April 12, 2024 – The Day Atlanta Today
The 88th Atlanta Dogwood Festival
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival, a significant event of Atlanta culture has returned, continuing the 88-year-long tradition. Kicking off today and running over the weekend, the festival takes place in Piedmont Park and is a celebration of the city’s vibrant arts scene and the seasonal blooming of the dogwood trees, a city signature. Enjoy an array of art, music, dance, and food, all coming from different parts of the city’s dynamic social fabric. The Dogwood Festival is proud of its heritage, being the oldest festival in Atlanta and the third oldest fine arts festival in the United States.
Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells shares delicious secrets on ‘New Soul Kitchen’
Want to learn to cook like a pro? Celebrity chef Jernard Wells is here to teach you. Wells visited today to share a recipe and talk about his TV series ‘New Soul Kitchen’. Now in its third season, the show continues to inspire viewers to create delicious meals, no matter their culinary skill level.
Lobster Roll Salad Recipe
Bring the taste of ‘New Soul Kitchen’ to your home with Chef Jernard’s Lobster Roll Salad. Full of flavour and easy to make, this recipe combines a selection of tasty ingredients – chopped lobster tails, cajun seasoning, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, served over a bed of butter lettuce and garnished with cherry tomatoes and toasted croutons.
Parenting Guide for the Preschool Years
Author Danielle Lindner has released a book aimed at supporting parents during the critical preschool years. The ‘Parent’s Pocket Guide to Surviving the Preschool Years: One Challenge at a Time’ offers tips on navigating difficult conversations with their young children. Irrespective of the issue – whether it’s separation anxiety or biting, Lindner’s wealth of experience as a mother and educator provides parents with reassuring insights and advice.
Montell and Kristin Jordan’s Date Night Initiative
Looking to spice up your love life? Musician Montell Jordan and his wife Kristin offer you an answer with ‘This Is How We Date Night’. Married for over 20 years, the Jordans are putting their relationship expertise to work, creating a unique 90s themed dance party aimed at inspiring couples to reconnect and spend quality time together. The event takes place at Ponce City Market’s Rooftop Terrace.
How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the taste of home-grown tomatoes. Experts at the Pike Nurseries are sharing their best tips on how to plant your own tomato plants, ensuring a tasty summer harvest. A process that not only provides delicious produce but also bestows a sense of accomplishment in nurturing your own food.
Reactions to O.J. Simpson’s Death
News of O.J. Simpson’s death has sparked polarized responses from fans and celebrities alike. Reactions to his passing reflect the varied perceptions of the former sportsman, based mainly on the controversial acquittal of murder charges three decades ago.
