Serenbe

What a fantastic weekend retreat away from urban Atlanta! Serenbe is a model for sustainable living and green construction, just 30 miles south of Atlanta in Palmetto.  There are trails for hiking, horseback riding, biking, and fly fishing. And stargazing at night.

The Farmhouse at Serenbe

Serving farm-to-table wholesome goodness since 2006.  The restaurant, owned by Marie Nygren, is located in a large farmhouse nestled within an idyllic sustainable living community called Serenbe, about 30 miles south of Atlanta. The drinks (I had the blueberry lemonade) were fresh and delicious, and the green onion biscuits were amazingly fluffy, moist, and savory.  The limited weekly menu is based on the available fresh local produce - this week we had an arugula salad with the sweetest tiny tomatoes, and a moist, sweet pork chop with molasses and sauteed cabbage.  The only thing missing from the menu was vegetarian options.  Otherwise, a perfect weekend getaway.

Cafe Mami, Porter Square Exchange

The more things change, the more they stay the same.  I loved Cafe Mami when I was in college and still love their garlic lemon chicken to this day.

At home, Atlanta.

Inspired by Pat's awesome vegan black sesame tea cake, I attempted one back in Atlanta.  It's good, but not as good as Pat's.