Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Happy Mardi Gras!
We have our beads and another king cake (that's 3 this season if you're keeping count)- Happy Mardi Gras! 
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Grand Ole Opry
I've been inspired by others and have started a "30 before 30" list.* One of the items on my list is to be a tourist in my own town. I feel like I'm doing pretty well on that one. Keith and I recently added the Grand Ole Opry to the places we've been in Nashville. The show was so eclectic. There were old school country acts like Marty Stuart, Little Jimmy Dickens and Bill Anderson. Country music icons like Vince Gill and Allison Kraus. And Crystal Bowersox from American Idol. It was a different and fun date night.
*I haven't decided if I'm going to post my list.
Reason 1: I don't have 30 things yet.
Reason 2: If I post it, I'm going to feel accountable, and I don't know if I'm ready for that kind of pressure :)
*I haven't decided if I'm going to post my list.Reason 1: I don't have 30 things yet.
Reason 2: If I post it, I'm going to feel accountable, and I don't know if I'm ready for that kind of pressure :)
Friday, March 4, 2011
Photo Friday
This time last year Keith and I were in Barbados hanging out on the beach and in the water
at horse races
and polo matches
spotting green monkeys
eating excellent food 
and enjoying beautiful sunsets
I'm about ready for another vacation.
at horse races
and polo matches
spotting green monkeys
eating excellent food 
and enjoying beautiful sunsets
I'm about ready for another vacation.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Use your imagination
Keith and his dad have been working so hard.
Not only is the brick down, but the old firebox is out
the new one is in, the stone is here and we've finally decided on a plan for our built-in cabinets and shelves. It will look something like this:
It's all coming together!
Not only is the brick down, but the old firebox is out
the new one is in, the stone is here and we've finally decided on a plan for our built-in cabinets and shelves. It will look something like this:
It's all coming together!
Monday, February 21, 2011
King Cake
Growing up in south Mississippi, I ate king cake every year during Mardi Gras. When I moved to Nashville it became very difficult to find king cake... or someone who even knew what it was. Last year I was determined to have king cake once again. I ordered one from Paul's Pastry and had it shipped from Picayune, MS. 
This year my craving for king cake returned, but thanks to local organic grocery store, The Turnip Truck, I was able to have a fresh, blueberry king cake after just a quick trip downtown. I will admit, I was a little hesitant to try The Turnip Truck's version. They use carrots, beets, and spinach juices to color the sugar, but I'm so glad I blocked that part out and tried a bite. It was delicious.
We continued our 2011 Nashville king cake tasting with a king cake from Merridee's Breadbasket, a wonderful bakery/deli in downtown Franklin. This time Keith and I decided to share and we had the fam over for a New Orleans style dinner. Merridee's king cake did not disappoint in appearance and it had the baby baked inside as it should be (The Turnip Truck doesn't honor that tradition for legal reasons); however, Merridee's only does one version- cinnamon. I can't speak for everyone that tried it, but my tastebuds crave the cream cheese/fruity filling.
This year my craving for king cake returned, but thanks to local organic grocery store, The Turnip Truck, I was able to have a fresh, blueberry king cake after just a quick trip downtown. I will admit, I was a little hesitant to try The Turnip Truck's version. They use carrots, beets, and spinach juices to color the sugar, but I'm so glad I blocked that part out and tried a bite. It was delicious.We continued our 2011 Nashville king cake tasting with a king cake from Merridee's Breadbasket, a wonderful bakery/deli in downtown Franklin. This time Keith and I decided to share and we had the fam over for a New Orleans style dinner. Merridee's king cake did not disappoint in appearance and it had the baby baked inside as it should be (The Turnip Truck doesn't honor that tradition for legal reasons); however, Merridee's only does one version- cinnamon. I can't speak for everyone that tried it, but my tastebuds crave the cream cheese/fruity filling.
In case you were wondering, Nick and Aimee ended up with the baby. That's 2 years in a row. Dorrolls, next year's Mardi Gras celebration/king cake tasting is at your house!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Round 4,308,190
I'm sure you're all getting tired of these posts, but... it snowed. Again. At this point, I think Darcy is even over it, and that's saying a lot! Here's the obligatory Darcy picture from the latest snowfall.
And I saw this on my drive to work. (Photo courtesy of my 4 year old Blackberry.) 
It's supposed to be in the 50's Sunday and Monday and 60's Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank goodness!
And I saw this on my drive to work. (Photo courtesy of my 4 year old Blackberry.) 
It's supposed to be in the 50's Sunday and Monday and 60's Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank goodness!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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