In Good Taste – August/September 2021
The Hands That Feed MeBy Vera Stewart | Photos by Amy J. Owen Throughout my career, I have corrected those that have called me a Chef and just reiterated, that I consider myself a good home cook and a reliable hostess. Together, those attributes have resulted in a...
Talk of the Town August/September 2021
Paceline Ride 2021 The annual Paceline Ride is a casual and fun bike ride designed to raise funds for the Georgia Cancer Center. PaceDay 2021 is happening October 16 in Augusta. Once registered, bikers can choose between a 25, 45, or 100-mile route. Each linear route...
Publisher Notes: August/September 2021
I can remember the first time my mother took me to see Cats at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta. It was a experience I will never forget. Dressed to the nines, we had dinner at a restaurant nearby and then walked a few blocks to the Fox. As we were ushered to our...
Georgia Soul Ladies Basketball Takes the Court for the 2021 Season
Ernesia Wright, owner of the Georgia Soul (©Ernesia Wright) By Jennifer McKee Augusta's own semi-pro basketball team is about to take the court for the 2021 season. Georgia Soul's home opener takes place on July 25 at 4:30 pm at Butler High School on 2011 Lumpkin...
Farr More and Associates Launches in Augusta
Tonia Gibbons is the driving force behind Farr More and Associates. (Courtesy Tonia Gibbons) By Jennifer McKee There's a brand new consulting agency on the scene in Augusta. Farr More and Associates, whose team has more than 50 years of combined experience, celebrates...
Tips for Living Your Best Life from Self-Care Guru Marla Goldberrg
Marla Goldberrg is the creator of "My Sacred Journal," in addition to "The Original Scream Pillow" and the "30 Day Meditation Challenge." (©Marla Goldberrg) By Jennifer McKee Whether it be concerns related to the pandemic, politics or simply the stressors of daily...
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Augusta’s love affair with ‘base ball’ dates to games before the Civil War by Don Rhodes One of my favorite things to do for special Augusta visitors who are huge baseball and/or music fans is to give them my scaled-down, personalized tour of local places related to...
Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch
Young professionals between the ages of 25 and 35 are changing the landscape - surpassing previous generations in numbers and diversity, these young professionals have taken on a new role of influence, especially in shaping the future of economic growth and labor...
Food Network Champion Heads Up the New Edgar’s Bakehouse
Edgar's Bakehouse's sweets are the stuff dreams are made of. (Courtesy Edgar's Bakehouse) By Jennifer McKee Visions of Sugar Queens dance in our heads. No, we're not misquoting a classic holiday tale, our mouths are watering after the most delectable new pastries on...
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Four Great Cocktails for the 4th of July
Santo's Mezca-Fresca Margarita is the perfect festive 4th of July cocktail. (©Santo Spirit) Three cheers to the 4th of July! We've got the perfect...
Six Southern Barbecue Restaurants We Love
Nashville-style barbecue ribs at Edley's. (©Nathan Zucker) By Jennifer McKee What could be better for your summer dining celebrations than some...
10 Great Cocktail Recipes for National Martini Day
Get a kick from the Gunpowder Martini. (©Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin) By Jennifer McKee June 19 is National Martini Day! To celebrate, we've...
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