Friday, April 13, 2012

DIY BRUNCH: THE LADY'S BRUNCH BURGER


PHOTO AND RECIPE COURTESY: FOOD NETWORK

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK: 15 MINUTES
SERVINGS: 3

INGREDIENTS
§  1 1/2 pounds ground beef
§  3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
§  2 tablespoons grated onion
§  House Seasoning, recipe follows
§  2 tablespoons butter
§  3 eggs
§  6 slices bacon, cooked
§  3 hamburger buns
§  3 English muffins
§  6 glazed donuts

DIRECTIONS
Mix the ground beef, chopped parsley and grated onion together in a large mixing bowl. Season liberally, with House Seasoning. Form 3 hamburger patties.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add the burgers and cook until desired temperature, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Fry bacon in a hot pan until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
While burgers are cooking, heat a non-stick pan, over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter. Crack 3 eggs into the pan. Cook until the yolks are just set and still slightly runny and remove.
Place burger patties on glazed donuts as the buns, then top each burger with 2 pieces of bacon and a fried egg.

HOUSE SEASONING
§  1 cup salt
§  1/4 cup black pepper
§  1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.



Thursday, April 5, 2012

2012 EASTER BRUNCH: 8 FAB ATLANTA OUTINGS!

Easter Brunch is one of the most fabulous brunches of the year. Restaurants across metro Atlanta parade Easter enticements for weeks, in hopes of maxing out their capacity from the anticipated Easter mob. Fashionable church goers and bedside Baptist suit up in their Sunday best; complete with bows, frills, and boutonnieres to boot! Traveling far and wide to partake in the best brunch Atlanta has to offer. So in the spirit of all things holy or hollandaise, check out my 8 brunch picks serving the most fab dishes and delights this Easter Sunday. Are you ready? Baskets Loaded. Tables Reserved. Mimosas Chilled. Let’s Brunch Bunnies!

103 WEST - BUCKHEAD
Serving fabulous fare with live entertainment for the whole family, including face painting and Easter Bunny photos!


RITZ CARLTON - BUCKHEAD
Carlton is putting on the Ritz for Easter Brunch! Magicians, Petting Zoo and Easter Bunny oh my! Don't forget to join in for the Easter egg hunt. 10:30am to 5:30pm.


MELTING POT - MIDTOWN
Wanna rendezvous with fondue? When the clock strikes 12, The Melting Pot will be opening with the Easter Bunny for a 3 course experience, that will simply melt in your mouth! Portion of proceeds will be donated to Children Healthcare of Atlanta. Adults $29. Children under 12 - $17. 


TWO URBAN LICKS - VIRGINIA HIGHLAND
Two hunts at Two! 11am and 1pm Easter egg hunt. Afterwards, partake in a delicious brunch from 10am to 3pm. 


THE SHED - GLENWOOD PARK
Bottoms Up! Go bottomless for Easter with Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Brunch buffet 10am to 3pm. Adults $25. Children under 10 - $10. If you miss brunch (like who does that?) Get 3 courses of comfort for $20 at... dare I say it? -> Dinner!


BRIZA - MIDTOWN
Lights, Camera, Brunch! Briza will be introducing their NEW brunch menu (Elvis pancakes, anyone?) plus receive a complimentary family photo upstairs at Rooftop 866. Smile :-) 11am to 2pm.


THE PECAN - COLLEGE PARK
Hop over to historic downtown College Park and savor the elegance of The Pecan, with pecan chicken, shrimp and grits and an assortment of other Easter delights! 11am to 3pm.


4TH AND SWIFT - MIDTOWN
Exclusivity.... and brunch has its privileges. Enjoy a specially designed Easter brunch menu by Chef Jay Swift for one day only! Mmmm... what's cookin'? $35 per person. 11am to 2:30pm. 

Now all you need to add is reservations, and you will have one delicious Easter Brunch. I highly recommend not leaving home without brunch reservations, because nothing is worst than an hour wait in heels! On behalf of the WW4B team, being yours truly, I would like to wish you and your family a blessed Easter and an even more fabulous bunny brunch!  

Sunday, March 4, 2012

MY SUNDAY BRUNCH - CANOE RESTAURANT

TODAY WW4B WILL BE BRUNCHING AT CANOE RESTAURANT
LOCATED ALONG THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER IN THE VININGS.