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One such person, who meets the above listed criteria, is our friend Bonnie. She and her husband Virgil are members of our church family at Central Baptist s I’ve often mentioned in this column, I love to eat, but I dislike cooking intensely. Therefore, family and friends who love to cook and are talented at the culinary arts hold a special place in my heart.I told Bonnie that on the RARE occasions when I cook for company, I serve ONE meat, TWO sides, bread and ONE dessert.

Well, I exaggerate somewhat. She served roast, pork tenderloin, crock pot corn, mashed potatoes, rice, green beans, congealed salad, rolls, coconut cake and cherry o’ cream pie. All of it was slap-your-grandmatwo-times good.

Bonnie said, “I like for people to have choices.”

There you go; that’s what A+ cooks do.

After lunch (dinner), I asked Bonnie if she would consider opening up a meat ‘n three restaurant. Unfor- tunately, she said, “No.” Oh, well. You can’t blame a “Pooh-sized” girl for trying.

Since I love Southern cuisine, recently Mike and I joined our new friends Rich,

Mona and Mickie to eat at Red’s Little School House Restaurant at 20 Gardner

Photo By Mike Wallace For The Observer

on Feb. 2. Located at 234 N. Gay St., Suite C3, the “better-for-you” brand will feature menu items aimed at offering the Auburn community unique and exciting flavor profiles and provide health-conscious guests with nutritious meals that are budget-friendly.

The restaurant is owned and operated by local entrepreneur Mark Weeks, who is no stranger to the restaurant business. Weeks began working in the town. With his years of experience in the restaurant industry, Weeks is able to lead his staff with the understanding of what it is like to be in each role in a restaurant. Weeks was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, but after spending several years living in