Author: Pam Gillis

There’s nothing better than a warm pound cake right out of the oven with butter spread on top and a hot cup of coffee. I don’t know if anyone else spreads butter on theirs but you’ve got to try it. This recipe is my sister-in-law’s, Gail Gillis. She’s a wonderful cook and can whip up a perfect pound cake in her sleep! Mine was not as good as hers but practice makes perfect, as the old saying goes.   So I was curious and discovered this is where the phrase originated. The quote “practice makes perfect” is a proverb that…

I’m happy to announce DJ’s Steak & Seafood as our November Restaurant of the Month for “At Home With Pam.”   DJ’s has been in business for 20 years and in that time it has become a South Georgia staple for steak and seafood. Located on the Fitzgerald Highway, DJ’s is open Thursday from 5-9 pm, Friday from 4-9:30 pm and Saturdays from 4-9:30. If eating early to beat the crowds seems appealing to you, they offer early bird specials for the first hour they are open. DJ’s offers a rather large menu for all taste buds that includes catfish, shrimp,…

I’m happy to announce GLOW Aesthetics as our November Business of the Month for “At Home With Pam.”  Mallory O’Brien is a Nurse Practitioner and has over 15 years of healthcare experience in many areas, including operating room, a certified athletic trainer, and working with a local doctor in Douglas. GLOW Aesthetics offers the most innovative, non-invasive, anti-aging and aesthetic treatments to improve the way you look and feel. Botox, Daxxify, Emface, Emsculpt and weight-loss injections are just a few treatments available.They also offer financing services.  GLOW is currently offering half-price off all services, excluding injections, so don’t wait, call their…

To say our lives will never be the same is an understatement. Who would have ever thought that such a natural disaster would touch our State in such a way as this, especially our County? After all the hype for years by the Weather Channel or weather outlets that we were going to get hit by a hurricane and nothing culminated to the extent they expressed, we were not prepared, or at least our family wasn’t. It really became real to me when the first few trees hit the ground and shook our home. It was a night I will…

We were blessed to host a couple at our home for a weekend from St. Vincent, Bro. Cecil Richards and his wife Carol. Bro. Cecil is the pastor of Kingstown Baptist Church in St. Vincent and he also has other associational duties. He is very active in preparing and organizing our mission trips each summer on the islands and that is no easy task. Coordinating daily transportation and where we will be ministering each day is exhausting, to say the least. He’s a trooper and completely thrilled to be able to assist our group. As I’ve written in a previous…

We are very proud to announce that  “Mike’s Golf Carts & Powersports” has been named our Business of the Month for September. Mike Rogers began selling golf carts at his home in 1994 and has expanded to where it is now at 529A Bowens Mill Road in Douglas, GA. They carry many brands such as CAN-AM, EZ-Go, Club Car, Yamaha and  Bad Boy lawn mowers.  Free delivery is available up to a 300-mile radius.   You can check out their website at mikesgolfcartsga.com to view the new and pre-owned inventory. A repair and parts department is readily available to assist…

I am pleased to announce that Harper’s Cafe has been named our Restaurant of the Month for September. Harper’s is located at 1494 US Hwy. 221 N, better known to many as the West Green Highway, here in Douglas, Georgia. The cafe has been owned and operated for many years by Robert Harper and his family. Zack and Kayla Vaughn are the current operators and are excited to continue serving the best breakfast and southern lunch dishes in this area. Fried and baked chicken, catfish and shrimp, pork chops, and spaghetti are just a few of the entrees on the…

If there’s one dessert that I would say is my “go-to,” it would be Chocolate Delight. Why? Because it’s quick, easy and affordable. And who doesn’t love Cool Whip, cream cheese and chocolate all rolled into a one-dish dessert? Have you ever witnessed at social gatherings, either church or family get-togethers, someone tends to bring their signature dishes over and over? I remember my mother-in-law always made banana split cake. It was one of my favorites but I have probably only made it a few times. Other family favorites I remember were chicken and dumplings, egg pie, chicken and rice,…

July is always a busy month, trying to squeeze in all the mission work, grandkids’ time, seminar hours required, and enjoying a little downtime, which there’s not much left.   I can’t believe school is about to start back!  I remember my summers during junior high and high school working in the tobacco patch or gathering tomatoes and peppers to earn some money for school clothes or a special item I had my hopes of saving enough for.   Early mornings, extremely hot weather and not much money for a day’s work but we all had a good time being…

Modern Grace Boutique has been named our Business of the Month for July. Their store is full of beautiful women’s clothing from dresses, short sets, tops and much more. Modern Grace is proud to announce they sell their own brand of clothing. Their clothing is not only cute and trendy but affordable; most everything is $39.95 or less. Be on the lookout for the live sale Tuesday, July 11th, and you can also shop online at moderngraceboutique.com. They are open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00. Come in and meet Ashlyn and her staff…