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Hurricane Matthew

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images-1 It was not good, the hurricane. It could have been so much worse. I am so sorry for any deaths that occurred because of it.

My parents and brother and other brother and sister in law and their kids, plus lots of friends live in Jacksonville. I am thankful they were spared the devastation that could have been.

images-2 Yes it was horrible and power was out for a while. I really do thank God, for the hurricane not coming inland!

images St. Augustine was really hit hard and I am not sure how they will recover. I know they will. A-1-A was torn up in Flagler Beach.

I pray for the people of Haiti.

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Yummy Turkey Lettuce Cups

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My neighbor grew a ton of different kinds of peppers this year. Only one is hot and spicy  the Habenero. The rest have a great full flavor to them. So, I decided to use one, a purple pepper in my ground turkey mix up for dinner. I take scallions,garlic, carrots, celery, pepper(the purple one), baby bella mushrooms and sauté them then I put in a pound of ground turkey and brown it. I use turmeric, oregano, salt and pepper as spices. Then when the turkey is browned I put in a mixture of water, soy sauce and corn img_4058

Then you get your Bibb Lettuce…img_4059

And stuff them with the mixture…

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It was delicious! But then leftovers! Woo Hoo! You get your pita and stuff it in there and tada!img_4066

oh I added a little ketchup! It was great too! Let me know what you think.

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My Best Lunch Picks

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Matthews Cafeteria – This is a great home cooking kind of place. The veggies are great. The meats are yummy. It has been around for quite awhile. It is located in Tucker GA. Not too far out. I really enjoy a vegetable plate. I like their meatloaf and turkey and dressing. They have cleaned the place up a bit and put up new photos. It is totally worth a visit!images

The General Muir – Okay, this is a Great Deli in Atlanta. The Matzo Ball soup is out of this world. The broth is so pure and lovely, it is grace! The Matzo ball is light and unreal. They have a half of turkey sandwich that goes with it. I cannot explain the turkey sandwich because it is just some awesome roasted turkey and goodness. (Oh I guess I can explain)images-1

Houstons – On Thursday, I love their Tortilla Soup. So, Soup and a salad here. I enjoy the Caesar Salad. They also have a great salmon appetizer. (it is a chain, but it is consistently excellent)

Community Q – Damn great BBQ. The Brisket is extremely good. The beef ribs were excellent! I loved them! The Mac n Cheese is absolutely the best I have ever had! Unreal!Brunswick Stew very good. Greens, meh, not so good.

Havana Restaurant – The Cuban sandwich is my  go to meal. It is so great. You have to try it! I have had a cuban sandwich in Miami, and this i the closest thing to it.

 

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October – Busy Month

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There is a lot to do this October, in Atlanta. This past weekend the last baseball games were played at Turner Field.IMG_7487.JPG

So, if you missed that there are still many many new events to attend. There is the GA Mtn Fall Festival, Oct. 7 – 15 in Hiawasee, Atlanta Pride Festival in Piedmont Park this week end the 8th. Great Atlanta Beer Fest at Turner Field on the 8th also. There are Family Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center 10-21,22 and 10-28,29. Oh and Boo at the Zoo on 10-22 and 23 and 10-29, 30.

Amy Schummer  is going to be at Phillips Arena on the 15th!Bonnie Raitt will be at the Fox Theater on the 22nd. Wow, Adele is going to be at Phillips Arena on the 28th and 29th.

Carol Burnett will be at Cobb Energy Center on the 24th. There is so much going on. I didn’t even include all of the football. UGA, GA Tech, the Falcons. If you want to do something fun, this is a great month to do it all!