Daily Archives: October 5, 2010

RJ’s Seafood & Steaks — Statesboro, GA

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

My friend headed to class after breakfast, and I bummed around Statesboro for a couple of hours until she was free. I was mostly just reacquainting myself with the area … and, boy … it’s grown! I also found my … Continue reading →

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Snooky’s — Statesboro, GA

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

I couldn’t come all the way to Statesboro and not eat at Snooky’s at least once. Not only is it a Statesboro institution–where you’ll almost always find a wide-ranging group of people at the round table in the back … … Continue reading →

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On the move again … and Vandy’s Bar-B-Que — Statesboro, GA

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

I hated to leave the lake in South Carolina, but I’ve been away from home for almost three weeks already … so it was time to move along. I loaded my sumac in the car–along with two bottles of local … Continue reading →

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I found Staghorn Sumac! :)

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

I read a series of posts recently on one of my Yahoo canning groups about a plant called staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina), one that some people are using in canning. I’ve been fascinated to try it ever since. I already … Continue reading →

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The Casbah — Greenville, SC

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

My friends already had dinner ready when I got to their home the first evening, so–after an excellent homemade breakfast the next morning–we headed out to downtown Greenville SC in the early afternoon, with plans to walk around the new … Continue reading →

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Heading out again :)

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

South Carolina was calling my name One of my dearest friends (and her husband, who is also dear to me) lives on the Reedy River Reservoir (say that three times fast) just outside of Laurens, SC. My friend is currently … Continue reading →

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Sandra’s Seafood Restaurant — Blitchton, GA

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

I spent that evening with friends in Effingham County, a rapidly-developing area approx. 20 miles or so outside of Savannah: once farmland, now part bedroom community and part farm field. I’d told them that I wanted to take them out … Continue reading →

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Lookie what I found! :)

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

I didn’t buy it … because it’s considered one of the old unsafe canners … but look at this old Burpee Aristocrat I found: I’d never use it as a canner … and they wanted an antique price for it … Continue reading →

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Ronnie’s Restaurant — Savannah, GA

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

As I was pulling out of Savannah for the last time, a familiar sight caught my attention. Right at the exit for Dean Forest Road off of Interstate 16 … you’ll find Ronnie’s Restaurant, a classic old-style Savannah eatery. Part … Continue reading →

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Crystal Beer Parlor — Savannah, GA

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lane

When I rolled into Savannah and my car died, I knew my time was short once I finally got rolling again … so I knew there was only one place I really couldn’t miss: The Crystal Beer Parlor! For those … Continue reading →

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