Farmers Markets are a fun excursion for the family or just yourself to pick up local produce, flowers, jams and more. Check to see if they are open before you go and what restrictions are in place. If you are looking to buy organic food and products, many of the farmers markets sell organic fruits…
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Carson Kitchen’s Reimagined Comfort Food Delights
Our family had the incredible opportunity to try CarsonKitchen Restaurant in Downtown Alpharetta over the holidays and it was a special treat! The restaurant is very Covid friendly – we were separated by 6 feet from another table. The food is served Tapas style for sharing which makes it so much easier to decide what…
Great Cranberry Apple Side Dish for Thanksgiving
Moms, this Cranberry Apple side dish is delicious with Turkey and as a side with many meals! I make this every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is very easy to make! Enjoy! Cranberry Apple Recipe Filling 3 cups peeled and chopped rome apples 1/2 bag fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup sugar 1…
Atlanta Blueberry Picking Spots Plus Delicious Recipes
June and July are fun months for Blueberry picking at farms throughout Georgia. Below are several farms that offer U-picks where you can bring the family and pick your own blueberries. “Studies show that blueberries may reduce belly fat and risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. According to WomensFitness.net, “Blueberries have the highest antioxidant…
Easy to Make Healthy Hot Breakfasts
February is hot breakfast month which gives us an opportunity to explore some recipes that are hot and maybe healthy too! Since February is typically cold outside and its dark when we wake up, how refreshing would it be to make a quick hot breakfast to start your day! I have compiled a few easy…
Explore your Taste Buds at Botiwalla Indian Street Grill in Alpharetta
Nationally acclaimed chef and restauranteur, Meherwan Irani, brought the restaurant Botiwalla to Alpharetta last May. This attractive, white “jewel-box” flanks Alpharetta City Center’s Town and delights patrons with delicious Indian street food. Our family had a wonderful experience recently trying Botiwalla and Indian food for the first time. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun. The…
A Blissful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, so AMO thought we would put together some tips so that you are looking forward to Thanksgiving rather than possibly dreading it. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, cook great food and spend precious time with either family and/or friends. Feelings of anxiety and stress might…
True Food Kitchen Opens at Avalon in Alpharetta
Health-driven, seasonal restaurant opens second metro-Atlanta location on November 6, 2019 at Avalon in Alpharetta True Food Kitchen, the award-winning health-driven, seasonal restaurant and bar rooted in the philosophy that delicious dining and conscious nutrition can go hand in hand without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence, opened its doors in Alpharetta at Avalon on November…
Southern Baked Pie Company and AlpharettaMoms Have a Give Back Day 10/15 to Benefit CHOA
AlpharettaMoms and Southern Baked Pie Company are teaming up for a Day of Giving! 10% of all sales at the Southern Baked Pie Alpharetta shop on Tuesday, October 15 will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! You can purchase in the store, over the phone, online (mention CHOA in comments section) and even place orders for…
Plan fun Picnics this July
July is Picnic Month which gives us so many more ways to Celebrate Summer! What is a picnic and how did it originate? The tradition dates back to hunting expeditions in the Middle Ages (late 1600’s) where hunters would partake in a day of sport and bring a meal to enjoy in the great outdoors…
29th Annual Taste of Alpharetta Returns May 2nd
More than 62 restaurants will be ready to dish out their specialties on Thursday, May 2, 2019 as Taste of Alpharetta celebrates its 29th year. Taste of Alpharetta attracts more than 35,000 patrons between 5-10 pm, and takes place in Downtown Alpharetta, encompassing Milton Avenue, Roswell Street, Old Roswell Street, Canton Street and Old Canton…
Ways to Inspire the Kiddos to Try New Foods Over the Holidays
Kids can get pretty set in their ways when it comes to food. Our oldest child bases what he eats on how it looks and smells while our youngest will try almost anything. With the holidays approaching I wanted to come up with ways to help my kids branch out and try some new food items…
Healthy Soups Made with Bone Broth
Bone broth stock is one of the most delicious ingredients to add a healthy base to a soup or recipe. But did you know that bone broth also supplies the body with much needed minerals and joint healing nutrients? According to the Weston A. Price Foundation, “Stock contains minerals in a form the body can…
Farm Rich Offers “Real-Life Good” Snacks
AlpharettaMoms.Org has teamed up with Farm Rich to provide you with tips for great tasting snacks the kids will love to come home to after a long day of school. Farm Rich understands the busy lifestyles of families today and their multiple product offerings of snacks and appetizers offer great tasting food that helps to…
7 Tips for Perfect Grilled Vegetables
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy vegetables picked fresh from the garden. Whether you prepare raw, steamed or grilled vegetables, you will be taking big steps toward healthy eating. If you don’t have room for a garden or you just don’t have a green thumb, fresh vegetables are as close as your local farmers…
