LJB Chronicles by Lana J Brock

TILAPIA FILET OVER RICE PILAF SERVED WITH SAUTEED GREEN BEANS, ONION AND TOMATO AND A SIDE OF PITA BREAD~ at Carmel's Cooking Greek Restaurant This was a wonderful delight.  I had long lived in Carmel, since January 2006.  I knew I needed to get out and find something new for me.  I pass this restaurant almost daily and nightly.  It's a great spot for all those who live in Carmel. I was met with wonderful customer service from a young lady who was extremely amiable and pleasant.  She was very courteous and prompt with taking my order and asking if I needed anything. Imagine my surprise to see this beautifully delicious platter come to me as a beautiful plate of color.  The appearance and smell was vibrant and aromatic of Greek seasoned delights.  The best part was the tomatoes and tomato sauce.  It was a wonderfully perfect sauce for sauteed crispy green beans. The dining was pleasant and clean.  Flowers added a nice touc...

    TENNESSEE LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN My family had a wonderful time to take a trip to Kimball, Jasper, South Pittsburg and Chattanooga Tennessee.  Wonderful trip!  The mountains there are part of the Cumberland mountain plateau.  Such beautiful mountains.  I have always been drawn to the mountains of that area.  Covenant College can be seen from far far away as we approached Chattanooga.   The trip to Kimball was to see my Aunt Violet and Uncle Kenneth.  We did take a trip to Jasper, just a few miles away to have a large dinner with Lisa, Doug, Ali, My mother, Aunt Violet, Uncle Kenneth, my cousin Ronnie and my daughter Marlana.   May we never forget what connects us to this place and why it holds such a warm place in our hearts.  It not only reminds us of where my mother came from but of our father, Roger Dale Brock, who adopted the place as his home for a time and always brought us back there every year.   ...