Restaurant Reviews

I am going to post reviews of restaurants that my family and I visit. Hattiesburg has some really good restaurants. My first review will be for The Magic Tomato.

Grape Salad (For My Friend Laura)

I made this grape salad for a Families with Chinese Children (FCC) swimming party last year. It was a HUGE hit! It has become one of my family's favorites. I hope you enjoy it!

Creamy Grape Salad

1 1/2 lb. green seedless grapes (washed and stemmed)
1 1/2 lb. black seedless grapes (washed and stemmed)
1 1/2 lb. red seedless grapes (washed and stemmed)
2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese (softened)
1 c. sugar
2 pkgs, vanilla sugar (found in German specialty groceries) (or sub. 2 t. vanilla extract
1 16 oz. carton of sour cream
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
3/4 c. brown sugar

In large mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla sugar or flavoring. Mix well. Add sour cream and mix until smooth.


In a large bowl, using a rubber spatula, pour mixture over grapes. Stir gently making sure that all grapes are covered. Spoon grape mixture into large bowl or into an oblong baking dish.

In separate bowl, combine brown sugar and nuts. Sprinkle over grape mixture and lightly cover. Store in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before eating.

Welcome!

I wanted to thank each person who has taken the time to visit my new blog. I will be posting my favorite recipes along with stories about why they are special to me. I will include photos whenever possible.

Late this summer I will be traveling to China with my mom and dad. We are adopting a baby girl and my dad and I plan to eat our way through China one interesting dish at a time. Chicken feet...here we come!