Posts Tagged ‘etiquette’

What’s the recipe for a little side of love?

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Baked oysters is just one of the great recipes you can find on our website.
Baked oysters is just one of the great recipes you can find on our website.

The Grits Girl explores the Who, What and Huh? — of cooking this holiday season.

It’s that time of year again. The holiday season. Most folks get in a real panic over what to serve. The Grits Girl keeps it simple. I order to go.

Some people like to make holiday dinners fancy. I’ve seen these recipes with highfalutin’ names, usually in French or Latin. Personally, the Grits Girl doesn’t recommend trying something too complicated if family is coming over. Especially your momma. This has not worked out well for me in the past, and my mother loves to tell everyone about the peanut butter and green beans.

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PERFECT PARTIES: Before the holidays, plan a party for two

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

 

MELISSA MARTIN • SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 10, 2010

 

Chocolate pate' and Italian sparkling wine appetizer by Melissa Martin of the Fish House. (Ben Twingley/btwingley@pnj.com)

Chocolate pate' and Italian sparkling wine appetizer by Melissa Martin of the Fish House. (Ben Twingley/btwingley@pnj.com)

With the holidays fast approaching, we each need to take time to recognize that special someone in our lives. The two of you should take a deep breath before the holidays snowball uncontrollably, with all the family gatherings approaching. It is nice to take a little time to appreciate and recognize the value of the one you are likely going into a metaphorical battle with during the stress that accumulates this time of year. So even when he (or she) overcooks the potatoes or forgets to pick up grandma from the airport, you will be more understanding and not want to shove him (or her) into the oven along with the turkey.

The stress from the holidays can make you forget about the bigger things in life. So today, I am going to give you the recipe for an amazing party for two by creating the ultimate date night. (If my future husband is reading this: Josh, please take notes!) (more…)

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The “DO UNTO OTHERS” report

Monday, November 1st, 2010

 

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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's, Ty Pennington & Mark Cruz at the Atlas Oyster House


The Pensacola Fish House was the site of the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” wrap party hosted by The Fish House Restaurant and Heritage Homes. The Emmy Award-winning reality program wrapped up filming this week. The show selected Finis Gaston’s family in Pensacola as the focus of their makeover show, which is set to air sometime in December. The Fish House Restaurant, part of the Great Southern Restaurant Group, was active in the volunteering and food services for part of the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” episode. The Fish House was initially contacted months ago by Heritage Homes, the builder of the home in this episode, and selected by Heritage Homes as the location for the VIP wrap party and to participate in catering for the party.

Other in-kind donations by area businesses were flowers by Shannon Pallin of Fiore, a cake from Creative Confections by Betty Weber, event set up and volunteer coordinator,Megan Kennedy of Megan K. Events, music by DJ D-Mixx, transportation by Royal Taxi limousine service, sound and lighting by Shawn Rowe and Christian McArthur at ADJConnection.com, photography by Trista Blouin of Look Who Just Blouin photography and Jody Link of jlinkphotography.com.  Premier Beverage Company and  The Lewis Bear Company generously provided beverages.

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Confessions of a Party Planner (continued)

Friday, March 12th, 2010
Melissa Martin Event Coordinator for the Great Southern Restaurant Group

Melissa Martin: Event Coordinator for the Great Southern Restaurant Group

As a party planner, I hear all kinds of crazy things that are said by our guests. The whole stories might be embarrassing, so I won’t go into all the details. The quotes are harmless and amusing, so in no particular order, this is a sampling of what I overheard last week.  

Me: It’s time for the bride to throw her bouquet… 
Bridesmaid:  Um, but I just got my cake.

With fifty people still at the party, bridesmaid to me: Would it be rude to start packing up our stuff now? I don’t want to be stuck here forever.

A guy walked into a closet instead of the room where his guests were waiting, and came out catatonic because the room was filled with stored Halloween decorations.

Beef satay in hand, the guest asks: I’m a vegetarian. Can I eat this?

Pregnant woman asks bartender: How many drinks am I allowed to have?

Lady: Sweetheart, please get me some more water.
Me (to bartender): I need to get her some more water.
Bartender: Here; use this bottle of vodka—she’s not drinking water.

Roomful of educators couldn’t get their projector to work and called me in. I push the giant button marked: “Power,” fixing the problem. Cheers and laughter ensued.

Preparing the table set up for a male guest, he said to me:  Miss, this just won’t work; I could really use six more inches…

When do you know your son’s hair needs a trim? When several people walk up while his back is turned to see if he’s a bridesmaid. 

Finally—and I can’t stress this one enough! DO NOT let your friends bring sparklers to a formal dinner party, particularly when you know they drink too much: 
Me to pyromaniac:  Sir! Please put that out. Sir, put out the sparkler now! No. NO! Don’t throw it in the bushes! Oh no! Help! The bushes are on fire… Here! Hand me those drinks… Whoosh!   Whoops, didn’t realize the drinks were straight Scotch. Note to self… 

Name the strangest thing you have heard someone say at a party (PG version only, please) and you will enter to win a $25 gift certificate to either the Fish House or Atlas and some sparklers if we can find some. 

Until next time,

Melissa

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Valentine’s Dining Etiquette 101: What are all of these utensils for? Also known as… don’t be afraid of the table setting!

Monday, February 8th, 2010

table settingIn case you haven’t checked a calendar lately, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  This is perhaps one of the most special days for couples, most often celebrated with a romantic evening at a great restaurant.

For many, the idea of a sit-down dinner in a nice restaurant may bring about a bit of trepidation.  Too many forks, extra knives, mini-plates and more glasses than you could possibly drink out of – urgh – what do I do?  In this fast-food era, it is easy to forget, or perhaps never learn, the fundamentals of dining etiquette.

Jackson’s is here to help.  Here are a few basic pointers to ease your dining dilemma.  Thanks to Jackson’s Manager Barry Phillips, these basic tips will make you look like an expert at Valentine’s dinner or dinner parties anytime of the year.
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