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
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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 5, 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...
The Bear’s Den: Putting the soul in soul food
K.J. Lemoine, Contributing Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Local, Macon Food Story
The Bear’s Den is a restaurant located just steps away from Tattnall Square Park and Mercer University. It serves Southern soul food favorites such as fried chicken and mac and cheese. The diner is owned by Kevin and Kristi Lyles. Their goal is to make customers feel at home. “To me, soul food...
Local vegan restaurant expands its business
Camryn Jackson, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Local, Macon Food Story
The local vegan food truck known for their homemade cinnamon rolls and gluten-free cupcakes has been around for a while now, but only recently has the business opened a storefront. Gourmet Goody Box owners Jessica and John Mack opened their restaurant at 2055 Eisenhower Parkway in early May. The...
Three food deals you can get by showing your ‘I voted’ sticker
Mahima Sultan, Contributing Writer
November 6, 2018
Filed under EngageCCJ, Food, Lifestyle, Local
We all know that on your birthday it’s possible to get discounts on food at practically any location your heart desires: Dunkin Donuts, IHOP, Panera, Olive Garden. You name it! But did you know that you can get discounts on food for participating in the most recent midterm election? It’s tru...
Audiogram: Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Camryn Jackson, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2018
Filed under Audiograms, EngageCCJ, Food, Local
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a great place to stop in and cool down from the scorching Macon heat. Take a listen to the sounds of the cafe located on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard: