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Total Show (Festival?) Stoppers.

06/07/2010 in Festivals, Guilty Pleasures, Highlands, Vendors!, What we're Doing, What we're Listening To, Where we're Eating by Lindsay | 2 comments

Slick and I made it down to Summerfest in the Virginia Highlands on Saturday to walk around the artist’s booths, listen to some great tunes, party at our friend Neal’s place and sweat our you-know-whats off.  (Why is it that Summerfest always falls on the absolute hottest day of the summer?!) 

We had a great time!  The three main festival highlights for me were:

3 - Seeing Bob Schneider for FREE on the Summerfest Main Stage!

the best.

2 – Cheesecake-on-a-stick-dipped-in-chocolate-and-sprinkles.  (ohhhh yeaaaaa.)

not for festival-beginners...

1 - Lorri Honeycutt’s Big World Photo.  BWP was my favorite vendor, by far, this year at Summerfest!  Lorri absolutely stole the show with her unique + whimsical photos.  She’s so talented – and is from Austin, so that certainly didn’t hurt!  I had no problem with taking a 15 minute break from desperately seeking shade + cold beverages at Summerfest to peruse her booth and admire her creative brilliance.  Love!

Definitely check her out:  www.bigworldphoto.com
BWP slogan:  “Art that makes you think, then smile.”  :)

(her store in NC)

Do I really have to wait 365 days until next year’s Summerfest?!  Ugh…

P.S.  The awesome reader who spotted me at Bob’s show and came over to say “hello” - YOU rock.  Thanks for making my afternoon!!

xx, L

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Va-Hi Summerfest

06/03/2010 in Festivals, Highlands, What we're Doing, What we're Listening To by Lindsay | 4 comments

In the mood for another fun Atlanta festival this weekend? 

If so, you should definitely head on over to the Virginia Highlands for their annual Summerfest!

i heart this festival.

I’ll be there on Saturday…  (As if you needed another reason to go.)

come find me!

Here’s the Q+DD on Va-Hi’s Summerfest:

When:  Saturday, June 5, 2010 (10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) + Sunday, June 6, 2010 (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 pm.)

Where:  Virgina Avenue b/t North Highland Avenue + Park Drive

Admission:  FREE!  (Donations to the Virginia Highlands Civic Association are appreciated.)

Weather:  Predicted to be a bit cloudy, which is amazing for this event b/c it’s always super hot since Virginia Ave. slopes downward and doesn’t get much of a breeze…

Artist Market:  More than 200 artists!  Media includes: painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, textiles/ fiber arts, photography and graphics.

Additional Information:  http://www.vahi.org/summerfest.html

BIG NEWS!  My favorite Texas singer songwriter, Bob Schneider, is performing on the Main Stage at Summerfest @ 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.  You do NOT want to miss him! 

bob!

Here’s the rest of the music lineup…

SATURDAY
12:00 p.m. – Swamp Funk Quartet
1:30 p.m. – Lindsay Rakers Band
3:00 p.m. – Ryan Horne
4:30 p.m. – BOB SCHNEIDER!
6:30 p.m. – Tonic

SUNDAY
12:30 p.m. – Nic Cowan
1:30 p.m. – Crane
3:00 p.m. – Michael Tolcher
4:30 p.m. – Mike Doughty

See you there!! :)

xx, L

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Oh, Go Jump In the Lake…

05/06/2010 in Festivals, Gifts, Vendors!, Where we're Shopping by Lindsay | No comments

I share a condo in Midtown with my roomie + landlord, Paige, and we’re actually approaching our four year anniversary of living together.

happy almost anniv., p!

In ‘06, I moved my stuff into Paige’s fully furnished + decorated home.  Not a bad deal for me at all – I only had my bedroom and bathroom to handle.  We have very different personal style regarding home furnishings, but it’s never bothered me.  However, one day, I definitely look forward to decorating a condo or house of my own, and when I do, I hope that this vendor I found at the Inman Park Festival is still going strong.  (Yikes, there were a lot of commas in that sentence…)

Of the hundreds of vendors at the Inman Park Festival this year, Go Jump In The Lake was my favorite.  Their rustic, cedar signs can be custom made or you can browse their online selection here:  http://www.mapledriveworkshop.com/

slick liked them, too...

Love!  The signs are perfect for a lake, mountain or beach house, an urban cottage or a rustic patio.  (Also, they’d make a fun housewarming gift!)  Sadly, I have no free space or actual need for any of their adorable signs at the moment, but I’m definitely stocking GJITL away in my trusty mental filing cabinet for when I do!

So cute!  :)

xx, L

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Leavin’ On A Jet Plane…

04/27/2010 in Festivals, Vacation, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 3 comments

…although I sure hope my trip turns out a lot better than John Denver’s did.

sad.

I am on my way to Puerto Rico for the week + weekend!  :)

viva puerto rico!

We’re actually staying @ the hotel where the pina colada was born!  How convenient…

pretty sure these are calorie-free when consumed in their birthplace. must have read that somewhere…

I’ll be away from the computer over the week + weekend, because the Internet connection is not great in the sand. 

puerto rico

I’m positive that Lauren will keep you all incredibly entertained.  However, if I may, I’d like to leave you with a little something to ponder until my return...  A vendor at the Inman Park Festival this weekend was selling THIS dress:

yeah, that's right

Awesome or absurd?  I mean…I’m kind of at a loss for words for once.  I am DYING to know if anyone bought it! 

Also, Slick + I spotted THIS while walking around Inman:  

parenting FAIL

Amazing!  I love Atlanta…

See you on the flip side! 

xx, L

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I Heart the Inman Park Festival.

04/22/2010 in Festivals, Inman Park, What we're Doing by Lindsay | 12 comments

One of my favorite neighborhoods in Atlanta is hosting their annual festival this weekend: the 2010 Inman Park Festival + Tour of Homes. 

I really do love this festival.  (Then, why don’t you marry it?)  Here’s me last year trying to convince Christine that she should buy me some ridiculous wire tiara.  She didn’t…

"but i want a golden goose NOW!"

Whatever, I got over it eventually…  Anyway, here’s the Q+DD on the Inman Park Festival:

During the last full weekend in April each year, Inman Park presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta’s most spirited and eclectic.  The 39th Annual Inman Park Spring Festival and Tour of Homes takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 24 – 25, 2010. 

Directions to Inman Park: http://www.inmanpark.org/direct.html

Top Five Reasons* Why You Have to Join Me @ the Festival:

5-  Unlike the Dogwood Festival, you can actually afford stuff at the massive Inman Park street market without having to empty your savings account.  Vendors sell everything from antique furniture to unique handcrafted wares.

4-  FESTIVAL FOOD!  Let’s hear it for turkey legs + cotton candy!  (You will be walking around all day - so leave your calorie-counting self @ home, because you’ll just burn off whatever you eat there.  Fact.)  Also, there’s live music and dance performances going on throughout the weekend.

3-   There’s a parade!  It’s led by the Inman Park Butterfly, and followed by floats, bands, art cars, politicians, drill teams, Kelly’s Seed and Feed Marching Abominable Band, clowns, jugglers, etc. – you get the idea.  The parade ends with the appearance of the Inman Park Trash Monarch, perched atop the throne-a street sweeper.

2-  The Festival centerpiece, the Tour of Homes, features incredible turn-of-the-century Victorian Painted Ladies and Craftsman bungalows, as well as original contemporary designs and loft conversions.

Get Tour of Homes Tickets: http://bit.ly/bVTZEo

1-  I mean…I’ll be there.  HELLO!

*Not part of the Top Five, but still noteworthy:  Michelob Ultra is an Inman Park Festival sponsor.  This means that you can day-drink to your heart’s delight and then run a marathon – just like Lance Armstrong.

i believe everything advertisers feed me

See you @ Inman!  :)

xx, L

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Steps to achieve a PERFECT Atlanta Saturday:

04/18/2010 in Festivals, PSAs by Lauren | No comments

1.    Kickboxing at Atlanta Kick

(there’s just nothing like kicking a bag in the morning)

2.    Lunch at Zoe’s Kitchen

(with Amy and La one last time before ZOEY!)

back in the day :)

3.    QUICK shopping trip at Festivity

(I may or may not have walked out in a brand new dress and my old dress in a shopping bag)

4.    Dogwood Festival

(with the Shaps! It was crowded, but fun to see so many people out there enjoying the sunshine!)

5.    Sweetwater 420 Festival

(Seen at 420: fab music, fun friends, lots of artsy-fartsy wares (including a new collar for Olive by Hollywoof), an engagement, and an ACTUAL dance-off!)

6.    Treehouse

(So Olive could show off her new gear and HELLO, Cowboy Cobb!)

7.    Movie on the couch

(Where are the Wild Things? On my TV, yo.)

Fin.

P.S. Special thanks to the INCREDIBLE weather we enjoyed today.
P.P.S. You still have another day to check out the aforementioned Fests.  I recommend both, however, if I had to choose just one, I’d go with 420 Fest. Personal preference.
P.P.P.S. I love you, Atlanta.

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Atlanta FESTIVALS!

04/15/2010 in Events!, Festivals, What we're Listening To by Lauren | 3 comments

I’m so excited about the Sweetwater 420 Fest in Candler Park and the Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park this weekend!  

Here’s the Q+DD on SW420F: This 6 year old event is basically a two-day music and arts festival held to better the Candler Park Community by “inspiring positive change and through ongoing community outreach.”  Admission is free, and you can purchase a wristband for a mere $5 to sample some brewskis.

There’s an awesome band lineup (click here to see.) Seth says (SETH SAYS!) his FAVORITE bands are playing Sunday afternoon and the word on the street is the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is not to be missed.

Thanks, E!

Additionally, lots of local artists, a 5K (click here), and an opportunity to get in touch with local, regional, and national non-profits as well and find out how you can take earth friendly practices back to your community and homes.  FAB!

And the Q+DD on the 74th Annual Dogwood Festival:

One of Atlanta’s oldest festivals and in my beloved Piedmont Park! Not only will there be awesome music and food, but Dogwood is one of the biggest and most diverse juried arts festivals in the country! All kinds of artsy-craftsy types and independent genius artists will be in attendance…more than 250 of them! SO excited.
Hit up Dogwood tomorrow from noon until 9pm, Saturday 10am – 9pm, and Sunday 10am – 5pm.

There’s few things I love more than shopping for tchochkies (and priceless works of art!) day drinking, live entertainment, and Atlanta’s AMAZING parks!

Oh yes, my friends.  It is FESTIVAL SEASON. Next weekend:  INMAN PARK FEST!

See you in the park(s)!

Sorry, Olive. No pups allowed!

xx, L

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BACONFEST

03/06/2010 in Events!, Festivals, Highlands, What we're Doing, Where we're Eating by Lindsay | 3 comments

Yeah, you heard right…  I’m talking about the other white meat.  A whole lot of it, too.

peace out, wilbur

DAD’S GARAGE THEATRE PRESENTS
THE 10TH ANNUAL BACONFEST
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010
 
The Annual Fundraiser Features Local Bands: Futureshock, Mike LaSage and the Stumbling Troubadours, The Jaguars, Nine Inch Neils, Baron Saturday of Judi Chicago DJ Set, and Performances by Dad’s Garage House Bands, The Fingering Brothers and Bases Loaded
 
Tickets On Sale Now + All Proceeds to Benefit Dad’s Garage Theatre Company


 
THE Q+DD ON BACONFEST: 
The 10th Annual Dad’s Garage BaconFest, a one-day event featuring live music, improv, games, beer, bacon and more, will be held on Saturday, March 27 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Dad’s Garage Theatre Company in Inman Park.  A neighborhood tradition, each year BaconFest raises funds for the treasured mid-sized theatre that is devoted to elevating awareness about the arts in Atlanta.
 
Founded by Dad’s Garage co-founder George Faughnan in 1995, the meat-centric festival has grown to cult-like status, attracting a diverse and devoted legion of Atlantans each year.  Building its following off a simple foundation of combining bacon, beer and bands, the festival also includes nonstop games.  Past favorites include; Hunt an Improvisor, Guitar Hero Challenge, fortunetelling, X-rated face painting, and a malt liquor taste test challenge.  Live music performances at this year’s event include local artists: Futureshock, Mike LaSage and the Stumbling Troubadours, The Jaguars, Nine Inch Neils, and a special DJ set by Judi Chicago’s Baron Saturday.  Dad’s Garage’s house bands The Fingering Brothers and Bases Loaded will also make appearances.
 
In addition to the fun and games at BaconFest, festival goers can bid on an array of silent auction items donated by local businesses.  This year’s silent auction will feature items donated by Dad’s Garage, Alternative Apparel, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Only You Tattoo, Third Half Studios, and many more.
 
Tickets for the 10th Annual Dad’s Garage Baconfest are sale now and are available from $15 to $45.  Dad’s Garage will offer three ticket level categories: General Admission, Mid-Level and VIP.  Mid-Level and VIP tickets will be available in limited quantities at $35 and $45, respectively.  The VIP ticket will include a special improv performance following BaconFest at 5:00 p.m.  Advanced tickets can be purchased online at the Dad’s Garage Ticket Office or at the gate the day of the event.

Visit www.dadsgarage.com for additional information, updates and directions. 


ABOUT DAD’S GARAGE THEATRE:
Founded in 1995, Dad’s Garage Theatre Company has grown from a small volunteer led organization to a thriving mid-size theatre led by professional artistic and administrative staff that includes over 300 volunteers and performers.  We now entertain more than 30,000 people each year at our two-theatre facility in Inman Park, public events across the state, and at improv festivals across the continent.  In addition to outrageous original productions, Dad’s Garage produces improv shows 52 weeks per year, educates young improvisers in a year-round high school outreach program, and facilitates on-site classes and workshops for the general public.  Dad’s Garage is committed to elevating the awareness of the arts in the Atlanta community through the production of original theatrical works, education and the creative outlets found through improvisation.

BACK TO ME…
My good buddy, Goldie, makes his famous BACON EXPLOSION on the most special of occasions.  Ironically, Goldie + I are friends from Jewish sleep-away camp…

goldie + me

Although I hear about it all the time (does it reeeeeeeally exist?), I’ve not yet had the supreme honor of feasting on this artery-clogging beast. 

Goldie's BACON EXPLOSION!!

not kosher

However, I am positive that BaconFest 2010 will be an absolutely excellent substitute! 

Gosh, I’m the world’s worst Jewish girl…  :)

xx, L

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FAT BBQ

02/19/2010 in Festivals, Midtown, What we're Listening To, What we're Watching, Where we're Eating by Lindsay | 2 comments

Slick got some good news over the weekend and a celebratory dinner was in order.  If I’d received news worthy of celebrating, I would make a b-line for Bacchanalia faster than you can say “American Kobe Short Ribs.”  However, Slick’s favorite food is BBQ – so we decided that Fat Matt’s Rib Shack would be a perfect spot to grub-it-up in his honor.

perfect-o

First, we went to Tara Cinema to see Crazy Heart.  We both thought the movie was amazing, and we’ve been listening to the incredible soundtrack + Ryan Bingham downloads almost non-stop since we saw it.  It’s sort of like The Wrestler, but about country music and with The Dude.  Awesome.  We really liked the movie’s message, too.  Everyone, please see it soon!

"it's funny how fallin' feels like flyin'...for a little while"

Back to BBQ:  Fat Matt’s is my personal favorite place to get BBQ in Atlanta.  It’s a relatively small restaurant with lots of character.  In fact, Fat Matt’s was mentioned in the movie, Up in the Air, as the main character’s favorite place to get BBQ because it happens to be the director, Jason Reitman’s, favorite BBQ joint.  In return, the restaurant gave Jason a V.I.P. card entitling him to a lifetime of free ribs!  So freaking cool. 

Moving on…

Fat Matt's

We get to the restaurant and grab some beers while we wait for another couple to meet us.  And who do we see chowing down on Fat Matt’s famous ribs??  None other than Serpas executive chef, Scott Serpas! 

Scott Serpas, Serpas True Food

(Who vaguely resembles my favorite Modern Family character, Cameron…  Love him!)

CAMERON!!

Obviously, we were in excellent company.  Our friends arrived shortly thereafter and we ordered. 

Fat Menu

Three of us selected the tasty pulled pork sandwiches on white buns – and Slick got the ribs.

Fat Kitchen

My pulled pork was predictably delicious, but I’d never had anything else at Fat Matt’s to compare it to.  Slick let me try one of his ribs – and it was heavenly.  I’m adverse to fat on BBQ, I’d almost rather it be tasteless than bite into fat on meat – the texture weirds me out.  Thankfully, I had no reservations about Fat Matt’s ribs, which were both pretty lean and flavorful.

Fat Ribs

Fat (but not fatty) Ribs

We inhaled our BBQ and washed it down with some Sweetwater beer, all while enjoying the live blues band.  Don’t forget to tip them!

Fat Music

Fat Music

It was a perfect celebratory dinner for Slick!  (He was in hog heaven… Get it?  Get it??)  And today, Slick has another reason to celebrate…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 

Jeff + Slick

More BBQ is on tap for tonight + Oysterfest @ Steamhouse Lounge tomorrow! 
Get your Oysterfest tickets here: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Venues/500.aspx

Fat Party

xx, L

Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
1811 Piedmont Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA  30324
404.607.1622
www.fatmattsribshack.com

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5 Reasons Saturday Was Awesome:

11/23/2009 in Festivals, What we're Doing, Where we're Eating, Where we're Shopping by Lauren | 4 comments

1.  Brunch with Maura.  I started out at Apres Diem for brunch with adorable, happy little Maura. If someone can think of a better way to kick off a Saturday, I wish they would tell me. I have never spent any time with her when I didn’t leave in a fabulous mood and Saturday was no exception.  Fact. Plus, Apres was doing a lively brunch business!

2. SHOPPING.  After I left Maura, I was in such a good mood that I proceeded to SPEND. ALL. MY. MONEY.  If you are looking for my benjamins, you can find them at the following places: Mitzi and Romano, Paper Source, Barney’s Co-Op and, of course, Nordy’s.

Mitzi + Romano in the Highlands

Mitzi + Romano in the Highlands

3. Super Amazing Chili Cookoff. I found FoodieBuddha (crying in his cocktail over Michigan’s loss…) and we made our way to the Atlanta Brewing Company for the 3rd Annual Liberty Park Chili Society Cookoff hosted by Jimmy who writes the blog Eat It Atlanta.

(Sidebar: Y’all.  I have blog friends now.  !!!!.)

The scene at Atlanta Brewing Company

The scene at Atlanta Brewing Company

It. Was. Awesome. There were a GRILLION different kinds of chili.  Traditional chilis, creative chilis, superspicy chilis, chocolate-based (mole) chiles, chilis with all kinds of fabulous toppings (hello, pimento cheese on chili!) chilis with various proteins: beef, chicken, turkey, venison, bison, bean (vegetarian)….I mean…I was on chili overload.  CIMG1025The best part for me, though, was the shameless lobbying that each charismatic chili chef was doing for their own chili.  Loved it. I think it was safe to say that equal parts moxie and chili were served that evening.  The Buddha felt like personality weighed heavily on the way he would cast his vote and I had to agree.  Eventually all votes were cast…

brilliant.

brilliant. I straight up stole this picture from Eat It, Atlanta.

And tallied…

(counting ballots)

(counting ballots)

The ultimate winner was, as I predicted, Cowboy Hat Chili. Dude had on a cowboy hat and reminded voters of his moniker as he doled out ladlefuls.  Sage advice from the musical Gypsy, “you gotta get a gimmick if you want to get ahead…”

"Don't forget Cowboy Hat, y'hear?"

"Don't forget Cowboy Hat, y'hear?"

Jimmy + friends raised a chunk of change for Project Open Hand and everyone seemed to have a blast…I know we did!

My new chili friends. Hi!

My new chili friends. Hi!

4. Post-Chili Beverages. The Buddha and I decided to wash down our chili with a few drinks at the Bookhouse on Ponce.  CIMG1064Y’all: I adore this bar. It’s low key and cozy and funky and just a perfect little place to hang out.  We were, of course, NOT eating, but the menu looked pretty darn good.  Gastro-pubby.  You know.

I ordered a flight of delicious beer, mostly selections from the specials menu:CIMG1079

hand-crafted beer thingy

hand-crafted beer thingy

and FB got a super-manly Cape Cod:

The umbrella was a nice touch, thanks!

Our adorable server. The umbrella was a nice touch, thanks!

Fab fab fab.  Thanks for taking me, FoodieBuddha! Even though you make me take pictures by myself, you’re a riot and you show me great places, so I forgive you.

The BookHouse Pub
(404) 254-1176
Ponce de Leon Place
Atlanta, GA 30306
www.thebookhousepub.com

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5. Face-time with 4 Gorgeous Faces. Bonus!  On my way home, I popped over to Eclipse di Luna to say a quick hello to these lovely ladies…

My friends are cu-u-u-u-ute!

My friends are cu-u-u-u-ute!

…before they danced the night away at the newly-opened Gold Room on Piedmont.

It was a fabulous little Saturday…have I mentioned I love this city?

xx, L

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ChompED + StompED

11/08/2009 in Cabbagetown, Events!, Festivals, What we're Doing, Where we're Eating by Lindsay | 6 comments

Cabbagetown’s Annual Chomp + Stomp Chili Cook-Off + Festival was a blast yesterday!  Probably my favorite festival of the year, in fact.  It was so simple, too. 

All we needed was a Gorgeous Day +

+ Chili Spoons

+ Chili Spoons

+ Cups for Beer

+ Cups for Beer

Sweetwater

+ Sweetwater

Music

+ Some Tunes

+ Vendor Tents

+ Lots of Hungry Folks

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+ Friends in Vendor Tents

+ Interesting Chili

+ Interesting Chili

+ Incredible Chili

+ Incredible Chili

+ Scary Chili

+ Scary Chili

+ Papal Chili

+ Papal Chili?

+ Shirts to Ruin

+ Shirts to Ruin

+ Good Friends

+ Good Friends

+ Nearby Roof

+ Nearby Roof to Climb

= Chomp Stopm 2009

= Chomp + Stomp 2009

What a fun day!  (If you missed it, I strongly recommend going next year! )

P.S. Just love Cabbagetown! :)

xx, L

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Chili for a Cause

11/05/2009 in Cabbagetown, Festivals, Where we're Eating by Lauren | 9 comments

It’s here! Cabbagetown’s annual Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook Off + Festival is this Saturday, November 7th. Created to celebrate both the heritage and local flavor the neighborhood as well as benefit Cabbagetown Park, Chomp and Stomp was voted by Creative Loafing as the “Best Annual Event” in 2008.cabbagetownThis legendary event is the perfect combination of a few of my favorite things: crisp fall weather, live music, chili, beer, and one of Atlanta’s most beloved funky little neighborhoods.

The chili cook off will be judged by some local celeb chefs – Kevin Rathbun (of Rathbun’s and Kevin Rathbun Steak), Shaun Doty (of Shaun’s Edgewood Social Club) and Kevin Gillespie (of Woodfire Grill who is incidentally also kicking some tail on this season’s Top Chef.)

Kevin Gillespie

Kevin Gillespie

There will be a separate contest for restaurant competitors (Fox Brothers won last year) and individual/group competitors. There is even a category for vegetarian chili! (Last year’s winner? Nathan Minor with “Nate’s Unholy Frijoles.” That is a winner for me based on the name alone.)

sweetwaterThere will also be SweetWater on tap, an art market, and live music which will pay homage to Cabbagetown’s history of “old time mountain music.” The “Park Stage” will feature traditional bluegrass and string band music and the “Conroy Amphitheatre” will be devoted to more general American music while “mixing in some blues, folk, alt-country and a little bit of rock n’ roll.”

BONUS: At 8am the 4th annual “Romp and Stomp” 5K race will take place. romp-posterBeginning at the Milltown Arts Tavern (located at 180 Carroll Street), all runners will get free admission to the festival and all proceeds go to support the Cabbagetown Park.

All of this for a mere $5 ticket (all-you-can-eat chili is $25) Can’t beat it.

The festival starts runs from 10AM-6PM and is located at Cabbagetown Park, Tye Street and Kirkwood Avenue. Go to the Chomp and Stomp website (which is VERY cool, by the way) for more information.chompandstomp

If for whatever reason you can’t make it this weekend, why don’t you try my very own Turkey Chili recipe?

Regardless of my usually sub-par culinary abilities, I make a pretty mean turkey chili, believe it or not.

Now it’s not winning any contests, but it is fairly healthy and I think it’s delicious. Oh, and easy. Can’t forget easy.

To make LK’s Not-So-Famous (but still delicious) Turkey Chili you’ll need the following:
1lb ground turkey (I go with 98% fat free)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can Rotel
1 can red kidney beans
1 can white corn (the little squatty can)
1 packet of chili seasoning. I usually use McCormick, but last night I used Kroger brand and it was a-ok.
1 yellow onion (diced)
1 red pepper (diced)
1 green pepper (diced)
1-2 jalapeños (seeded and diced) A word to the wise: its smart if you use some rubber gloves when handling jalapeños. Especially if you are wearing contacts that need to be removed later…
Minced garlic
1 beer (or 2 or 3.  Whatever.  I’m not here to judge.)

Ok here’s whatcha do:

1. Open your beer and drink it as you prepare to cook
2. Brown the turkey meat with some minced garlic and the veggies (please do not ask me how much minced garlic. I simply employ the “dump” method.)
3. Stir in the seasoning packet
4. Dump the rest of the ingredients in (including a few pours of your beer. Feel free to open a new one.)
5. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 10 minutes
6. You can serve immediately, but it’s better the next day
7. If I am feeling fancy I will garnish it with some cheddar cheese and sliced scallions

Voila!

Voila!

xx, L

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