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Congratulations to Terry Burks, she's the Winner of the tickets to Taste of Atlanta.
Thanks everyone for your response and support of KeithKNOWS, abundantly appreciated.
KeithKNOWS.net, a proud promotional partner of Taste of Atlanta for over 8 years. Atlanta’s fantastic food festival for a good cause.
General Admission: $25($35 at the event) VIP(limited availability): $75(advance) $85(at the event) note: Advance Price is valid May 1 - Oct 5 at midnight
The first 300 VIP ticket holders each day receive a Taste of Atlanta gift bag filled with special goodies. http://tasteofatlanta.com/tickets.php
List of participating restaurants: http://tasteofatlanta.com/restaurants.php
5 Napkin Burger , 5 Seasons Westside , Another Broken Egg , The Atlanta Grill , Baraonda Sunday Only, Barcelona Wine Bar Saturday Only | VIP Experience, The Barrelhouse Saturday Only, Bhojanic , The Big Ketch , BrickTop's , Briza Sunday Only | VIP Experience, Buffalo's Cafe Sunday Only, C &S Seafood and Oyster Bar Saturday Only, Cafe Intermezzo , Coast Seafood and Raw Bar Saturday Only, Crawfish Shack Seafood , D.B.A. Barbecue . Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse , Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand Saturday Only, Desta Sunday Only, Divan , Double Zero , Eleven at Loews Atlanta Hotel Saturday Only, FIGO Sunday Only, Frank Ski's Restaurant and Lounge VIP Experience, The General Muir , Genki Noodles and Sushi Saturday OnlyGilbert's Cafe &Bar , Googie Burger , Gordon Biersch , The Graveyard Tavern Saturday Only, Harry &Son's Sunday Only, High Road Craft Ice Cream , Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern , Iberian Pig , Inc. Street Food Saturday Only, JCT. Kitchen &Bar , Jim n' Nick's BBQ , Johnny Rockets Saturday Only, Kaleidoscope Bistro and Pub , L'Thai Organic , Legal Sea Foods , Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Sunday Only, Little Alley Steak Saturday Only, Local Three , Max Lager's , Mediterranean Grill , Meehan's Public House , Metrotainment Bakery , The Melting Pot , Mi Cocina , Milton's Cuisine and Cocktails , Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream , No. 246 , Noche Saturday Only, Ocean Prime Sunday Only | VIP Experience, The Optimist , Park 75 Restaurant Sunday Only | VIP Experience, Paschal's , Ray's Killer Creek , Ri Ra Irish Pub Saturday Only, Rosebud / The Family Dog Sunday Only | VIP Experience, Salt Factory Pub Saturday Only, Seed Kitchen &Bar , The Shed at Glenwood , Sprig VIP Experience, Sublime Doughnuts Sunday Only, Sufi's Atlanta , Sugar Shack , Sugo , SunO , Surin of Thailand Sunday Only, Taco Mac Takorea , Tantra , Tin Drum , Tin Lizzy's Cantina , Umma Food Inc. , Waffle House , West Egg Cafe , White Oak Kitchen &Cocktails , Woody's Famous Philadelphia Cheesesteaks
Join us for Taste of Atlanta, the city’s premier Food+Wine+Beer+Cocktail festival on Saturday, October 6 & Sunday, October 7, 2012. With more than 80 restaurants, get ready to taste your way around the festival. Where else can you taste amazing food from around the city and around the world all in one place? From house-cured bbq bacon to tea-smoked duck to meatball sliders, there will be plenty of amazing bites to fill your plate.
Hungry to learn? Feast on Taste of Atlanta’s fantastic programming in five different live demo areas.
- Inside the Food Studio sessions – your favorite chefs tell all!
- Cooking competitions on the Main Stage
- Grilling 101 with Grill Dome
- Hands-on classes in The Kitchen Workshop (VIP ticket holders only)
We don’t want you to miss this once-a-year foodie extravaganza.
*Must be 21 or older to purchase VIP tickets
“Feel the Warmth” FireSide Dining!
10 Degrees South, 4183 Roswell Rd NE(Interlochen Dr) Atlanta www.10degreessouth.com 404-705-8870 10 Degrees South is the only restaurant of it's kind in the USA, specializing in South African cuisine. South African cuisine is a fusion of French, Portuguese, Dutch, German & Malaysian cuisines with strong Mediterranean influences. The restaurant was founded in 1998 in a small bungalow in Buckhead Atlanta. Six years later, inspiration was taken from the sophisticated & modern hotels of Cape Town to transform 10 Degrees South. 10 Degrees South offers the passion for life which means the love of friends, family, food & drink! Agave, 242 Boulevard SE(Cabbagetown) Atlanta (404) 588-0006 www.agaverestaurant.com Seasons 52, 90 W. Perimeter Ctr. (Ashford Dunwoody Rd.)Atlanta www.seasons52.com 770-671-0052 Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance.
Barnsley Gardens Resort's epicurean delights know no limits. Savor an impeccably prepared steak at The Woodlands Grill, amidst the ambience of an English hunting lodge. Share an ice cold beer with friends at our Beer Garden. Whether it is a gourmet breakfast or a to-go picnic lunch, guests can take to their favorite spot in the gardens, meals are always memorable at Barnsley Gardens Resort. It's cold outside. Why not have dinner by your own fireplace? Our fireside dining experience is romantic dining at its finest. Enjoy a private four course dinner for two served by your own private butler in your suite or cottage. 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd. Adairsville, Georgia 30103 (877) 773-2447 http://www.barnsleyresort.com/stay/dining/dining.asp
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10 Healthiest Desserts
Sweetness is my Weakness
Parting with dessert is such sweet sorrow, "Anything can be part of a healthy diet when eaten in moderation." So, from low-cal options to portion-controlled indulgences…here’s 10 ways to safely satisfy your sweet tooth:
1.*Homemade chocolate pudding with low- or non-fat milk
2.*Meringues -- they're fat-free and low-cal, so having a few is ok.
3.*Biscotti (oblong, thick, brittle cookies designed to be dipped in coffee, cocoa, or wine)
4,*Your favorite ice cream in a 1/2 cup portion-control bowl.
5.*Fruit Sorbet
6.*Homemade ice cream sandwiches (graham crackers and reduced-fat ice cream)
7.*Fruit fondue, with dark chocolate
8.*Brownies or cookies cut in 1in. x 1in. portions
9.*Baked fruit
10.*Pre-portioned mini peanut butter cups (Trader Joe's)
*Recipe resources: Cooking Light(www.cookinglight.com) , Eating Well(www.EatingWell.com), Nubella(www.Nubella.com) Vegetarian Times(www.vegetariantimes.com) Health(www.Health.com)
Remember that the first few bites of any dessert are always the most enjoyable, so if you find yourself faced with a tempting plate, savor a taste and then share with friends. Bon Appetit!
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Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Hosts Free Tax Assistance and Preparation
Date: NOW thru - Tue, April 17th 2012
For over 18 years, the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, in collaboration with volunteers from the IRS-VITA and the AARP Foundation, is hosting free tax aide program, providing assistance and e-filing of both federal and state returns for people making up to $49,000 per year and senior citizens.
Tax assistance available at the following locations: Adams Park, Buckhead, Central, College Park, East Point, Kirkwood, Northeast/Spruill Oaks, Roswell, Sandy Springs, South Fulton, Southwest and Washington Park.
Link for locations, dates, times, contact info, etc:
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In 2011 the tax aide program helped nearly 3,000 patrons.
This free service is being offered at the following locations in your area from NOW through April 17. Please see the attached schedule for locations, dates and times. The information call also be found at www.afpls.org
1 Give your car a break. The carbon emissions from each gallon of
gasoline combine with oxygen to create 20 pounds of carbon dioxide.
Walk, ride a bike, push a skateboard or use public transportation
whenever you can. Here are a dozen organizations and ideas that can help
you get out of your car in Atlanta.
2 If you must drive, maintain your car and change your driving habits.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, changing air filters
regularly can improve gas mileage by up to 10 percent, tune-ups can
boost gas mileage by 4 percent, properly inflated tires can give 3
percent, and using the right motor oil can make a 1 percent to 2 percent
difference. Driving less aggressively and keeping your highway speed
under 60 can reduce your gasoline costs by a up to a third.
3 Cuddle up (or get naked). About 60 percent of the average home's
energy bill goes toward heat and air conditioning. In winter, set the
thermostat to 65 and grab a blanket, a sweater or a warm body. In summer
set it at 75 – and strip down if necessary.
Go a step further by sealing leaky windows, doors, attics and chimneys.
Instead of using the energy to heat outside your place, start
insulating. Go to Energy Star for a free do-it-yourself guide.
4 Take a cold shower. Hot water is one of the home's top energy hogs. If
you've gotta have the heat, you can use less hot water by screwing in a
low-flow showerhead.
You can pretty easily check your water pressure: Put a two-quart pot in
the tub in front of the shower and turn the shower on full-blast; see
how long it takes to fill the pot. If it takes fewer than 12 seconds,
then you're using more water than you need. Most hardware stores carry
low-flow showerheads that mix air into the water stream, which maintains
pressure but reduces the flow. They cost as little as six bucks, are
easy to install and can cut your water use by as much as half. For
ultimate efficiency, buy one with a shut-off valve. You won't have to
readjust the temperature if you shut off the water between rinses. There
are similar gadgets for your bathroom and kitchen faucets.
Check out the EPA's WaterSense program, for more information on saving water.
5 Switch to compact fluorescent lightbulbs. They use about a quarter the
energy of conventional bulbs and have about eight times the lifespan.
Your local hardware store carries them for about $12 a six-pack, which
might sound expensive, but, when energy and replacement costs are taken
into account, you'll save about $30 over the life of each bulb,
according to the EPA. Because they can contain mercury, it's important
to dispose of fluorescent bulbs carefully.
6 Turn off electronic devices. TVs, stereos and computers are more
powerful than ever; they use a surprising amount of energy. Or save even
more energy by pulling the plug from the socket when you're out for an
extended period.
Go a step further than that by buying appliances stamped with the Energy
Star logo. Energy Star certifies that the appliance (including
refrigerators, washers, dryers and computers) is 10 percent to 50
percent more efficient than non-Energy Star in the same class.
7 Support your local farmer. The average meal travels about 1,200 miles
to get to your table. Pay attention to the labels that say where your
produce comes from; the closer the source, the less energy likely was
used in transportation. To really make sure you're getting local food,
buy it at a community farmers' market. Click here to find the one
closest to you.
Check out Georgia Organics to learn more about sources for local, organic food, including farmers, shops and events.
Consuming less red meat [pdf] may be the most important single decision
you make when it comes to eating and global warming, because a
substantial amount of emissions come straight from the cows (yes, we
mean by farting), forests must be clear-cut to make room for cattle and
basically the larger the animal, the more feed crops are needed per
pound of meat.
8 Stop your junk mail. The average home mailbox is force-fed about 900
pieces of junk mail a year. Those coupon booklets and credit offers used
to be trees that absorbed carbon. Unfortunately, it's not as easy to
stop the mail as it is to stop telemarketing. You've got to attack each
variety of junk mail one at time.
9 Reuse what you can. Disposable bags, throwaway cups and conventional
batteries all have two things in common: It takes energy to make them,
and each has a reusable replacement. Switch to cloth bags, mugs and
rechargeable batteries.
In general, durable, nondisposable products – such as cloth rags and
porcelain tableware – require less energy to produce and wash than does
producing and shipping single-use paper materials.
10 Recycle the rest. Recycling glass, plastic, aluminum and newsprint
shortens the production cycle, which generally cuts down on the energy
required to produce the end product.
11 Plant a tree. A shade tree will suck a ton of carbon out of the
atmosphere during its lifespan. And trees help to lower the temperature
in urban areas, reducing the need for air conditioning. Trees Atlanta
has loads of tree-planting events and educational activities.
12 Get involved. Certainly start by calculating your own carbon
footprint. But even if you shrink your own footprint, the voices of
millions will be needed to press politicians to take substantial action
to reduce the footprint we all make together. A good place to start is
www.climatecrisis.com. Locally, check out these groups.
