would take weeks to cover all that Brunswick has to offer. So what I have done is to show you just some of our favorites.

I'll start with Breakfast:

Hands down for the price Zeig's has
the best breakfast in our neighborhood.

The Grand~girls ask to go here every

morning. We do go at least once a week.

Summertime a little more often.

Cheese grits are what they always
order to eat with a side of bacon.

Now if you want a great pecan pancake

you can always go to the Cracker Barrel.
They have an excellent breakfast too.

Grandy's is a happening place for Breakfast too. Especially with the high school crowd. They have a great breakfast bar and the bestest Cinnamon Roll around! The thing I like best is that they have a great drive through and it's pretty quick.

They have great fried chicken and country fried steak for lunch and dinner too. I usually have their roast chicken dark meat plate.

Next would be lunch!

Willie's Wee-Nee Wagon


I mention Willie's because Mr. Willie

passed away last week, April 8.

I wish I knew how long this place

has been opened. I've lived here

32 years and it has been here

as long as I have.

Never know them to have to pay

out that $ 2000.00 either.

Last time we went Harry had the

pork chop sandwich and I had the

slaw~dog! You just can't go wrong!

Another good thing about Willie's

is that it's right across the street from

the college. Perfect for a quick

dog between classes.

Allen's Bar~B~Q

A really good place to get a quick lunch.

Only a few miles from the shop.

Harry and the boys eat here at

least once a week.

Melissa is the manager. She is one

of the nicest people around.

One of their specialities is Beef Brisket, it is so moist and tender. That's actually the only thing I've ever eaten from there. Of course the boys have probably had one of everything. That's my Brisket Henry is cutting up, YUM!

Friday Shoot~Out's~Old Down Town

Old down town Brunswick has

a lot of fun places to eat.

Here are just a few I've eaten at

in the past.

This was formally the Pit Stop.

They served a great breakfast and lunch back then. It was a hang out for some of the high school kids.

Brunswick Station only serves lunch now. It's a good home cooking lunch and always has a blue plate special.

And from time to time they will

serve my favorite, liver and onions.

Pranzo's is a Gourmet Market and Deli.

They also do some great catering.

Across the street from them

is Fox Pizza. They really know

their stuff. We love it.

When the weather is nice and

not to hot it's fun to sit outside.

There are a lot of other really fun places down town. These are just a few of my favorites!

Next up St. Simons Island.

Friday Shoot~Out's~St. Simons Isl.

Heading over to the Islands the

Pier area is a popular place to visit.

I use to wait tables at Mullet Bay in the late 1990's. It was a fun place to work. You could really make some good money in the peak of the season.

The best place to sit is out on the porch when it's not to hot.

They have the best Shrimp Bisque and awesome chicken fingers.

Kid friendly place with brown paper and a mug of crayons on the tables.

Around the corner is the "4th of May Cafe"!

Yum, they have the best squash casserole and spinach souffle along with other great home cooking as well as local seafood.

The Sandcastle has a great breakfast and lunch. I love their Marinated Veggie Salad with grilled chicken and pecans! I could eat it everyday!

It's fun to sit outside here too!

Across the street is the playground

over looking the beach and Pier.

As we were playing today we heard a loud fog horn coming from this big ship leaving port. The girls really got off on it.

It's the first time they have seen a ship leaving. Shelby wanted me to take another picture of it as it was going on by.

After playing so hard you work up an appetite for a little treat at ZuZu's.

Shelby waiting patiently for her 'white" ice cream. I got chocolate chip and she wanted a taste. Then she wanted to trade. She didn't want her 'white' anymore.

'White' ice cream or not this kid isn't

going to smile for nothing!

Brogen's

It's fun to ride bikes all through this area.

Just ride on up and park at Brogen's

go on in and eat some of the best onion rings along with lots of other great things.

If you are lucky you can sit up top deck. It over looks the whole Pier area and you've got a great view of the ocean.

Barbra Jeans

Another one of my favorite places to eat is Barbra Jeans! They bring to every table a basket of the best home made hot breads, pumpkin, jalapeno and a wheat roll. Oh it is so good you might need to ask for another basket full!

There is little doubt that they are best known for the "Crab Cakes", but the "She Crab Soup", is outstanding! Also they have a slightly mysterious “Chocolate Stuff” dessert you just can't miss out on.

Standing on the Pier and looking back down the street. Beautiful shot and I'm sorry to have left out about 8 more places to eat. But I chose my favorites.

One last place that is a favorite on the Island is Nazzaro's. It's high end and expensive. We only eat there on special occasions, say an Anniversary or birthday with zeros in them.

Leaving the Island and going North on Hyw 17 you'll run into

Mudcat's!

They are a good place for lunch and dinner.

They are right on the water and the side has tables and you can eat outside over looking the water and the boats.

They have a wonderful Shrimp Salad. Really good onion rings and the best fresh catch grilled.

And late in the evening as the sun is going down you can get some awesome shots of the sunset.

And one of the very best places to eat in Brunswick is at Pat and Farell's house and it is a great treat if you are invited. She is the best cook ever. She has a blog and started putting some of her family recipes on it and are we ever so glad to be a part of her family!

And last but not least is something that is very popular around these parts. It's what we call a "Low County Boil" Once it's cooked you pour it out onto a big table covered in news paper. When it's all over you just pull it all up and toss it in the trash can. Best ever!!

Lowcountry Boil
4 pounds small red potatoes
5 quarts water
1 (3-ounce) bag of crab boil seasoning
4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
2 pounds kielbasa or hot smoked link
sausage, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
6 ears of corn, halved
4 pounds large fresh shrimp,

Cocktail sauce
Add potatoes to large pot, then add 5 quarts water and seasonings. Cover pot and heat to a rolling boil; cook 5 minutes. Add sausage and corn, and return to a boil. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add shrimp to stockpot; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Serve with cocktail sauce. Serves 12.

This seafood dish is a combination of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Great for relaxing trips to the beach, it is also easy to create for a crowd. Lowcountry boil can be served on newspaper for easy clean up. Crab, onion, and butter are frequent additions to the pot, and having a removable drain basket only makes cooking easier. The rule of thumb here is the bigger the crowd, the bigger the pot.
(Adapted from Southern Living, August 2002 and Real Simple, August 2001)