Atlanta etc.: Marilyn Wolf's Food Blog and Restaurant Blog

I decided to try King Arthur's low carb flour. I made these pancakes with buttermilk so they weren't entirely low carb but I found the result to be very tasty. Thanks, folks!

Good food, peaceful evening. I am grateful.

Good food, nice people. Thanks, folks!

Great meaty flavor. Thanks to Julia Child for the wonderful recipe. I am grateful.

Good burger, tasty onion rings, nice staff. Thanks, folks!

A great staple, hearty and healthy. I am grateful.

Fall is apple time. My cake was full of flavor. I am grateful.

My meal was delicious, the staff outstanding. Thanks, folks!

Giordano's was the perfect dinner after the drive to Des Moines. A meatball sub is a great comfort and they know how to make one right. The staff was great and the food delicious. Thanks, folks!

Stew beef at Loeffel Meat Shoppe sparked my interest in a pot of stew. I marinated in red wine and used my homemade beef stock. Delicious meat and vegetables, a wonderfully hearty dish. I am grateful.

Delicious and comforting. I am grateful.

Beautiful day, peaceful grill, delicious meal. I am grateful.

Delicious food, great proprietors, good conversation. Thanks, folks!

The Coffee Roaster is a new discovery for me but a long-standing vendor of roasted coffee beans. The staff is very friendly and even gave me a cup of their coffee to go. My espresso beans have been the perfect breakfast treat. Thanks, folks!

I reheated a frozen chicken cutlet, added Japanese curry sauce, rice, and coffee. What a great breakfast. I am grateful.

What a satisfying meal: tasty food, welcoming staff. Thanks, folks!

A good deal on stew beef led me to make a pot of Tyler Florence's beef chili with the addition of some beef stock. His recipe uses a great combination of spices. A hearty and delicious meal. Thanks, Chef Florence!

Birria Morales was set up atht e Van Dorn/Coddington traffic circle, a great spot for lunch. My tacos were delicious, the proprietor friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

I pulled a babka out of the freezer and baked it for breakfast. What a treat! I am grateful.

Sometimes simple pleasures are best. This is a classic DQ with no indoor seating. I sat at the table outside, enjoyed my hot fudge sundae, and watched the traffic go by. Couldn't be better. Thanks, folks!

Delicious and fun to cook. I am grateful.

Excellent food, gracious staff. Thanks, folks!

Attractive and tasty. I am grateful.

Friends for dinner was a perfect reason to make one of Rose Levy Berenbaum's classic cakes. Thanks, Rose!

It's not just the meal, it is the entire process. I am grateful.

Another satisfying meal at Hy-Vee: great staff, hearty food, pleasant environment. Thanks, folks!

I haven't been to Thumb's Up in quite some time. Everything was just as I remembered: great staff, hearty breakfast, comfortable surroundings, constantly flowing coffee. Thanks, folks!

A very gracious staff, a nourishing and satisfying meal. Thank you.

A satisfying brunch, great staff. Thanks, folks!