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!
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 outthe 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
Thursday, February 3, 2011
The Bluebird Cafe
Keith and I went to The Bluebird Cafe last weekend for a charity event. Songwriters Rivers Rutherford ("Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" Brooks & Dunn), Gary Burr ("In a Week or Two" Diamond Rio), Jim Photoglo ("Fishin' in the Dark" The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), and Georgia Middleman ("I'm In" Keith Urban) sat in a circle and took turns telling stories and playing their hits. 
It was seriously one of my favorite things I've done in Nashville. Check out the schedule here and go!
*We were actually closer than the picture makes it look.
It was seriously one of my favorite things I've done in Nashville. Check out the schedule here and go!*We were actually closer than the picture makes it look.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Snow & Sun
From this...
to this...
We've had an unusually snowy winter, but on Saturday the sun came out and temperatures went up. Keith, Darcy and I met Aimee and Jack at the park for a 3 mile hike. It was just what I needed to get through the next round of snow and cold weather. *Obviously, Darcy was excited to be spending some time outdoors.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
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