McDonald's New Cheddar Bacon Onion

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McDonald's is introducing a new sandwich that says "fall" in each tasty bite: the Cheddar Bacon Onion.

The Cheddar Bacon Onion sandwich brings new premium toppings of white cheddar and grilled onions, combined with hickory smoked bacon and finished in a creamy mustard sauce to create a one-of-a-kind taste experience for a limited time only.

Made with premium white chicken breast or 100% Angus beef, McDonald's new Cheddar Bacon Onion is a versatile sandwich.

Dean and I both tried the new topping combo atop an Angus burger. Our verdict: Thumbs up. It's very tasty, offering a sophisticated grownup taste. There's lots of bacon--enough to get some bacon flavor in each bite. The caramelized onions lend the sandwich a bit of sweetness while the white cheddar adds some tang.

The Cheddar Bacon Onion will be available at participating McDonald's restaurants nationwide from October 23 through December 16, 2012.

Don't miss your chance to give this tasty topping combo a try.


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Braswell's Carafe Dressings

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Courtesy Braswell's Food Company

Some salad dressings beat the competition, inside and out. 

Braswell's most popular all-natural dressings are now packaged in distinctive, reusable glass serving carafes. Available flavors include Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette and Vidalia Onion Peppercorn, a personal favorite.

To make re-using the carafes even easier, the company also sells salad dressing mixes--just add vinegar, oil, milk, mayo or water following the instructions on the back, shake & serve. Mix flavors include Ranch, Italian, BBQ Ranch and Basil Vinaigrette.

For more information visit Braswell's website.

This year we introduced our new Extra Virgin Italian Dressing & Marinade. Again, we looked at what was available and knew that we could offer something better. We start with smooth extra virgin olive oil and mix in a bold blend of Tuscan spices. It's completely sugar free and makes an amazing marinade for all meats, seafood and vegetables.

Braswell's Carafe Dressings

To contact us Click HERE

Courtesy Braswell's Food Company

Some salad dressings beat the competition, inside and out. 

Braswell's most popular all-natural dressings are now packaged in distinctive, reusable glass serving carafes. Available flavors include Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette and Vidalia Onion Peppercorn, a personal favorite.

To make re-using the carafes even easier, the company also sells salad dressing mixes--just add vinegar, oil, milk, mayo or water following the instructions on the back, shake & serve. Mix flavors include Ranch, Italian, BBQ Ranch and Basil Vinaigrette.

For more information visit Braswell's website.

This year we introduced our new Extra Virgin Italian Dressing & Marinade. Again, we looked at what was available and knew that we could offer something better. We start with smooth extra virgin olive oil and mix in a bold blend of Tuscan spices. It's completely sugar free and makes an amazing marinade for all meats, seafood and vegetables.

Braswell's Carafe Dressings

To contact us Click HERE

Courtesy Braswell's Food Company

Some salad dressings beat the competition, inside and out. 

Braswell's most popular all-natural dressings are now packaged in distinctive, reusable glass serving carafes. Available flavors include Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette and Vidalia Onion Peppercorn, a personal favorite.

To make re-using the carafes even easier, the company also sells salad dressing mixes--just add vinegar, oil, milk, mayo or water following the instructions on the back, shake & serve. Mix flavors include Ranch, Italian, BBQ Ranch and Basil Vinaigrette.

For more information visit Braswell's website.

This year we introduced our new Extra Virgin Italian Dressing & Marinade. Again, we looked at what was available and knew that we could offer something better. We start with smooth extra virgin olive oil and mix in a bold blend of Tuscan spices. It's completely sugar free and makes an amazing marinade for all meats, seafood and vegetables.

Braswell's Carafe Dressings

To contact us Click HERE

Courtesy Braswell's Food Company

Some salad dressings beat the competition, inside and out. 

Braswell's most popular all-natural dressings are now packaged in distinctive, reusable glass serving carafes. Available flavors include Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette and Vidalia Onion Peppercorn, a personal favorite.

To make re-using the carafes even easier, the company also sells salad dressing mixes--just add vinegar, oil, milk, mayo or water following the instructions on the back, shake & serve. Mix flavors include Ranch, Italian, BBQ Ranch and Basil Vinaigrette.

For more information visit Braswell's website.

This year we introduced our new Extra Virgin Italian Dressing & Marinade. Again, we looked at what was available and knew that we could offer something better. We start with smooth extra virgin olive oil and mix in a bold blend of Tuscan spices. It's completely sugar free and makes an amazing marinade for all meats, seafood and vegetables.

Cook Hall's Hibiscus Flip

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Cook Hall is now open in the former Market space inside the W Hotel Buckhead.

Much will be made of the drink menu built by beverage director Belinda Chang, a James Beard award-winning pro. Comprised of carefully selected draft beers, boutique wines, andseasonal, handcrafted cocktails, it’s a great list. But her "Build-Your-Own Cocktail Kit" will get the most press. Because it's unique, at least for the next 10 minutes.

The kit is a bin packed of syrups, sodas, herbs, bitters, fruit slices and tincturesplus all the tools you'll need to shake, swizzle and stir things up. It arrives with a 2-ounce pour of whatever base spirit you picked (such as gin, tequila, vodka, bourbon, whatever). And then you get to make your own cocktail, or perhaps impose your creation upon an obliged date who might say, "Yep, this is good," smiling through the knowledge that there will be no second date. Unless you happen to actually be a skilled cocktail creator and/or conversationalist.

So, my advice is to order what's actually the best drink on the menu, with the added bonus that you don't have to make it yourself.

Behold, the hibiscus flip:

 
It's "just right" in terms of sweetness, balance, complexity, individuality, fun, and just about every measure by which to judge a cocktail.

Drink one and it won't matter if you or your date are good conversationalists or not, it will be a good night.

Bottom Line: Order a hibiscus flip and sit back in a cozy leather chair to enjoy it.

Braswell's Carafe Dressings

To contact us Click HERE

Courtesy Braswell's Food Company

Some salad dressings beat the competition, inside and out. 

Braswell's most popular all-natural dressings are now packaged in distinctive, reusable glass serving carafes. Available flavors include Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette and Vidalia Onion Peppercorn, a personal favorite.

To make re-using the carafes even easier, the company also sells salad dressing mixes--just add vinegar, oil, milk, mayo or water following the instructions on the back, shake & serve. Mix flavors include Ranch, Italian, BBQ Ranch and Basil Vinaigrette.

For more information visit Braswell's website.

This year we introduced our new Extra Virgin Italian Dressing & Marinade. Again, we looked at what was available and knew that we could offer something better. We start with smooth extra virgin olive oil and mix in a bold blend of Tuscan spices. It's completely sugar free and makes an amazing marinade for all meats, seafood and vegetables.