Ni Hao, Y'All! Join Natalie and Margaret for a fun, relaxing and oh, so tasty, evening out to celebrate the Year of the Canine at their 8th Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Tasting Dinner, Year of the Earth Pig! New Year Traditions, New Friends, Good Food! Recover and rejuvenate from holiday shopping and bling frenzy. Take a break from the cold weather with warm ... Continue Reading
Natalie and Southern Weekends TV: Taste of the World on Buford Highway!
Buford Highway is hoppin’ from a food and community revival! Running approximately between N. Druid Hills and Jimmy Carter Blvd, this stretch of Buford Highway is one of the most unique. It’s a vibrant example of how diverse ethnic communities have co-existed, evolved—and are now prospering—side by side. I had the fun fortune of hosting the Southern Weekends crew for a ... Continue Reading
Food For Thought: MSG and Chinese Restaurant Food Syndrome
Next to ginger and soy sauce, MSG is probably the most common "spice" associated with Chinese restaurants, especially popular Chinese takeout food. While some people may be allergic and others experience distinct negative physical reactions (like Dad), there are some who don't seem to be affected by MSG (or don't know they are). Companies that use it claim that there is "no ... Continue Reading
Wilderness Camping & Campfire Cooking!
Wilderness camping in Alaska! We got dropped off by the Alaska State Railroad in the middle of nowhere. All I see is a mile marker 238.6, which I nervously typed in my last text home, in case of a "missing hikers" bulletin). No worries, our friend knew where he was. See the ridge lines and moose droppings? On this backpacking and camping trip, the hiking poles--and our ... Continue Reading
Tickets: Oct 26 Craft Beer & Asian Food: Dim Sum Night! – Chinese Southern Belle
https://chinesesouthernbelle.com/event/craft-beer-asian-food-dim-sum-night/ ... Continue Reading