Happy 4th!!

…And, nothing says Happy 4th! like a great big wiener

Happy 4th of July!

Bubba Jax Crab Shack

Shrimp & Sausage Boil

With corn and boiled red potatoes, we were absolutely starving and we devoured every bite.

Shrimp & Bacon Grits

This beats any fast food chain on the highway by a mile.

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JD’s Bar-B-Que

JD’s BBQ Brisket & Ribs

This is one of those occasions when the image fails to capture the moist and tender nature of these generous slices of brisket. A little drizzle of sauce was added. But, the beef was quite tender and moist without any […]

Pumpkin Pie Donut

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Donut

So, let’s say you stop visiting a place for a very long time. You know that it’s a place that you don’t enjoy it. But, you forget exactly why. This “creme” filling was an instant reminder. They can’t call it buttercream. Why, you ask? […]

Main Street Grill & Barbecue

Fall Colors, Always Amazing

Hurricane Falls

Suspension Bridge

It was right about here.

That’s where we started wishing that we’d eaten more than a doughnut and coffee for breakfast. When we finally made it to […]

Georgia Olive Farms Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Georgia Olive Farms Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Chef’s Blend)

It’s quite mild, pleasantly smooth, and a tiny touch buttery. If you’re looking for a light, bright, and mildly flavored olive oil, this will fit the bill. It’ll add a light and lovely background note. There will never be […]

Hawg Wild BBQ & Catfish House

Hushpuppies, Cornbread Muffin, & Texas Toast

Out of the three, the hushpuppies were the clear winner. They were nicely seasoned and dotted with chives. We devoured each and every one in our basket. And, we were generously offered more.

Smoked Brisket Jalapeño Poppers

November 12th, 2013 | Category: BBQ, Food, Georgia, In & Around Atlanta, Off The Beaten Path, Parks & Historic Sites, Restaurants, Review, Road Trip Food | Comments are closed

Fall Colors, BBQ & Catfish

Dahlonega Gold Museum

Smokin Gold BBQ & Antique Shops Everywhere You Look

Lake Zwerner

Vogel State Park

Further north, it gets better.

November 8th, 2013 | Category: BBQ, Food, Georgia, In & Around Atlanta, Off The Beaten Path, Parks & Historic Sites, Restaurants, Review, Road Trip Food, Snacks | Comments are closed

Jaemor Farms

Tip # 1 Don’t wait until the weekend before Halloween to go pumpkin shopping.

This field was previously packed with pumpkins.

These were the last pumpkins to remain homeless.

But, there’s still plenty for the kids to […]

Ass Kickin’ Peanuts

Ass Kickin’ Peanuts Variety Pack

Jalapeño Cheddar

These aren’t even ass tappin’. But, they are quite cheesy.

These were sweet, smoky, and mildly spiced.

Out of the four, the original ass kickin’ peanuts […]