A Taste of Franklin
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 By  Staff Reports Published 
6:08 am Saturday, March 9, 2019

A Taste of Franklin

FRANKLIN LIVING— Mason Jar on Main opened in downtown Red Bay in September 2015. The hometown café offers made-to-order breakfasts and daily lunch specials, serving up favorites like philly steaks, chicken fingers, scrumptious soups and the signature Mason Burger. The restaurant is a popular spot for dine-in and carry-out, and visitors praise the food as well as the cheery atmosphere and friendly service.

Try your hand at making owner Sherrie Farris’ chocolate cobbler.

Chocolate cobbler

1 ½ cups of hot water

½ cup of cocoa

1 stick of butter

1 cup of self-rising flour

1 teaspoon of vanilla

½ cup of milk

1 ¾ cups of sugar

Mix all together and bake with love at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.


Photos by April Warhurst

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