Home At Last! with Patty Gironda

Spectacular weather and great crowds made for a lively Spring Taste Of Newnan. Dale Arrowood (Birds of Prey) fascinated crowds with a beautiful Great Horned Owl with its' spectacular talons. Belly Dancers and crowd-pleasing bands performed along the venues and kept the mood lively! It was easy to enjoy a full meal with vendors offering entrees including Ten East Washington's flavorful Vodka Penne Pasta, Dynasty's Chinese Wings and Skewered Chicken, a local club offfering smoked Brats, and seafood by Red Lobster. The sweet smell of funnel cakes and powdered sugar drifted through the crowds-occasionally interrupted by the buttery smell of kettle corn and chocolates from "Let Them Eat Toffee". Desserts included homemade cakes and pastries, ice-cream from Brusters as well as flavored coffee drinks from Octane Cocktails and Coffee-opening soon on Bullsboro Drive in Newnan.

  It was a beautiful night on the square-perfect weather for the Spring Taste Of Newnan. Crowds were good and there was plenty for the kids to do and lots of good eats! More Photos At Home At Last! Raleigh, a 120 LB. Great Dane puppy. A happy boy!

  For a complete list of 2009 activities visit the Mainstreet Newnan website by clicking on on Mainstreet Newnan, above!

  Always on the lookout for pretty dishes for Home At Last! I scored very well this past two weeks. I have cupboards full of pretty serveware but still enjoy the thrill of a great find. Thankfully, not all of the pieces require a big investment. Take for instance this pretty little custard cup I found at the Newnan Market days ten days ago! It's such a delicate little piece and was my find of the day! At only $3 it is worth a return visit to Market Days to start a set! Currently it's displaying my Robins' eggs on a silver tray but I look forward to collecting some more to use for custards and delicate floating islands. This Thursday marks the start of the 2009 Season of Taste of Newnan. For more spring and summer activities check out the Newnan Main Street Calendar of Events.