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CJ’S CAFE and SWEET FRIED PLANTAINS

CJ’s Cafe on W Pico in Los Angeles is a long loved restaurant that serves a Mexican dishes, traditional American food and soul food. Their sweet fried plantains are about the best ever. Recipe included.

S’MORES / RITZ-CARLTON REYNOLDS, LAKE OCONEE

Ritzy casual. Rather remote. Rewarding for both adults and kids. Really expensive. We’re talking about the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, on Lake Oconee, near Greensboro, Georgia. Located about 85 miles from Atlanta, this unique resort mixes nature with quiet laid-back charm and abundant luxuries. Here’s the draw: THE LAKE The sparkling water of Lake Oconee, a […]

¶ Posted 14 June 2024 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BEACH § CHOCOLATE § COOKIES § DESSERTS § GEORGIA § LAKE OCONEE § RESORTS § SNACKS § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Family resort, Georgia, Greensboro, Lake Oconee, Ritz-Carlton, S'Mores, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds

DENVER CENTRAL MARKET, RiNo, IZZIO AND CURIO

Talk about cool, hip, or whatever the new word is to describe happening. Just spent time at The Denver Central Market and was blown away by the high spirits—both outdoors (street art) and indoors (food and booze). As to the outdoors: Although Denver dresses-up multiple buildings in the city with vivid art, the lion’s share […]

¶ Posted 08 May 2024 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ART § BARS § COCKTAILS § COLORADO § DENVER § DESSERTS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Curio, Denver, Izzio, Makin' Love at Midnight, RiNo, Street Art, The Denver Central Market

TASTE OF COUNTRY APPLE CRUMB PIE

“Apple Crumb Pie is more than a dessert to us,” says Ali O’Brian–co-owner and chef of the charming Taste of Country Restaurant. “It’s a symbol of family togetherness and love.”

¶ Posted 20 April 2024 † Susan Manlin Katzman § DESSERTS § GRANITE CITY § ILLINOIS § PIES § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Ali O'Brian, Apple Pie, event space, Granite City, Illinois, restaurant, Tari Handfelder-Harper, Taste of Country

HOT BROWN and TOUSEY HOUSE TAVERN

The Tousey House Tavern in Burlington, Kentucky serves a delicious Hot Brown sandwich. Here’s a recipe for our version of their version to make at home.

¶ Posted 27 March 2024 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BOURBON § ENTREES § KENTUCKY § RESTAURANTS § SANDWICHES § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: B-Line, bourbon, Hot Brown, Kentucky, Tavern, Tousey House

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD AND HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET

The salad was freshness itself. Crispy and sweetly tender butter lettuce leaves wearing a light dressing that glistened like dew. I sampled the salad as a first course at a Sunday night dinner prepared by Scott Manlin (influencer, restaurateur, and my nephew). Scott credited the salad’s perfection to the Hollywood Farmers Market, where he shops […]

¶ Posted 07 February 2024 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CALIFORNIA § FAVORITE RECIPES/FAMOUS PEOPLE § LOS ANGELES § LOW CALORIE § SALADS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: butter lettuce, Farmer's Market, Hollywood Farmers Market, Los Angeles, salad

CINNAMON ROLL APPLE PIE and PERFECT 10 COOKBOOKS

Wonderful recipe for cinnamon roll apple pie from Tim Mulligan’s cookbook A PERFECT 10 Full Menus and Activities to Make Hosting Parties A Breeze.

¶ Posted 04 December 2023 † Susan Manlin Katzman § COOKBOOK REVIEWS § DESSERTS § PIES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: A Perfect 10 cookbook, Apple Pie, Cinnamon Rolls, Princess Leia Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie, Tim Mulligan

SPARTINA, STEPHEN KALT, BREAD PUDDING

I’m crazy about Stephen Kalt. At least I love his L.A. restaurant, Spartina, especially at happy hour when the prices are discounted. Apparently, I’m not the one and only. Critics rave. Influencers gush. Stephen and his restaurants have been called the best by such prestigious publications as Esquire, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure. He […]

¶ Posted 07 July 2023 † Susan Manlin Katzman § DESSERTS § LOS ANGELES § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: bread pudding, Los Angeles, Spartina, Stephen Kalt

IOWA BUFFET AND BOURBON GLAZED MEATLOAF

Talk about time travel. Carolyn McKinney’s Iowa Buffet, is a thoroughly authentic, well-worn neighborhood tavern–that serves a terrific sweet bourbon-glazed meatloaf.

¶ Posted 09 June 2023 † Susan Manlin Katzman § RESTAURANTS § ST. LOUIS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Bourbon Glazed Meatloaf, Carolyn McKinney, Dive Bar, Iowa Buffet, St. Louis

BRIDAL SHOWER and GLUTEN-FREE QUICHE

To everything there is a season. And this season is the time for showers. Bridal Showers. Woo-hoo! Our favorite bridal shower is a brunch. We like the old-fashioned variety, held in a home where all is lighthearted, lovely and lovingly personal. Here are a few tips for keeping a bridal brunch shower sweet, simple and […]