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Wednesday, October 21st, 2015
Good Morning Darlings,
It is getting SO cold here in Atlanta. Our seasons swoop in like a hawk. First, it’s blistering hot. Then we have one or maybe two weeks of spectacular weather. Then we are freezing.
To combat the cold, Eric and I made a terrific and easy Jambalaya last night, adapted from Epicurious. Try it and you will have yummy leftovers for lunch!
Makes 6 servings
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled
1 large poblano pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
3 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, minced
4 oz andoulle sausage, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
1 large bay leaf
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped into bite-sized pieces
Add oil to a large nonstick saucepan. Over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, poblano pepper and celery until onion is translucent. Add parsley, andouille, chicken, bay leaf, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and 1 3/4 cups cold water. Gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour rice into the pan and stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until rice is cooked and absorbs most of the liquid. Stir in shrimp and cook 5 minutes more. Remove bay leaf. Season to taste with cayenne pepper and salt.
Spicy Jambalaya!
Gobble up like mad hungry badgers and sit around the table smiling at each other!
xoxo, Patti
Posted in atlanta, cooking | Comments Off on Jambalaya Night!
Tags: Fall Recipes, Jambalaya, Spicy Food
Sunday, January 26th, 2014
Good Morning Darlings!
It’s Grammy Day, and that means staying home and texting snarky fashion comments with Holly & John. We will whip up something fun to munch while watching, but it is not our biggest food day of the year.
What’s the biggest food day, you ask?
Posted in Appetizers, atlanta, cooking, entertaining, Events, Holidays, Hospitalityaholic, party, Recipes, Television | 2 Responses »
Tags: 2014, Bacon Cream Cheese Bites, Eric, party, Snack Bracket, Super Bowl, Super Bowl Ideas, Super Bowl Party, Super Bowl Snacks
Friday, December 6th, 2013
Good Morning Darlings!
How wonderful to see you all – I have been very busy.
What’s new? Click to continue »
Posted in Appetizers, cocktails, cooking, dinner, dinner parties, Dinner Party Ideas, entertaining, Entree, Luxury, party, Recipes | Comments Off on Raising A Glass With Nobilo Icon
Tags: Dinner Party, Dinner Party Ideas, Lamb recipes, New Zealand Wines, Nobilo Icon Wines, Oysters
Monday, October 8th, 2012
Good Morning Darlings!
I have always been interested in searching the great outdoors for dinner.
Alack and alas, I don’t even camp. But I certainly love the idea of it.
Hey! I have an idea!
Posted in Appetizers, atlanta, Autumn, cocktails, cooking, dinner, Events, Luxury, Restaurants, The Ritz-Carlton | 1 Response »
Tags: Atlanta Grill, Chef Brian Jones, Foraging Dinner, The Ritz-Carlton, The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012
Good Morning Darlings!
A group of friends started this cookbook club at the beginning of 2012 and invited Eric and me to join.
So, what’s new?
Posted in atlanta, Autumn, baking, cooking, dinner, dinner parties, Dinner Party Ideas, entertaining, Recipes | 3 Responses »
Tags: Cookbookery Club, Edna Lewis, Scott Peacock, The Gift of Southern Cooking
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
Good Morning Darlings!
I have been so busy, but you have been on my mind.
Join me inside?
Posted in cocktails, cooking, dinner parties, entertaining, Entree, Luxury, Travel | 2 Responses »
Tags: Beach house, Denise, Eric, holly, risotto, Senoia, Vacation, Veranda B&B
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
Good Morning Darlings!
What’s a purloo? What’s a syllabub?
Great question! See inside for the answer…
Posted in atlanta, Autumn, cocktails, cooking, Dessert, Entree, Hospitalityaholic, The Ritz-Carlton, Travel | Comments Off on What’s A Purloo? What’s A Syllabub?
Tags: Chef Brian Jones, Cooking Classes, Purloo, Syllabub, The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Good Morning Darlings!
Rise and shine. We have a whole day of fun planned at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte.
Join me for all the fun!
Posted in cooking, Dessert, Luxury, The Ritz-Carlton, Travel | Comments Off on The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte-Day 2
Tags: Chocolate, Cocoa Bar, Cocoa Lab, The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Good Morning Darlings!
Eric and I were just in Charlotte this weekend at The Ritz-Carlton and I cannot wait to share all the fabulousness we experienced. More on that later this week.
If you just can’t wait – here’s a teaser. Charlotte is a gorgeous city and we were enchanted by it. I think you and your love of chocolate should indulge by taking a class at the Cocoa Lab and sending your kids to Cooking Camp while you are at the spa or shopping at the Epicentre across the street.
Deets!
Posted in baking, cooking, Dessert, Luxury, The Ritz-Carlton, Travel | Comments Off on Sweet Camp Treats in Charlotte
Tags: Cocoa Lab, Cooking Classes, Teen Cooking Classes, The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte
