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

I'm practicing my butter basting. The trick, in my view, is to sear enough for a nice crust, then gently cooking the steak with the butter. My technique is improving and the steak was delicious. I am grateful for such a wonderful meal.

Pho makes a great lunch on a cold winter day. The staff at Vung Tau were very welcoming as always. Thanks, folks!

Witty and I shared two entrees Mr. Hui for a great lunch: salt-and-pepper tofu and sauteed string beans. Healthy and delicious. The staff was great as always. Thanks, folks!

I enjoyed my chance to eat breakfast at Good Evans in East Lincoln. The place was busy and the staff friendly. My veggie omelet was hearty and tasty. My coffee hit the spot. Thanks, folks!

Huevos rancheros is something I make once every month or two but I always enjoy it. I make my own green sauce. The result is full of flavor and rib-sticking goodness. I am grateful.

I pulled some Loeffel Meat Shoppe beef from the freezer to make delicious pot roast. This pot made several meals of goodness for which I am grateful.

Spicy ramen on a cold day is a real treat. Thanks, folks!

Mazatlan II is located near the northside Walmart in a low-key spot. Inside is a large soace and welcoming staff. Dinner was tasty and satisfying. Thanks, folks!

I like to freeze my turkey leftovers and make pot pie later. I made two big pot pies from the smoked turkey I purchased from Super Saver. Both were loaded with potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. Delicious and enjoyable well into January. I am grateful for this bounty.

My dinner started with a real Greek salad = Mother's salad. No lettuce here. My lamb dinner was very satisfying as always. Lamb isn't an easy find in this country and I always enjoy the chance to enjoy it. The staff was very welcoming as always. Thanks, folks!

Royal Spice satisfied my craving for flavorful Indian food. The staff was, as always, gracious and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

I decided to order something different for my visit to J. Christopher in Dunwoody. Very tasty, thanks, folks!

Some morning work was followed by a late breakfast at First Watch near Perimeter Mall. Either their menu has changed or the timing brings out a different version. I very much enjoyed my vegetable frittata. The service was friendly and the place bustling. Thanks, folks!

I don't usually have sausage for breakfast but I decided to add some patties to my French toast. It tasted great and kept me going. I am grateful.

The grilled cheeese sandwich at Piedmont Bistro makes a great lunch. The fried onions add to the savoriness. The homemade chips are outstanding. The service is welcoming as always. Thanks, folks!

I enjoy skillet breakfasts when I eat out so I decided to try my own. I reheated some home fries out of the freezer. I added sausage patties and apple slices. The result was nicely balanced and satisfying. I am grateful for simple meals.

Wonderful octopus balls and tonkatsu ramen. Thanks, folks!

Our Holy Shiitake pizza was flavorful and satisfying. The staff was friendly as always. Thanks, folks!

Multigrain pancakes from the King Arthur Baking recipe, fried apples, ricotta. I am grateful for this delicious and satisfying breakfast.

Short ribs are a great treat, beef and vegetables all together. A wonderful dinner for which I am grateful.

I was in the neighborhood so I picked up a loaf of whole wheat sourdough from Le Quartier. It was delicious with crispy crust and tender crumb. I used it, among other things, to make some very nice French toast. Thanks, folks!

Soups are wonderful in cold weather. I enjoy a potato leek soup made hearty with plenty of potatoes. I blended the potatoes separately to keep the leek slices intact. I am grateful for this treat.

I've tried to take better care of my sourdough starter and it shows in my loaves. I will feed the starter every few days even if I don't plan to bake anything. I also give it time to warm up before I add it to the dough. The result shows in the nice shape and open texture.

Misty's fulfilled my desire for a classic steak dinner. The service was welcoming and food was great. Thanks, folks!

A long drive around town to find a restaurant open on Mondays led to Mazatlan near Best Buy. The food was satisfying, the service gracious and efficient. Thanks, folks!

The gyoza were great, the ramen comforting, the service very welcoming. Thank you, folks!

Delicious! I am grateful.

Butter basting is a great way to cook acsteak indoors. I am grateful.

The skillet breakfast is a real treat. Thanks, folks!