Archive1st Annual Bragging Rights BBQ Festival Coming to Olde Town Conyers
During the month of May several Olde Town Conyers merchants will be lending their hands to support charity. Starting o…
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ArchiveBar-B-Q Has Gone International
Did you know that one of the hottest Bar-B-Q joints in the country these days is in New York City…..NEW YORK CITY! Wha…
ArchiveThe Bar B Q Wars Revisited (and a tribute to Lewis Grizzard)
I recently had the pleasure of dining with the accreditation team in town to review our great jewel here in Conyers……T…
ArchiveCoaxum’s Low Country Cuisine Offers a Taste of Southern Culture & Charm
[Conyers, GA] Coaxum’s Low Country Cuisine, located at 1300 Iris Drive in Conyers , officially opened its doors in May…
ArchiveCountry Ham or City Ham? And The Winner is.....
A couple of years ago I wrote an article on how to prepare a Country Ham for eating during the Holidays. This month’s …
ArchiveDoes Your Food Taste Like Something It Isn’t?
Does your food taste like something it isn’t? Are you a neophobe or addicted to certain foods? Would you like to under…
ArchiveFlora-Bama Weekend - Food and Great Times
How many of you have heard of or know anything about the World Famous Flora-Bama Lounge and Package Store in Perdido K…
ArchiveThe OTHER Food Group....BEER!
When I signed on for this job (well not really a job because you are suppose to get paid if it is a JOB!) I choose to …
ArchiveFood: Is it nourishing your body or killing you?
What is your attitude toward food? Are you eating to sustain your health, to increase your antioxidant network, to fue…
ArchiveFood For Thought — food thought april 2015
If any one that claims to know ANYTHING about Bar-B-Q and doesn’t know about the Bar-B-Q Border Wars…well, they really…
ArchiveGet to Grilling
Summer time is upon us and so in this, the first installment of the Man Cave, we discuss grilling. This is the south a…
ArchiveThe Great Miller Lite Chili and BBQ Cook-off to be Held October 4, 2014
The 35th annual Great Miller Lite Chili and BBQ Cook-Off will return to the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyer…
ArchiveJersey Mike's Opens in Covington
Newton County Chamber of Commerce announces Jersey Mikes opened in Covington. During the Grand Opening Week they gave …
ArchiveMs. Eleanor's Recipe...Strawberry Poke Cake
Strawberry Poke Cake Cake: 2-1/4 cups all purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 6 large egg whi…
ArchiveMy Hoarding Continued and Keeping The South In Our Meals
Archibalds in Tuscaloosa To continue on with the theme of last month’s article of hoarding recipes for years and getti…
ArchiveNashville Hot Chicken
Nashville Hot Chicken…You Heard it Here First But You Refused to Eat It! Nashville hot chicken is the latest food rage…
ArchiveOn Maypops, Persimmons, and Chinquapins
Persimmon trees are abundant along rural roadsides and in woody areas of the county. You can gather all the persimmons…
ArchiveOrder Your Daniel Boone Cookware
Now obviously Ole Daniel had no access to the internet in his day nor did he sell anything, more or less cookware. He …
ArchiveRestaurants That Have Disappeared !
I was reading one of the many nonsense messages you get on Facebook everyday.You know the ones about who is dating Mic…
ArchiveRomantic Duck with Love
So I wound up cooking duck a couple of days ago, and now I can’t stop thinking about it. Sooooooo here we go. It’s the…
ArchiveShirley Cutie Cakes Bakery Ribbon Cutting
Shirley Cakes are baked fresh everyday and then with our special technique, we seal in the cake’s flavor overnight bef…
ArchiveOn Staling.
It is difficult to bear. The sight of a fresh loaf of bread on the counter. The knowledge that its perfect crust, its …
ArchiveTaste of Newton Coming September 24th
September may seem far away but we all know that with a blink of an eye, it will be here! With that said, get excited …
ArchiveTaste of Newton October 15th in Porter Memorial Gymnasium
The Taste of Newton will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 5:00pm in the Porter Memorial Gymnasium. This is a great…
ArchiveThe 4th
“The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it…
ArchiveThe Cracker Barrel of Wines
I knew that taking on the challenge of writing about the foods of our region and the memories of growing up in the Sou…
ArchiveWalden’s Restaurant Opens On Washington St In Covington
The Walden Family has a rich history of faith, food, and family. Originally from Conyers, Georgia, Tony and Patty move…
ArchiveWhat is watercress?
: a plant that grows in water and that has small, round leaves which are often used in salads Why is it good? A servin…
2016 The Year of Smoke
Happy New Year! And what a year it will be. That is, if you believe Steven Raichlen. Never heard of him? Well, he is o…
Amici Italian Cafe Resturant Opening in Rockdale at the Corner Market
Amici Italian Café, a family-owned Italian restaurant with six locations throughout Georgia, chose Corner Market in Co…
Annual Taste of Conyers Coming May 2nd - Updated
UPDATED 5/4/2015: The Conyers Main Street Program experienced beautiful weather and success at its Annual Taste of Con…
Backyard BBQ Father’s Day Celebration to Benefit Family Promise of NewRock
Royal Oak Presents the First Annual Backyard BBQ Father’s Day Celebration at the newly built Cross and Crown Pavilion,…
Big Time BBQ Competition Comes to Town
Many of you may remember an article I wrote a couple of years ago about how a man named Philo Farnsworth had changed h…
Blueberry Plants Available
Blueberries; the healthy fruit Blueberries are my favorite fruit. I have three blueberry plants in my garden; one earl…
A Brief Look at Georgia Agriculture Circa 2016
Having grown up in an agricultural community, I sometimes miss the sight of a tractor or other farm equipment poking a…
The Burger War Is Heating Up
Now trust me, I love a hamburger! I have for 62 years. Well, maybe 57 years because I am not sure how many hamburgers …
Experience Southern Comfort with Nana’s Chicken 'N Waffles
Upon entering the restaurant for Nana’s Chicken ‘N Waffles there is a genuinely, welcoming chorus and the immediate se…
Finding an Old Friend, Without Facebook
I know you, like me, have enjoyed the venture known as Facebook to connect with long lost friends. I have found old hi…
Food for Thought — food for thought
Hickman Street Grocery Don’t pay the ransom. I have escaped! Well, not really. I hope that many of you readers have mi…
In Search of the ULTIMATE Smoker
I recently returned from my annual Spring pilgrimage to the shores of Lake Oconee and the pristine setting of that bea…
Kentucky “Swamp Water” Hits the Big Time
As a boy growing up in a small town in Kentucky not much noteworthy stuff happened, which of course was a good thing. …
The Master's Pimento Cheese Sandwich and Other Delicacies
Have you heard of a drought in sports? You know, the drought like Kentucky has not beaten Florida in football for some…
Mrs. Eleanor's Recipe...Spicy and Sweet Wings
Spicy and Sweet Wings 6 lbs chicken wings, split 4 tbsp chopped garlic ½ cup butter, melted ½ cup honey ¼ cup green ho…
Ms. Eleanor's Recipe...Chicken and Mushroom Meatballs
Chicken and Mushroom Meatballs 8 fresh mushrooms (large) 3 large onions, cut into thirds 1 large garlic clove ½ teaspo…
Ms. Eleanor's Recipe...Greens and Garlic
Greens and Garlic 1 lb kale, washed, trimmed, and torn 3 tbsp. olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp pepper flakes ½…
Ms. Eleanor's Recipes...Deviled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Pickle Relish
Deviled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Pickle Relish 7 large eggs 4 tbsp crumbled goat cheese 4 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 t…
Ms. Eleanor's Recipes...Lemon Ice Box Pie
Lemon Ice Box Pie 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 2 (14oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup…
Ms. Eleanor's Recipe...Southern Tea Gelee Fruit Salad
Southern Tea Gelee Fruit Salad 2 packets Knox Gelatin ½ cup cold water 3 cups hot tea Sugar to taste 1-1/2 cups sliced…
Panda Cares - The Power of Giving | $1MM iPad Story
Panda Cares – The Power of Giving | $1MM iPad Story By City Home | on July 19, 2013 | 0 Comment City Home City Home Ro…
Piedmont Academy Students Go Strawberry Pickin’
Pickin’ strawberries were Synclair Wyatt, Calli Black, Paisley Deck, Nolan Collier, Grayson Colvin, Kymber Colvin, Wil…
My Place in “Olde Town” History
Having lived here in Conyers since 1984, I have been involved in a lot of activities through church, work, nonprofit b…
Recipe Hoarder Confessions
I admit it. I am a recipe hoarder. If the guys at Turner wanted to take the short ride to Conyers to start a new serie…
Rockdale Extension to Host Backyard Farmer Class Series
Rockdale Cooperative Extension, the University of Georgia’s outreach office in the county, is tackling the issue of th…
Senior Connections to Participate in Nationwide 2016 March for Meals
Support will help to fight senior isolation and hunger in Metro Atlanta Senior Connections announced today that it wil…
Taste of Conyers Satisfies Attendees’ Appetites
Best Dessert – The Chocolate Box – Daisy Latimore Conyers, GA – The Conyers Main Street Program’s Taste of Conyers hel…
The Twelve Oaks Bed and Breakfast in Covington Named to "Georgia's Most Romantic Places" Just In Time For Valentine's Day
The Twelve Oaks Bed and Breakfast in Covington, GA has been selected by Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) as one of Ge…
Traditions are a Good Thing and Not to be Broken
There is an old adage that rules are made to be broken, or records are made to be broken. Well that may be all fine an…
Vendor Spaces Available at Olde Town's Farm-fresh Market
The Olde Town Conyers Events staff in conjunction with the downtown merchants will be sponsoring a weekly farm-fresh m…
Wall Street Conyers Invites Community to the “We Did It!” Celebration Luncheon on May 11th
Wall Street Conyers Professional and Medical Office Condominiums, located at the intersection of Salem Road and Wall S…
Your Food Does Not Get To Your Table For Free
When I began to write this column for the paper the intent was to share a few recipes and my love for cooking and the …