Darnell

Okay, so, I’m diving into this whole “rehearsal dinner” thing for my wedding, and let me tell you, the prices are all over the place. I started with a rough estimate, figuring it’d be like a nice dinner out for a bunch of people, right? Wrong! I spent days researching, calling up places, and even visited a few. First off, I started looking online, just to get a ballpark figure. Some websites said it could be anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000. But then I saw some other places saying you…

Okay, so the other day I was scrolling through my Instagram, and I saw a post about this place called Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe. The pictures looked amazing, all these fluffy pancakes and sweet treats. I knew right then I had to check it out. So, I looked it up and found out it’s over in Duluth, GA, on Pleasant Hill Road. To be exact, the address is 2180 Pleasant Hill Rd, Ste B4, Duluth, GA 30096. I hopped in my car and drove over there. I got there a…

I remember it was a hot summer afternoon. I was sitting on my porch, sweating bullets, and craving something refreshing. I’d had my fill of regular iced tea and lemonade, so I decided to get a little creative. I started rummaging through my fridge and pantry. I found some whiskey, I mean, who doesn’t have some whiskey lying around? Then, I spotted triple sec, sweet and sour mix, and some cola. An idea started to form in my mind – a cocktail! But not just any cocktail, one with a…

Hey everyone, I’ve got something pretty cool to share with you all today. I just went through the process of figuring out the 2024 schedule for the Alhambra Dinner Theater, and I thought I’d walk you through how I did it. It wasn’t super straightforward, but I figured it out, and now you can too! First off, I started by digging around for any info I could find about this place. Turns out, the Alhambra Theatre is a big deal – it’s the nation’s longest continually-running professional dinner theater. They…

Today, I wanted to share a little brain teaser I stumbled upon – a crossword clue that read “after dinner drink.” Sounds simple enough, right? Well, it turned out to be a bit more of a head-scratcher than I initially thought. So, I grabbed my phone and started scouring the internet, checking out various crossword solver sites. I typed in the clue, “after dinner drink,” and hit enter. The first few results popped up, suggesting words like “FRAPPE,” which, to be honest, didn’t quite ring a bell as a typical…

Alright, let’s talk about these chocolate chip pecan cookies I whipped up. I’ve made a ton of cookies in my time, but these? These are something else. I’m telling you, they’re a game changer. So, I started by gathering all my ingredients, you know, the usual suspects: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and of course, chocolate chips and pecans. Mixing It Up First off, I creamed together the butter and sugars. I used both white and brown sugar because, why not? It gives the cookies that perfect chewy texture. Once that…

Okay, today I want to share some of my experiences about cooking for a retirement residence. It was a pretty big challenge, but I was pumped to give it a shot. Here’s how it all went down. Getting Ready First off, I got in touch with the manager of the retirement home to figure out what kind of food they usually serve and if there were any special dietary needs. I found out that a few residents had food allergies, and some needed low-sodium meals. This was super important info….

Alright, so, I got this idea to try and make a 1920s dinner jacket. I saw some pictures online, and they looked so cool, all classy and vintage. I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I mean, how hard could it be, right? First, I did some digging around the internet to get a better idea of what a 1920s dinner jacket actually looks like. Turns out, there are a bunch of different styles, but they mostly have this sort of loose, boxy fit. Not like the slim-fit stuff…

Okay, so the other day, I was trying to figure out how much Malibu drinks cost, you know, that coconut rum that’s like, a staple for beachy cocktails? First, I started poking around online, just browsing a few big-name stores’ websites, like Walmart. I noticed that Malibu Rum was listed there, but it was more about the rum itself, not really pre-mixed drinks. I found a few mentions of how many shots of Malibu it takes to feel tipsy – turns out, it’s like two or three. Then, I was…

Okay, so I’ve been messing around with my Ninja Foodi lately, trying to get the hang of this whole slow cooking thing. It’s pretty cool, you know? You just dump everything in there and forget about it for a few hours. Came back, and boom, dinner’s ready. First off, I grabbed my Ninja Foodi and made sure the inner pot was clean. I mean, you gotta start with a clean slate, right? Then I just tossed in all the ingredients for a beef stew. I’m talking beef chunks, potatoes, carrots,…