How to eat like you’re at The Masters
Laurel Huster, Contributing Writer
April 11, 2019
Filed under A&E, EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Local
This week, not too far down the road from Macon, the Masters golf tournament will be taking place at the Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, and while the tournament has many infamous qualities, the concessions are a fan favorite. ...
A day in the life of a food server
Cheyenne Hines, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2019
Filed under A&E, EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Local
The food industry is ever growing. People always need and want to eat. Servers and bartenders are the backbones of restaurants. Their hard work and dedication to their customers helps run the industry. So, what’s it like to be a server? Take a look at the photos to see a typical day for a server at Buf...
How to Meal Prep Painlessly
Laurel Huster, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2019
Filed under A&E, EngageCCJ, Explainers, Food, Lifestyle, Lists, Local
When you hear the words “meal prepping” many different things may come to mind. For some, they think of ridiculously healthy food and spending hours in the kitchen. For others, meal prepping may just be making a grocery store list and sticking to it. No matter what you think about meal prepping...
Seven places to get the best wings in Macon
Cheyenne Hines, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2019
Filed under A&E, EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Lists, Local
When I was younger, I didn’t appreciate a good chicken wing. Now that I’m older, I’m making up for lost time by eating at as many wing restaurants in Macon as possible. During my journey, I have discovered that some eateries remain superior to others. I’ve listed my top seven favorite wing rest...
Vegan dining in Macon
Victoria Whitehead, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2019
Filed under A&E, EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Lists, Local
On the quest for vegan restaurants in Macon, many restaurants I visited offered vegan and vegetarian options. However, most options were limited to salads, rice or potato dishes. Several servers did not know the difference between vegan and vegetarian. This is not completely uncommon in a culture and...
What’s the difference between Peppermint and Spearmint?
Ryan Weaver, Contributing Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under A&E, EngageCCJ, Explainers, Food, Lifestyle, Local
The two are often lumped together as the same thing, but there are distinct differences between the two. For starters, the two are derived from different species of plants even though they look identical. The spearmint is derived from Mentha spicata while peppermint is derived from Mentha piperita. ...
An Explainer: Soul Food
Aliyah Dorsey, Contributing Writer
December 2, 2018
Filed under EngageCCJ, Explainers, Food, Macon Food Story
David Davis, Associate Director of the Spencer B. King, Jr., Center for Southern Studies at Mercer University talks about the ties between black culture and soul food. He discusses how it is a marker when looking at black identity and how soul food can be a controversial topic....
Get to know a Maconite: Juakena Greene-Perkins
Camryn Jackson, Contributing Writer
November 30, 2018
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Engage CCJ’s Camryn Jackson spoke with Juakena Greene-Perkins to learn more about her role as a nutrition assistant and cashier at Rosa Taylor Elementary School. Listen to the podcast here: ...
What does Thanksgiving dinner look like around the country?
Camryn Jackson, Contributing Writer
November 21, 2018
Filed under EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Local, Macon Food Story
When most people think of the traditional Thanksgiving meal they think of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and a side of yams. The traditional meal has been remixed by the influx of cultures that have been intertwined into American society. The variety of cultures has led to a new way of preparing Thank...
Three Recipes For A Perfect Friendsgiving
Adelia Henderson and Laurel Huster
November 19, 2018
Filed under EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Local
Thanksgiving is a great holiday, but sometimes you just don’t want to have to deal with your family. Avoid them altogether this year and have a Friendsgiving instead.
The story behind Welsh cookies
Ryan Weaver, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2018
Filed under EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Local
Welsh cookies aren’t as widely known as sugar cookies or chocolate chip cookies. For the most part, if people have heard of the Welsh cookie, that’s more than likely because it’s part of their family history. What started as a means of a quick breakfast and snack for Welsh miners has turned int...