Dillon Ate . . . At The Dekalb Farmer’s Market

Catchin Culinary Wreck in “The Dec”

Recently I went to The Dekalb Famrer’s Market in Decatur, GA (Supposedly one of the best in the country) to get some necessities for the kitchen (many posts to come from that trip), and decided to eat at the Cafe inside. For those who have never been, all I can say is – you lose. This shit is bangin’! Imagine a supreme buffet line, with everything made from the ingredients in the market. Peep -

The first trip through the line - $8.70

The first trip through the line - $8.70

*Curried Lentils

*Red Beans

*Plantains

*Sauteed Zucchini

*Vegetable Lasagna

*General Tso’s Tofu

*Yucca Bread (The BEST!)

Trip #2 - $9.30

Trip #2 - $9.30

*Curried Chickpeas

*Sauteed Brocolli

*Some Little “Flan”ish Dessert

*More Veggie Lasagna, Squash, and Yucca Bread!


Dillon Ate . . . A Fried Oyster Po’ Boy in Atlantic Beach, Fl

From New Awlins to Duval.

The Oyster Po' Boy at The FIsh Company, Atlantic Beach, Fl.

The Oyster Po' Boy at The FIsh Company, Atlantic Beach, Fl.

Sunglasses is a must!

Sunglasses is a must!


Dillon Ate . . . A Fried Green Tomato Sammich (With Mad Fixins’)

8/25/09

Happy Birthday, Paten Locke!

A Happy BDay to my brother of brothers and one of the most talented Triple Threats in the Rap game, Paten Locke! Rumor has it that P never eats, and I definitely don’t have a picture of him eating to prove otherwise; however, feel free to peep my Ramen Post from when I was in Berlin for a taste of what Paten Locke is all about. I figure he would get down with this Fried Green Tomato Sammich tho . . .WADDAP P!

When you put all this together, it explodes!

When you put all this together, it explodes!

*Green Tomatoes & Jalapeno Peppers  from My Garden

*Sunflower Sprouts, Red Onion

*Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Mixed Greens

*San Francisco Sourdough Bread

It's on and poppin!

It's on and poppin!

Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Jalapeno:

*Rice Flour/Cornmeal crust w/ Salt, Pepper, & Paprika

*Olive Oil and a Cast Iron Skillet

Sammich is ready . . . just needs the Tomatoes now.

Sammich is ready . . . just needs the Tomatoes now.

This shit makes me wanna slap my momma!

This shit makes me wanna slap my momma!

'Bout to disappear!

'Bout to disappear!

Happy Birthday, P!

Happy Birthday, P!


Dillon Ate . . . Homegrown Tomato Toast

The Quick Breakfast.

Before you step out the door . . .

Before you step out the door . . .

Dillon’s Tomato Toast:

*Trader Joe’s Sprouted Rye Bread

*Vegan Butter

*Tomatoes & Boxwood Basil from The Garden

*Sea Salt, Fresh Peppercorns


Dillon Ate . . . Collard Green Rolls at “Cenci” with Boog Brown

Eatin’ & Rappin at “Cenci”

Shout out to “Cenci” in East Atanta Village – One of the last Meccas of ATL Hiphop and Indy culture. Not to mention they got the bangin’ menu! My homegirl, (and one of the nicest on the mic in the A) Boog Brown put me on to the Collard Green Rolls here. Smashtacular!

Collard Green Spring Rolls with a Thai Chili Sauce

Collard Green Spring Rolls with a Thai Chili Sauce

Boog Brown and Dillon-Errol Flynn on 'em!

Boog Brown and Dillon-Errol Flynn on 'em!


Dillon Ate . . . At “The Flying Biscuit” w/ DJ Slim Chance

Peace Out to My Mans, Slim Chance.

To the damn. My brother-in-arms, DJ Slim Chance had to dip back down to South Florida (Pembrooke Pines, Stand Up!) – Being that he gave me his drum kit on his way out of town (What a gentleman!) – I took him out to an ATL local establishment (Soon to be big chain) – “The Flying Biscuit” -

Comrades!

Comrades!

The Sake Bloody Mary w/Pickled Okra. Necessary.

The Sake Bloody Mary w/Pickled Okra. Necessary.

A "Side of Love" - Black Bean Cakes w/ Goat Cheese, Sour Cream, & Red Onion

A "Side of Love" - Black Bean Cakes w/ Goat Cheese, Sour Cream, & Red Onion

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich w/ Mixed Greens - BONG BONG!

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich w/ Mixed Greens - BONG BONG!


Dillon Ate . . . at Turtle Market in Neptune Beach, Fl

Organic DUUUUVAL!

On the Corner of A1A and Atlantic Blvd. - Neptune Beach (Jacksonville), Fl

On the Corner of A1A and Atlantic Blvd. - Neptune Beach (Jacksonville), Fl

Its a wrap! HA!

Ayo, its a wrap! HA!

Portabella Mushroom Cap with Tofu Artichoke Spread, Spinach, Balsamic Glaze

Portabella Mushroom Cap with Tofu Artichoke Spread, Spinach, Balsamic Glaze

"Midnight Rider" Wrap - Marinated Winter Veggies w/ Herb Vinaigrette

"Midnight Rider" Wrap - Marinated Winter Veggies w/ Herb Vinaigrette

Tempeh Reuben with Soy Swiss, Raw Sauerkraut, & Vegan Thousand Island

Tempeh Reuben with Soy Swiss, Raw Sauerkraut, & Vegan Thousand Island

Kombucha Tea - Said to be able to cure cancer! Spread the word!

Kombucha Tea - Said to be able to cure cancer! Spread the word!


Dillon Ate . . . Momma’s Cookin Pt. 3 – The Southern Feast!

Happy Birthday Momma!

8/13/09

For my last meal on my way back to ATL, peep what my Momma hooked up:

Every day is Thanksgiving! Waddap Ma!

Every day is Thanksgiving! Peep the Marinated Tempeh in the back!

Tomato & Cucumber Salad w/ Red Wine Vinegar & Herbs

Tomato & Cucumber Salad w/ Red Wine Vinegar & Herbs

Collard Greens (No Pork!) and Herb-Baked Bliss Potatoes

Collard Greens (No Pork!) and Herb-Baked Bliss Potatoes & Carrots

Friggidy Fried Okra!

Friggidy Fried Okra!

Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas

Jalapeno Cornbread (I brought the Jalapenos from my garden)

Jalapeno Cornbread (I brought the Jalapenos from my garden)


Dillon Ate . . . Momma’s Home Cookin’ – Black Bean Chili, Halibut, & Bananas Foster!

Happy Birthday Momma!

8/13/09

Lookin Good, Ma!

Lookin Good, Ma!

I recently took a trip to Jacksonville, Fl (DUUUUVAL!)  – My Momma hooked it up!

Halibut over Whipped New Potatoes, Topped w/ Peppers, Green Beans, & Lemon Glaze

Halibut over Whipped New Potatoes, Topped w/ Peppers, Green Beans, & Lemon Glaze

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili w/ Avocado Pico and Lime

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili w/ Avocado Pico and Lime

Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream (Dairy Free - Coconut Milk)

Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream (Dairy Free - Coconut Milk)


Dillon Ate . . . An Egg Sammich & Polenta Grits

For the Breakfast Lover.

Batsauce would say "Bang Bang!"

Batsauce would say "Bang Bang!"

*Polenta Grits (Italian-Style Corn Grits)

*Open-Faced Free-Range Egg Sammich:

*Trader Joe’s Sprouted Rye Toast

*Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Avocado

*Salsa Roja de El Rey Del Taco, Cilantro


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