WEEKEND INSTA-FOOD

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Happy Monday!!

Hope you had a great relaxing, or exciting weekend. 

Mine was very much filled with food. 

Left to Right:

Highland Bakery: Shrimp & Grits with Jalapeno Foccacia (this will change your life)

Co-workers baby shower cupcakes from Gigi's Cupcakes

Highland Bakery pastry window

Fruit from the market washing using this method

Believe it or not, I am trying to eat healthier. 

Don't base my regimen on these photos, 

it's just that my healthy foods

aren't as photographically interesting as pastries.

 But I do have a few recipes on the Menu for the week

that include bright veggies, quinoa, salmon---you know, the favorites of Pinterest.

See some of my on hold recipes on my Food & Drink board

STOMPING GROUNDS

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Rhinos found here

So I am constantly looking for new places to go in Atlanta, but I am always

sucked back in the portal of familiarity. So I thought that it would be nice to share

with you guys the new places I discover. 

You wouldn't believe how much of Atlanta I haven't seen, even though I have been here for 

a million years.  I'm hoping that will change big time. 

But here are my mainstay-never fails

Boutique of choice:

Squash Blossom 

for a number of reasons.  Not only are the shop girls the cutest and coolest, their collection of Free People, Hobo, Frye blended with local artists make for hours of unearthing.

And the best part is that it is in the center of Decatur

(a city made for strollin')

Lunch Spot:

Sun In My Belly

Two words: Lavendar Biscuits

It's right around the corner (drive wise)

from Squash Blossom, so after you get your shopping done, 

you can refuel in their cafe setting.

Thrifting Troves: 

There are quite a few in ATL but I only get to visit certain ones because of my location and schedule. 

Rag-O-Rama: great for hipster and vintage fashion exchange

Good ole Goodwill: Perimeter is the location I frequent. (shopping buddy's are welcome) 

Poor Little Rich Girl:  for mounds and mounds of yesness.

Brunch with the Girls:

 Highland Bakery 

(Old 4th Ward location preferably)

If partying is your gig, this is a definite must for 

Saturday brunch hour. 

Still in the mood for breakfast, 

choose from peanut butter french toast or Sweet potato Pancakes 

topped with caramelized brown sugar drizzle....

If your in the mood for good ol southern nods try the Shrimp & Grits (with jalepeno focaccia) or the Barbeque Chicken 

topped with crunchy cole slaw.

Dinner Date:

Two Urban Licks 

Perfect for a date night the beau. It has a great urban, lofty feel with awesome lighting, perfect for gazing into your hun's eyes

If you are comfortable enough to (really) eat and not nimble like a bird I would recommend the Brisket. It literally melts in your mouth.

The macaroni & cheese is pretty awesome too if you are in the mood for comfort food.

Wet Your Whistle:

Whiskey Blue

With a outdoor rooftop option how could this not be on the list. You can overlook the city skyline from two directions and lounge on

lofty seating while sipping on sweet libations and nimbling on 

mini pretty food.

Hope this helped anyone planning a mini venture to the city.

And if you have any recommendations for me to wander to, feel free to 

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