Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert is an easy dessert that you can make from a few items in the pantry and freezer at any time of the year. It works well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother's Day, bridal or baby showers, etc. It is sweet and rich, yet somehow also seems light and refreshing. It is a rather nostalgic dessert as it reminds me a little of an orange push-up ice cream treat from my childhood. Plus, it is a molded gelatin dessert, which always reminds me of the past. As with other gelatin and fruit dishes, someone might call this a "Jello salad" in the United States. However, this recipe uses an entire quart of orange sherbert in addition to gelatin, so I can not bring myself … Continue Reading about Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert
The Varsity Near Atlanta
The landmark drive-in institution that is The Varsity in Atlanta has been well documented in television shows, magazines, other blogs, etc. So, why am I also writing about it? Well, I am not exactly writing about the “World’s Largest Drive-In.” I am writing about one of is other locations…yes, there are multiple locations of this institution.
Unlike some of my neighbors, I do not have a nostalgic investment in the original location near Georgia Tech. Although I think it looks nice as I drive by on I-75, I actually prefer the smaller, less crowded….um, cleaner location just north of Atlanta in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Located next to the Town Center mall not far from I-75, this Varsity location is much smaller and not a drive-in. However, think the food and drinks are of a comparable quality.
The Varisty is where I go when I am longing for a West Virginia style hot dog…boiled hot dog with my choice of toppings. I like to get ketchup and slaw. My husband got a “heavy” but was not such a fan of the chili (sauce). Next time, he says he’ll get a cheese dog like my daughter.
They both enjoyed the famous Varsity Orange drink, which I can’t drink because of an allergy. We all enjoyed the onion rings and peach pies.
Frankly, the liking peach pie was as surprise for me. I am not normally much of a fan of fried pies.
If you want the full original Varsity experience or have a nostalgic connection to the original, this is probably not the location for you. However, if you want less of a crowd and Varsity food, you should give it a try.
