fresh produce delivered in atlanta

in support of eating healthier, trying new veggies, and giving back to local communities we have started to receive fresh harvest deliveries every other tuesday at our house. every tuesday a rubbermaid bin appears around lunchtime and is filled with ice packs/blue ice and amazing veggies. the site where you can see more details about whats included is http://freshharvestdelivered.com/bins/

we get a mini bin and it has been so much fun! in the event that you are not adventurous [guilty] you can swap things out for other items also available that week. if you note you are referred by someone [ali davis] you can then receive 50% off your first bin...after that every time you refer someone, you also get 50% off. 

the food is local when it can be and all organic and fresh! we have been more than pleased...to benefit ministries in south Atlanta use the group code "marketplace" for a portion of the money to be donated to charity!

week 1 delivery! YUMMY!!!

look at that head of lettuce!!! & those mini watermelons! 

dogwood festival

starting on Friday April 20th for the entire weekend, Piedmont Park will be swarming with people coming to check out the Dogwood Festival...if you were ever planning on something for a fun weekend, this may be it.

http://www.dogwood.org/

although it sounds like you would be able to, leave the dogs at home...no dogs are allowed in Piedmont on that weekend unless they are at the dog park

April 20-22 @ Piedmont Park
Friday noon-10pm (artist market closes at 7pm)
Saturday 10am-11pm (artists close up at 7pm again)
Sunday 10am-6pm

wilson hopes that i can find an amazing painting of a wheaten terrier that looks just like him ;-) wish me luck!

it's official

i'm officially a grady hospital volunteer! cannot wait to go rock my first baby soon!

best in atlanta: alterations

carrie turned me on to my only atlanta recommended alterations guy...affordable, great work [all done on an old-school singer sewing machine that still has one of those pedals vs. a motor], and with pretty quick turn around time. 

although you feel like you are headed into the wrong part of town, it's location is still conveniently off of cheshire bridge and piedmont rd.

T&M Alterations
["Mr. Tim"]
2000 Manchester St
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 872-6027

although he isn't Mr. Suave and will tell you what he's thinking [don't get him started on my "crooked back and uneven shoulders"] he is great!
headed back today to pick up my bridesmaid dress for landrum's wedding!

the blue can

everyone on our street seems to have the overflowing blue cans on the curb tonight for trash and recycle pick up tomorrow. everyone expects the green cans [trash] to be filled to the brim but for some reason on greenview, the equally large blue cans [recycle] seem to be just as full. 


after 8 months of calling the city of atlanta we finally got ourselves a big blue curbside recycling pick up. although not previously an avid recycler, since pig came and we got my new stainless simplehuman trash can and our old white trash can had a purpose, we weren't recyclers [yes, yes, shame on us]. convenience is often time the reason people don't recycle.  thank you city of atlanta as they will sort our bin for us and we can even put everything in a trash bag. 


until a few months ago, i also never knew children knew SO much about what could be recycled. a family down the street with two girls who are avid greenies, passed along my tips of what we all forget can stay out of the trash and fill up that recycle bin! after getting these tips, no wonder people can fill up their whole blue curbside bin each week!


aside from the normal cans, bottles, newspapers these things used to end up in our trash can and we are now transitioning them to the recycle bin...
-paper towel holders & toilet paper holders
-empty household bottles [dish detergent, soap, shampoo]
-paper shreds from your shredder [often these have to be in a clear bag...use one from dry cleaners]


city of atlanta will take all plastics labeled #1-7 but look on your city's recycling service site to find out what they can process! 


good luck! 

top 5 atlanta favorites

my latest and greatest top 5 places to go eat [and what to order for those who have never been and are up for suggestions]...


in order for the most part...
#5...Park Tavern 500 10th Street  phone (404) 249-0001
if you went to restaurants based on atmosphere alone, this would be a winner 8 months of the year! when it is warm enough in atlanta to sit outside, park tavern is the place to go! take a walk with your besties [now including wilson] and everyone can enjoy their outside patio, including the pups! the best thing here is their hummus which is massive and comes with a salad accompanied with a great vinaigrette dressing.  making me wish it wasn't a rainy cold day in atlanta! oh and wednesday nights they boast their 1/2 off bottles of wine! 


#4...Coast Seafood & Raw Bar 111 West Paces Ferry Rd  phone (404) 869-0777
part of here to serve restaurant group, coast is not only in the average person's dinner out budget, but also amazing! the blackened tuna is great as are their garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach! lots of patio seating but also has some nice inside seating too! 


#3...Canoe  4199 Paces Ferry Rd  phone  (770) 432-2663 
if there is no budget then canoe is for you. if it were more reasonably priced this would be my favorite restaurnt in the world! though i haven't been since it flooded, this is my favorite place!  my 2 favorite entrees are the rabbit [yes i know but you will love the ravilli that comes with it] and the salmon although everyone else always seems to love whatever they get there as well!  open table a reservation for sure! it gets booked fast! avoid friday nights when there is a home football game at lovett unless you're into hearing the fans cheering as its right on the other side of the river!


#2...Rosebud  1397 N Highland Ave  phone (404) 347-9747

aside from the cute name, amazing ambiance, and rustic building, the food here is also amazing! i actually had my bridesmaids luncheon @ rosebud and everyone seemed to love it as well!  my favorite meal is sunday brunch...im a sucker for great crab cakes benedict [rivals 131 main in charlotte] and of course the pomegranate sea breeze [vodka, grapefruit, pomegranate]. rack up some open table points here too [however not available for brunch]

#1...DBA Barbeque 1190 N Highland Ave  phone (404) 249-5000 
located right in va highlands, you must go and check this place out! My favorite thing [and only thing i've ever ordered] is the archie bunker [bbq sandwich with mac and cheese on top!] and sweet potato tots as a side.  the ranch is amazing which for those of you who know me well know that pretty much seals the deal! another place too to rack up your open table dining points! when pig comes on friday, this is where we already have our 8pm reservations! 


aside from these great dinner faves, other good honorable mentions for your next trip here are Zoes [unless you have one where you're from], Souper Jenny, Houstons, Twisted Taco, Tin Lizzy's, and Murphys!


happy eating! i for one cannot wait until friday night @ DBA!