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Chicken Liver Is Not Just Chopped Liver

Chicken Liver Mousse

Chicken Liver Mousse

Chicken liver is something that both Southern black people and Jewish people have in common. When I was a kid, I hated liver, whether beef or chicken. Beef liver with rice and gravy, and onions was one of my Dad’s dinner staples. Sidenote: My Dad is the primary cook in the family. My mom is great at making three things: pancakes, fried pork chops and fried chicken.

I became enamored with liver when I started eating foie gras and pate at fancy restaurants and going to fancy parties in New York. However, I don’t eat duck foie gras, and I don’t miss it. Chicken liver pate is delicious and inexpensive. You can make it at home.

The Grey has chicken liver on the menu. They have an appetizer of chicken liver mousse with a dash of sea salt and toasted Pullman bread from a local bakery, Back In The Day Bakery. I love it. The mousse is smooth and delicious. For only six bucks, it is a delicious bite to enjoy before dinner and/or drinks.

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Savannah is Pink For Valentine’s Day

Pink in Savannah

Pink in Savannah

I did a fun photo project yesterday. I walked around Savannah, taking photos of pink things. Then I made a collage using PicMonkey for my photos. I also stopped by the Savannah Book Festival when I saw author Rita Mae Brown speak. She is woke. I want to read her books, now. I noticed lots of couples walking around downtown Savannah, and there was a pub crawl for Valentine’s Day. At 4 PM, the pub crawlers were already out in full force wearing red and being obnoxious. Anyway, I decided to go back home to enjoy a quiet evening watching the last season of ‘Justified’ on Amazon Prime. Raylan Givens is my virtual valentine.

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FOMO Prevention: Events in Savannah

Talmadge Bridge

I am still new to Savannah, having been here only 7 months.  I do enjoy being at home where I am often cooking, crocheting and binge-watching. However, I also like to go out and see art, music, comedy and what not. Whenever I get a case of FOMO (fear of missing out), I look around for something to do.

So here’s my list of where to find fun events in Savannah:

Offline, there are three free publications to check out. You can find them all around Savannah.  Connect Savannah and Do Savannah are weeklies and WellFED is a monthly.

 

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What’s Happening in Savannah: Cheese, Pulse Art and Air Travel Deals

Vault Savannah

The construction on The Vault Kitchen and Market on Bull Street is coming along.  I would bet that it will be open by spring. It would be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

I am loving the Meyer lemons that I am getting from the Forsyth Farmer’s Market. I add a slice to my  drinking water, squeeze juice on my baked chicken or just eat them like a grapefruit.

Allegiant Air is a low-cost airline that is expanding flights out of Savannah.  There are four new routes with direct flights to Savannah.  Tell your friends and family who live Baltimore, Indianapolis, Lexington and Pittsburgh.

The Savannah Cheese Club is having a fun event at Lulu’s Chocolate Bar on Thursday, January 28th. It is their first award party. Stop by for $5 Champagne Night and tasting of Lulu’s (42 Martin Luther King Blvd) distinctive cheese board. There will be a drawing for a chance to win a Lulu’s Gift Card and other raffle prizes.  [Gnatty Savannah will sponsor a raffle prize.]

The PULSE art and technology fair will be at Telfair from January 27-31st. Passes are free to members, and non-members pay only $15.  During the Pulse Art Fair, there will also the second annual GIF Festival.  Check out the five reasons to attend Pulse.

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Savannah Scene Mid January

Savannah Street Art

 

Monday, I said that the month is over. Well, it is January 13th, so I am half right.  It’s only 63 days to St. Patrick’s Day.

What’s going on in Savannah right now?

Improv Session Tonight at The Vineyard

I will be speaking at a Content Marketing workshop for small businesses at Creator’s Foundry on January 14th.

The Florence just started lunch service this week which will be from 11AM-2PM. BTW, Hugh Acheson talked to Celeste Headlee about home ec and the importance of  culinary education.

The Grey will host Sunday Supper on January 17th ($40 per person).  Sunday Suppers will be held the third Sunday of the month. Make a reservation. BTW, Chef Mashama Bailey shares her Savannah with Garden and Gun.

MLK Day celebrations start this weekend.

The next Savannah Bazaar is Saturday, January 30th.

 

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Shop The Fox For Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Shop The Fox

Shop The Fox

If you live in the Starland district, then you are probably already a frequent visitor to Foxy Loxy. It’s a coffee shop but more. They serve tacos, kolaches, and in the evening there’s beer and wine. In addition, Foxy Loxy hosts Vinyl Night, comedy show and live music in the courtyard. While sipping coffee in Foxy Loxy, you are amazed to the well-curated print art. A few months ago, Foxy Loxy opened up a retail shop next door, Shop The Fox, that features accoutrements for coffee lovers as well as great gifts like candles, soap, tea towels and more. About 50% of the merchandise is from either Savannah area and Southern artisans including Methane Studios.

Shop The Fox is a great place for shopping for thoughtful last minute holiday gifts. They are open until 8PM on December 23rd, but not open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

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December Art Walk

art dolls at samantha claar gullah living

December Art Walk Savannah

This is the fourth month in a month in a row that I have attended the monthly art walk, and I always have a great time. I didn’t win anything at the raffle, but I enjoyed checking out work from local Savannah artists.

I missed the trolley but since it was a warm night, I walked to the art galleries in downtown Savannah. The galleries I attended are Tiffany Taylor, Kobo Gallery and Roots Up Gallery/Meryl Truett and Friends. At Roots Up, I met artists Lisa Ocampo and Kristie Duncan.

I also browsed the City Market Galleries which houses several artists. I stopped by Carrie Kellogg, SNichols Art, Stephen Kashun , Sue Gouse, Sabree’s Authentic Gullah Art and Samantha Claar’s Gullah Living.

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Craft Scout Savannah

Craft Scout

Craft Scout Savannah is an annual holiday market showcasing local artisans. The Craft Scout market was held at the American Legion Hall Ballroom, which is just south of Forsyth Park. The market kinda reminded me of the Brooklyn Flea. It was a well-curated market featuring candle makers, jewelry designers, knitters, leather good makers and more. Today was a perfect day to shop since the weather was unseasonably warm with high in the 70s.

CopperSeal

Three of the vendors are members of Jelinek Creative Spaces: Loop It Up Savannah, KKennedy Designs, and Salacia Salts.

Here’s the list of the vendors:

The Hipster Hound, LLC

Waypost

Forest and Fin

Kainat beauty

Salacia Salts

Copperseal

Fidler Supply

Nor Kale

The Contents Co.

Lovelane

Bowersfield

Strawberry Moth

Ophilya Handmade

Hello Happy Handmade

KKennedyDesigns

13 Bricks

Andrea Gray Harper

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Recycle and Remix Your Jewelry at Epiphany Bead and Jewelry Studio

 

Pink Beaded Bracelet

I love costume jewelry! When it comes to statement necklaces, I am often wearing the exclamation. (!) However, I have lots of broken necklaces that need to be repaired. Luckily, I work in the same building as Epiphany Bead and Jewelry Studio.  The studio is located here in Savannah at Jelinek Creative Spaces (101 N. Fahm Street). Jessica, the owner, remade a big pink necklace that I bought in New York five years ago into a nice bracelet. Not only does Jessica design jewelry and repair jewelry, she also sells beads to other jewelry designers. You can shop for beads online at Epiphany.

Below is a photo of the original necklace which I wore at the first TECHmunch NYC in 2010.  TECHmunch is a food blogger conference that I have co-produced in New York and Atlanta. It’s me with Matt Robicelli of Robicelli’s.

Nichelle Stephens and Matt Robicelli

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Shopping on Whitaker

sorghum syrup

In historic Savannah, many people shop on Broughton which has several moderate and high-end chain stores and retail brands. However, Whitaker is where you find many locally-owned retail businesses. Last Thursday, there was a shopping night that featured many of the shops on Whitaker Street. It is called the downtown design district. Savannah’s Downtown Design District resides on Whitaker Street, between Charlton Lane and Gaston St.

These are the shops that I stopped by to have a snack and a glass of wine were the following:

Mamie Ruth– A place for fun and funky Bohemian fashion.

No. Four Eleven– Monogrammed luxuries, furniture, gifts & interior design

circa lighting savannah

Circa Lighting– Antique reproduction and vintage modern lights

One Fish Two Fish– Furniture & gifts from around the world, and upscale souvenirs.  Salacia Salts sell their products there.  I love their soap which has grits in it.  

Bottega Bellini– Savannah’s destination for everything Italian.  Kitchen, home and Italian accessories.

PW Short General Store– A lovely mix of kitchen and camping supplies.

Madame Chrysanthemum– A florist for when you want a special arrangement.