For years, I’d been making my chicken stock in the slow-cooker – 24 hours on low, getting to be more of a bone broth. I thought it was the best out there – no other method could beat it. Enter the pressure cooker and my recognition of a superior way to make chicken stock at home. It’s even easier, too! Continue reading
The best food truck in Atlanta also has the best Cuban sandwich in Atlanta (possibly in the world) – Buena Gente. After our favorite Cuban spot, Havana, went under new ownership over on Buford Highway, we’d been searching for a place to replace our favorite pressed sandwich. Sean found this spot during a food truck day in Midtown and then introduced me. It was love at first bite – and it doesn’t end with the sandwich. Continue reading
Our last days in Havana were filled with cultural tours. Several of the things we did has rules against photography so although the days were very active, I don’t have many photos. Cigars, arts, food, dancing…I hadn’t even left yet and I already couldn’t wait to come back. This is my final post from my FIRST trip to Cuba. Continue reading
I’d heard the horror stories about this place running out of food. I then experienced it for myself and cursed their clearly flawed business model. But at the end of the day, the food at Community Q is too damn delicious to ignore. So I go during the week or at lunch on the weekends to ensure I can get my fix of the most fabulous pulled chicken one could ever hope to eat. Continue reading
Ah, Buford Highway. You never disappoint and in the case of Las Delicias de al Abuela, you exceed expectations. This Colombian restaurant recently moved to the building right next door to the Buford Highway Farmers Market and is always busy! That’s a good sign so Sean and I decided to check it out a few weeks ago while his mom was in town. Continue reading
While I loved each day of our trip to Cuba, if I were forced to pick my favorite day this would probably be it. Visits to Regla, an organic farm, the town of Cojimar, Hemingway’s house in Cuba, Fusterlandia, a Hemingway bar, and dinner in Old Havana made for a truly fantastic day of learning, culture, beauty and fun. Continue reading
Ok, so this isn’t technically a New Bite because this was our 2nd time – but we brought a group of 6 adults and 3 kiddos and it was THEIR first time. So I’m including it as part of my New Bites series. 😉
Nam Phuong is definitely in the “must-go” set for Vietnamese in Atlanta as a whole and Buford Highway specifically. Their menu is large and full of variety – traditional pho to strange combinations of odd cuts of pork and everything in between. Continue reading
Tuesday was our first breakfast at the casa and it was, according to our guides, very traditional: lots of fresh fruit, breads, eggs, slices of jamon and chorizo, coffee and fresh juices. I was in heaven. I love toast and fruits for breakfast! We then headed into Old Havana, passing many sites along the way including the capitol building, the Spanish Embassy, Havana Opera House, etc. before arriving at a local hotel where we were ushered into a conference room for a presentation on Cuba and Havana. It was conducted by one of the managers of the Cuban tour company we were with and it was interesting and informative. Continue reading