tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12254314207737562292024-02-08T00:47:35.756-05:00Pork and ButterbeansA true story about love and monotony and food and...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-64122854696264594702012-11-28T00:14:00.004-05:002012-11-28T00:26:35.177-05:00All she wants is a little respect...That's right! Respect the <b>Waffle of Insane Greatness...</b><br />
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The potatoes are tossed with jalapenos that give them just enough heat to be exciting, but not so much you can't taste the rest of the meal. The biscuits are also gargantuan. Real cheddar cheese on the eggs is a plus. Nothin' against American cheese, but sometimes you want the real thing. And the bacon, oh my, the bacon. Crunchy in consistency and rich in color, with a hint of happiness and love... Jim Gaffigan would be<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaK9bjLy3v4&feature=youtu.be"> proud.</a></div>
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Aretha's has a cozy, friendly feel. Make sure you have time to relax and enjoy a coffee or beer or a mixture of both, because the wait is long... but worth it! <i>- my mug shot courtesy of <a href="http://discriminating-tastes.blogspot.com/">a good friend</a></i></div>
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Next time I fully intend to beat this guy's record (7 monster pancakes in 20 minutes), because these pancakes would totally be worth the pain...</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">One more thing! At the risk of sounding like a complete freak, I must say, bathrooms are very important to me... temperature, color, accents and hooks! Golly, hooks are cheap and so many restrooms are sorely lacking a proper place to hang my purse. Aretha's passed this test with flying colors!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/109/854031/restaurant/Aretha-Frankensteins-Chattanooga"><img alt="Aretha Frankensteins on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/854031/biglogo.gif" style="border: none; height: 34px; padding: 0px; width: 104px;" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-212616856210413032012-06-14T22:20:00.003-04:002012-11-28T00:27:06.325-05:00Tasty indeed...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Could this place possibly have picked a more appropriate name? I submit that they could not. Tasty's is the place to go in Fernandina for fresh, messy, sloppy, sauce-running-down-your-wrists burger! And the fries... I need a moment... </div>
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ok, I'm back from my fry-dream. As I was saying, the fries are delectable, delicious and demanding of a lot of napkins. The place has a great diner feel to it and I love chilling at a picnic table outside. We watched a storm roll in while feasting like burger kings and queens. No, not the greasy fast food kind of "burger royalty". The "Fit for Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee" kind of meal. </div>
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And here is what I gorged myself on...</div>
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These fries were incredible... I mean, LOOK at them! They should be outlawed. I'm not kidding. Well, maybe I'm kidding, because I would hate to have a criminal record because of french fries. ANYWAY, what I particularly liked about these babies were the fact that they were Chili Cheese Fries without the chili. Dusted in chili powder, they give the impression of chili without the soggy, greasy sauce. The cheese is creamy and melty, but still allows the fries to maintain the perfect consistency... that fantastical realm between soft and crunchy. Oh yeah, you know what I'm talkin' 'bout. </div>
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I'm not ashamed, well, maybe a little ashamed, to say that I very literally had to cover them with a napkin to keep from hurting myself. I really wanted to eat every last one and then bang on the door until they served me more. </div>
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<span id="internal-source-marker_0.39377902867272496"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So a couple of friends have been going on about how wonderful the Fried Chicken and Waffles are at </span><a href="http://metrodiner.com/" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Metro Diner</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> here in Jacksonville. And doggone it! Now I have a hankerin’! (With talk like that, you’d think I was from the South... oh wait! I am!)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anyway, I found a </span><a href="http://eatdrinkman.blogspot.com/2009/05/panko-breaded-fried-chicken-sandwiches.html" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">simple recipe for Panko Fried Chicken</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from Eat, Drink, Man. Pretty straight forward. But since my waffle maker is still being held hostage (long story), my hubby whipped up a batch of his magically delicious pancakes.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Behold the transformation from naked tenderloins to golden-fried goodness, from blobs of lumpy batter to sun-shaped cakes of happiness. </span></span><br />
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<p>Trying to eat out less, so I whipped up this baby. Some pulled pork from the Publix deli, Wickles sweet & spicy pickles, bbq sauce and cheddar cheese. Nom nom pizzafest! Can I get a yum yum? </p>
<p>While I would prefer homemade dough, when you're pressed for time Publix's bakery pizza dough is an acceptable substitute. It rises beautifully. For the best results, toss the dough, brush it with olive oil and pop it in the oven for a few minutes. </p>
<p>Deeeeelicious! <br>
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<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/44/1634933/restaurant/Riverside/Bold-Bean-Coffee-Jacksonville"><img alt="Bold Bean Coffee on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1634933/biglink.gif" style="border: none; height: 146px; width: 200px;" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-21733440530209184162012-03-25T12:26:00.001-04:002012-03-25T12:26:56.172-04:00A pancake to inspire<b id="internal-source-marker_0.7437345227226615"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Breakfast is the most wonderfully magical meal. The natural combination of sweet and savory is the perfect way to start any day. I was recently inspired by <a href="http://discriminating-tastes.blogspot.com/"><i>my friend Meg</i></a> to try a new (and incredibly easy) pancake: The Dutch Baby or German Pancake. It’s quite simple to whip up and is perfect for 2. Just follow <i><a href="http://discriminating-tastes.blogspot.com/2012/01/farewell-2011-part-1.html">the recipe</a> </i>and voila! You have a beautiful conduit for all manner of toppings. </span></b><br />
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Cheers! Happy Eating!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-64334054198658091442012-01-09T08:54:00.001-05:002012-01-09T08:54:46.249-05:00A little monday boost<div><p>Breakfast of champions... greek yogurt, vanilla almond granola, honey and fresh strawberries.  Oh! And not to be forgotten... sunshine! (Inside is ok, because I'm not squinting)</p>
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<br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoettHE4SSbNSti2eLcchCx6tRvMkReI9Xes3pFZ4P2wSlk1bO7zfstqnaQGeNcW3l5ywWDdj4j2tN5276lNBy-qRowX8gKuRthMf0XX8RXWv-CEU1xqLtUFW4CcsWRPzbQgl_je4t7Qo/' /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-18890683516886779912011-10-09T00:02:00.001-04:002011-10-09T00:03:39.187-04:00The Village Bread Cafe<div style="background-color: transparent;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5889908256940544" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I should start by saying that I love when a restaurant serves breakfast all day. It just makes sense. Why stop serving breakfast foods? Who determined that eggs, pancakes, grits, hashbrowns, etc, etc, had to be eaten </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">only </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">before 11am. Or even worse... 10:30am!? I say we stick it to the man and declare that all restaurants serving breakfast should serve it all day long! Heck! Why not serve foods like pizza and cold chicken with it? Those are great foods to munch in the morning. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anyway, let’s get my train of thought back on track. Especially considering the fact that Village Bread Cafe serves breakfast... wait for it... ALL DAY!! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, what makes the above rant even funnier is that I’ve never actually ordered their breakfast. My hubby feasted upon gigantic, puffy pancakes that were about to float off his plate. And my Dad has enjoyed their eggs & grits with toast (baked in house), but I’ve never actually partaken of the breakfast goods.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To be completely honest, I’m a one trick pony with their food. I always, always get the Village Veggie Pizza with a side of Slaw (and occasionally a salad, as seen below). Believe me, there is a reason for that. It is absolutely, without a doubt, as sure as the day is long, the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">best </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">personal size pizza in Jacksonville. It’s not traditional pizza crust. Rather it’s baked on ciabatta (also made in house), but my oh my it is amazing. The goat cheese and mozzarella, piled high with fresh tomatoes, red onions and olives. I’m salivating just thinking about it. We intend to go there for dinner next week. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maybe </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ll try something new. Like breakfast.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Florida, we really only have two seasons: summer and pseudo-winter. During the summer time, I often lay around my house with the AC cranking and the fans at full speed praying for clouds to offer some respite from the blazing sun. I feel like a<a href="http://bizarremd.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/morlock.jpg"> Morlock</a> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">in those months, squinting and cringing in the harsh light. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But pseudo-winter... now there’s a different story! Scarves, sweaters, coats, boots, hats! I love it all. But most of all, I love the food. Hot soup and sandwiches, chili, stew. So to my utmost joy and exultation, I have discovered Soup’s On. Granted it’s not cold outside just yet, but I’m counting down the days. And while I’m at it, I’m enjoying some “made-fresh with local ingredients” soup from Soup’s On.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So far I’ve had the Carrot & Apple soup (I enjoyed it hot, but it can also be served cold); Wild Mushroom & Barley Soup with an open-faced Roasted Eggplant sandwich with goat cheese; and Apricot & Red Lentil Soup with a Portobello Mushroom sandwich. My hubby has twice supped happily on French Onion soup (he ate a whole pint the first time). </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Sorry some of the pictures are blurry and the food half-eaten... usually I’m too excited about the food to remember to take a picture until it’s too late)</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="474px;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/5-DtrezbrDOnQh6Jw2QUvFJAXLIeutVKbNFqPS9hbidsby7maDKhYflxnDpDJjXwqZ-5B3QtblIbwKLliNZP8daenScQU1ABtBUOQ0R-1B1kDDCIRTw" width="632px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wild Mushroom & Barley with Roasted Eggplant</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
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</div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">French Onion Soup with Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Sandwich</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><img height="496px;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/GPYbo3PHOt6yNhMzoFewjAdg76YCamYgw0EDI328etUbSd5rTvY0aOtT38Omgtwj7g67X1Xao3YE5QoNdgr0h6LwCettbLBzpA4m9gWGIF5xNBoyffw" width="661px;" /></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Apricot & Red Lentil Soup and Portobello, Arugula & Pepper Jack Sandwich</span></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Can’t forget the tea! This was delightfully refreshing: Citronella Tea</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No, not the stuff you put in candles to keep the bugs away. But it is just delicious enough to chase the summer blues away. =)</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><img height="560px;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/qBMYfx09dqCWcBNtq75K0naFdt7-rYUKrFp9S1XkeUV9loehYnZ-FEOXQDFQvxsrPcNi5ysNYocRr5CIh7KOSzW0O1m2Qlg1OizoY3-xE4BykK1Ht3M" width="420px;" /></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yum! Yum! Happy Eating! Tchau! Tchau!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/44/1596538/restaurant/Riverside/Soups-On-Jacksonville-Jacksonville"><img alt="Soup's On Jacksonville on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1596538/biglogo.gif" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; height: 34px; width: 104px;" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com2Riverside, Jacksonville, FL, USA30.30983648694848 -81.693295320943130.298209986948482 -81.711324820943091 30.321462986948479 -81.6752658209431tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-76964697991776038542011-09-06T21:30:00.011-04:002011-09-07T15:22:26.781-04:00Oh the places you'll go...<div style="background-color: transparent; "><div style="background-color: transparent; "><div style="background-color: transparent; "><div style="background-color: transparent; "><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: transparent; "><span id="internal-source-marker_0.8855568615254015" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">and the showers you'll throw!</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: transparent; "><span id="internal-source-marker_0.8855568615254015" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; background-color: transparent; "><span id="internal-source-marker_0.8855568615254015" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">For me baby & wedding showers are usually tossed into the same category as Mary Kay & Pampered Chef parties; that category being “Things I Avoid If At All Possible”. I would much rather hang out and watch<a href="http://www.jaguars.com/"> a game</a> with my hubby then ooh and aah over shiny things and baby blankets. But anyone who came to my sisters recent Baby Shower never would have believed that for a second. </span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Not including weeks of idea swapping, tossing, renewing, crumpling, uncrumpling and finally, deciding, my Mom, Little Sister and I spent about 15 hours (9 in a row... from 6pm to 3am) rearranging furniture and decorating for this Baby Extravaganza. It’s wasn’t a shower... it was a Deluge! And it was worth every minute.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">We enlisted the help of old faithful - The World Wide Web - in our quest to find </span><a href="http://www.creative-baby-shower-ideas.com/a-dr-seuss-baby-shower.html"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">the perfect decorations</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "> for a </span><a href="http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/2009/07/baby-shower-ideas-dr-seuss.html"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Dr. Seuss themed shower</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">. We made out like bandits! In our preparation for the big day, we shopped at </span><a href="http://www.michaels.com/"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Michaels </span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">, </span><a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/home/home.jsp"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Joann’s</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "> and </span><a href="http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">The Dollar Tree.</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "> It was exhausting and a bit of strain on the brain. I think I cracked a little at Dollar Tree...</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/22NxGrhcVXgyNT0FKVH1mLvuJmky1Fo2GUa8JTrtJrr9o2BwENgEcQ_S3j17lGah3Rizd2wQoAflTPoUZl9H_FS99cY82BAOljgnXzCLn7ZnFbaDCB0" width="416px;" height="312px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">In the end, we came home with bags and bags of all manner of bright and Suessy things. </span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">The following Friday, the real fun began...</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;background-color: transparent; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sc071rlw-gg4U7tnUR34XuRIk6GMmoLOy9Er9Hm7yiEXA6Un_V_I8LmV5roBLO7S0GiDZyS5BO4H8p9ObqQVcPlOQwHNcBZGxbPLPlPSaNdswxnue3A" width="286px;" height="214px;" /> <img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/VQXHYRDTlqijog0q9ajtm4ro8TJZl_wnrSiIWNRBhx9Haaai_MxhRGLG8SZDw1U6_y2L0PCCDGls4-prP7qZ2P_BqZKlUdfa7qt282wjuLG1uNVNq38" width="288px;" height="216px;" /></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">To make our “One of Three Cheese Trees”, I cut a tree shape from poster board and my lil’ sister painted it green. Then we trimmed the edges with bright green pipe cleaners... careful! Hot glue is hot! </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/3jh-8vtODRc5Os04Wpp22v-sMQfZMkuQqAdxFWOe-JLyZhevfTLUrF5z4Sb3d_6hpnLtm_rtiMA5y_Dbqga0pIuU04anFxWlq0-Nt2YPkMMGKhVusdE" width="331px;" height="248px;" /> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jYk3iBuFYFF8m4VbFbEXebVC4D5BKZoSt2qAp5IYZm9yJlWTFCdBcmDO2HU8FyF3gmHNkP3i0b884QHgBJvyzJ7ZrRgXXowCHps4c9iTzXt8Ak1b7Fw" width="282px;" height="376px;" /></span></div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">The diaper cake was a blast to make! Whoa! That was Suessy! Anyway, LeiLani (or Mom... it was late and I can’t remember) had the nifty idea to wrap the pipe cleaners around a pencil to make them twisty. Then we proceeded to shove all manner of baby items around the cake. </span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">To spice up the table clothes we found shiny tissue paper and used generous amounts double-sided tape to make sure the window unit didn’t blow anything away. </span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "> <img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/EKU1wsUPY3MVF8IEb1KhdIjhaGkv7jy0J-hgsYizkqo-7779AfZxyTzOYRAComjS0mPksQ87Ox9pY67-NR4zx0wv2R8MsnCTDcDFHmiF4CvoV43F1AU" width="299px;" height="224px;" /> <img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/utvuC9y9N3J8Dl0Mxe68AiexjjHJxtv9HF6d7mb2k8iXcZIB1_rWHsM8CAr1Q4O_mjMXnJltUIMjEgnDkU_JADOxYEzJyIjEy9hyl5ZNbAx4ZC5pmTY" width="298px;" height="224px;" /></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Just some final touches to the cheese tree... we hot glued puffy blue balls to the tips to make it look a little more festive; and to protect our fingers from the metal pip cleaner tips. We hung Chinese lanterns, balloons, and little paper Hats from the ceiling. We stuck Dr. Seuss characters all over the house, made Truffula trees and even had Thing 1 and Thing 2 running through the front yard ( I failed, much to my dismay, to take a picture of that** ). From the driveway to the bathroom, we went Suessical! And most importantly, it was a hit with our Mommy-to-Be!</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/U758wqSsKbWuw1h3s9U5U-IqWH5HDU9ygZe1p19Xps7P17ZheU_b1gEwfVhI_GKgPW6CgEAv-v3QDY9r8yKd4P27GsN3kM85MocY7Xe_SkmFOCrJE10" width="450px;" height="600px;" /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/BKk7WdINyBh6YER0gs2i5NCLX2jC6hRB-z5_j29Ssv3FdJLSmO_9iPqiTsJ7ztqTNfPaAFfU9NHQPT-mLvxG1uLXX7pQrEPpoPRSp3Ww5fx9eSQOHqA" width="600px;" height="450px;" /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/iSKAF5oaDMn8DYhwjqOpe5mo8t6aQ65TQe0I5n2DfCyHTqtoPG_ckqD1rW8258v0U5qYeSlPZePZDxkyiX0uVJ8g5J2qUezKGeaXOv36LBht8J6uThU" width="600px;" height="450px;" /><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/brCZKQCrRZBD-HKLFgePrcWhNYIC16rGbL6zRQHwSGmc7-r1M4Ei-i2FOpImQas4GcB7DRj5w31RQH2EfRTIX_WRCtf_uhAVp2J_UwiceeiCp9W9Qa4" width="600px;" height="450px;" /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/V1BYBoBgv-wXstD6L3rU0hIzsHXfFfCkmAl8RjKBWp5NedkHQZaI9mxHZB5niTEBcqcVVy3F8AFSQJL_P5rPXf2B4jjKHoAZuh6N0bdRkwhpLxt3qRI" width="600px;" height="450px;" /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rFQ9FhIaWx18WiJJlzYmVWWbS0WPlrzh0qVtN08K_eTV5YiyihrXXvAmzfBiKqFuXFb0zSwMgkFnpnDyMqm-DksNmkMbsdAE_zEzvx743UbQQ1Uq1xc" width="450px;" height="600px;" /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ybsdXcbRDL6MUGu6nHZwzvKgWB_Yo2gcbcqKxnu74TCs-C_Tpq3K_aCNvxncNyWrQdfL2ks9nVIbxCIg3Rf8RZimNv3v8G_ucvn7DdKxq8VPmXQ5H0Y" width="600px;" height="450px;" /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/jLGLx89LBfCKqnTWEC1sdNXV9fmhUC3czSr1_ryyoACnsNvARi5XjlbX93IgabcqziejMksEZkG1HW1y2iwGEk8WIlNIIDP6Rr7HQXlXtzgjaQCGwrk" width="600px;" height="450px;" /></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "></div><div style="text-align: center;background-color: transparent; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nmwvm9dUsNcn7Bm4vNU3mFm9fimm3ZolVNU_45Y2WRs6_bYJfsuFMPo9ttbJ5vNDTXqZfNHayD7omdlVk3t9SAQs6jXnv2yEOB1rw8a84WcNNP-C1DE" width="600px;" height="450px;" /><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/sv5g9YeSoRa7hiX5RCe0GXNrU2Zu-B5wfcER2CSv3LAJUZ4s3HumdtB2TxMHHuoz2cpW9M9XX9FVX90RSz9UeomVWlfTA-bHRt21EuGtEVfeS2W3S0w" width="450px;" height="600px;" /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/l-DlC9THnKEYFvF-dnH-x6pRBpTb7DVZQ9hJLlKMsLH6HY_aK5Rx1KohkfAj02L4W79MZGh7MR2XJQnGDJvIML02WrH-Ymzzocj4CPAKR7cx2RqBBrE" width="600px;" height="450px;" /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/DJ0ZjSs1HLBaFASSlC9O-sNV552vjp61IaUTH3CAZKC-gaocxqYQ6bq9TRC0Ug3GMOVwX_rIB6KDcHeTxHrbUmmLB_FV4esX56rRPxFZmjcuKb4n-gI" width="450px;" height="600px;" /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/c0WWqt_RHKfy-oL7qNLSAe99fS_D66aHU6B6BZnwNubAd7QT8UOl73OeCp31fsDZttrAUHtebYrHsvlluVKmZCo9u6_GAvvgJemQhIoYmfgZGXTyi_I" width="600px;" height="450px;" /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/HOxuTTs64doijVuSzFfCCvXcA8c5g60d9xirbh3XfWPXgNdUXtH38S9hEOqo3S-P5HJ5r2MGzERKlmFNlmmlejKOFji3gL5WniHLs0_MjQ_vsnmjfSk" width="600px;" height="450px;" /><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/IJJwx5ziZpht9NPfu-Ho1L41Ei7Ml6WEoK4lwR45hwn8nPnKR7reXBckKWk0u5ceafgwPrRxRx4ErTykTaPN2_N4MpnOz3h7lnhjYOaCWYTGnFR1G9U" width="450px;" height="600px;" /></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Thing 2 & Thing 3 (Technically I'm Thing 1 because I'm the eldest)</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span">**A word of advice: If you're planning something like this and want to document it, DO NOT rely on yourself to take all the pictures. I was too caught up in the hosting and forgot to take half the pictures I wanted. </span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; ">***I forgot to mention (thank you, <a href="http://www.bethanyvargas.com">Bethany</a> for reminding me) to really get people oohing and aahing, we hung pictures of Courtney when she was a baby. The guests just loved it! We joked about what the Lil' Momma would say when she saw them and I think it was my Mom that guessed it right: "I was such a cute baby!" </div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Happy Eating and Showering! =P</span></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-23723786906572720952011-09-03T19:07:00.003-04:002011-09-03T19:23:04.595-04:00Customization is wow!<div style="background-color: transparent; "><span id="internal-source-marker_0.26187760988250375" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; " >Customization! I made a background all by me onesies. And now I’m trying to figure out how to get around the image upload limit in Blogger. Will I be successful?</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; " >
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<br /></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >The simplicity of it suggests that I really should have figured this out a long time ago.</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >
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<br /></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-49164991467162101582011-09-01T11:39:00.010-04:002011-09-01T19:18:33.185-04:00From the rising of the sun to its setting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7NpeyAny3-GmhLr7yNzldLuWQ285RZgP7y_261J7U0x3c6zc6EvqnfXDamxlwRiwVnRbmO9DPaspBaQeDNAMkv0tYUfm0dkov0Ro5P29j-CVkizGGzh-8AAUMhuJZYmBKYrg4ZDqCAs/s1600/2011-08-20+08.14.52.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7NpeyAny3-GmhLr7yNzldLuWQ285RZgP7y_261J7U0x3c6zc6EvqnfXDamxlwRiwVnRbmO9DPaspBaQeDNAMkv0tYUfm0dkov0Ro5P29j-CVkizGGzh-8AAUMhuJZYmBKYrg4ZDqCAs/s400/2011-08-20+08.14.52.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647416914029137698" /></a>This photo was snapped with my phone whilst driving over a bridge with my mom saying "be careful!" I couldn't get over the way the rays so vividly cut through the clouds. It was breath taking. I captured this on the same day we were going to visit my grandmother's grave. It was the one year anniversary of her death, August 20th. To memorialize her, we sat on a bench near her headstone and ate one of her favorite breakfasts: <a href="http://www.hardees.com/menu/breakfast/sausage-biscuit">Hardees biscuits</a>. (Her favorite was sausage, but Mom went for chicken and I skipped the meat, just egg and cheese please.) <div>
<br /></div><div>Despite my mom's throbbing headache and a sweet, but annoying old lady who would not go away, we had a nice morning. It gave us at least a little time to reflect on the woman we loved and still love. Lately I've been reflecting on her more often. And so this musing took shape in the form of words on a screen...
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<br /></div><div>On August 20th, 2010 Mammaw passed away. She was a beautiful woman in a spectrum of ways; a true southern lady. She wouldn't dare leave the house unless her hair was fixed and her stockings were on. A hard working mother, wife & friend, she gave of herself completely until she took her last breath. <div>
<br /></div><div>She fostered my love for food at a very young age. Waking up to her <a href="http://literalminded.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/fried-eggs-in-bacon-grease/">frying eggs in bacon grease</a> (in theory: disgusting, in reality: <b>delicious</b>) or skipping <a href="http://s2.hubimg.com/u/1476165_f520.jpg">school lunch</a> to have an egg sandwich will always be some of my favorite memories. And oh boy! could she cook a roast! Or fried chicken and gravy! or chicken pot pie! or biscuits! (I apologize for the punctuation overdose, but if you had experienced this food, you'd be <i>exclaiming </i>too!) Anything she set her mind to, she could cook.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Thankfully, she passed that trait onto <a href="http://mommasmuffins.blogspot.com/">my mother</a>. Mom's forte is baking, but really if she were given the ingredients of the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/chopped/index.html?vty=/chopped/">"Chopped"</a> crew, she could whip up a tasty dish in 30 minutes or less. Drat! I'm making myself hungry!</div><div>
<br /></div><div>She not only passed on the cooking gene, but the industrious one as well. My mother worked hard to help our Mammaw, forfeiting a job of her own and even time with her family to assist her as she aged. And the aging process was not always easy or graceful for Mammaw. However, she always wanted my mom to be successful at everything she did. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>So I diverge a little to remind my mom of that; seeing that she started a new job this week (yay!). Mammaw may have been her <i>biggest</i> fan, but she is just one of many <i>big </i>fans. We're all rooting for her to succeed. And Mammaw would be to. </div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-4832139475878271122011-07-24T23:24:00.009-04:002011-07-25T00:12:53.480-04:00Donut feel like forever...<div style="text-align: left;">to me it does.</div><div><br /></div><div>Once again I've put this off for over a month. I'm sure I would be motivated to post more if I knew I had more followers. But since I'll never be Julie Powell I should be content to enjoy posting for the simple pleasure of writing about something I love... life & food. And since life has been busy as of late (fyi: learning a new language is hard) I suppose I'll take a brief moment to blog about the latter. </div><div><br /></div><div>The specific food of the moment is the all powerful Donut. Not just any donut. It's a Julie Darling Donut. Behold...</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvzGTT2IwQLnjFUIpc3tgJO4Cbyj05g5XDTenD4fpX_v6CdBLBbc6YX8CE6dRbyMYtW59Ep0RRaiCz6f0qWcweTLNuP3I9DEKmcOl6IyMTpLiZoFzQHFYdUUlBnY9ycdPDjNxl0QlAW4/s320/100_1736.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633131006538356034" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>The work of art you see here is a Pancake 'n Bacon donut. No, not <i>bacon bits</i>. Puh-lease. These folks do it right. They fry the bacon in house, crumble it up and sprinkle it on the icing like Tinkerbell's fairy dust. Pure magic. And, naturally, if you have donuts, you must serve decent coffee. Once again, Julie Darling did not fail to please. Bold, tasty coffee and a lovely little lounge with couches on which one can sit and enjoy said coffee. </div><div><br /></div><div>Julie Darling is just one more brick in the wall of evidence that proves Chattanooga is one of the best cities in America. </div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the photos below. And be careful not to let the drool puddle up on the keyboard. It's rather damaging.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5LlYDyiseR4m5QSdLGh6qWFGHGqY368XazSH8ZewEx69KLuZ9u5qFbT8tlghx0c8wo2U5JnWe6trOeYXQEU2Kme7k-AYqMmaMs8sKHBXXw1TGLbImyvP0gGR4NGCkxyIDHpXIlri2G8/s1600/P1080899.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo16m2IpcQzcLOHrhiGe2VsdKc7yHmwntjKsWdcJcEeRqUorgj7gCTI9WuxBEfSlyF36sE2DXAnkLPoPxut9y7N92NkASlmz8ZwspXGZfzSkhhXP4R9FABaP3rpeNfQEpw41LinGhzUDs/s1600/P1080897.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo16m2IpcQzcLOHrhiGe2VsdKc7yHmwntjKsWdcJcEeRqUorgj7gCTI9WuxBEfSlyF36sE2DXAnkLPoPxut9y7N92NkASlmz8ZwspXGZfzSkhhXP4R9FABaP3rpeNfQEpw41LinGhzUDs/s320/P1080897.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633135748012769538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Bavarian Cream</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrO0C3ME8xRwldzYpJxibHIPwfZlRKyGQEyibU6pUiJEJfz2im9DtfWgDncFcSHytL9l0RUOCdHHGQKZLsFUn_tYlgyv1cCHk3yDOrF9ZVpzIZ4JXftlepb6RiwIeRVmnK67bUHxj8w0/s1600/P1080892.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrO0C3ME8xRwldzYpJxibHIPwfZlRKyGQEyibU6pUiJEJfz2im9DtfWgDncFcSHytL9l0RUOCdHHGQKZLsFUn_tYlgyv1cCHk3yDOrF9ZVpzIZ4JXftlepb6RiwIeRVmnK67bUHxj8w0/s320/P1080892.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633135740002411346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Tangerine</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMbWXY3a8sHa3tqIA648Nbx756KQBel8iT-7w5LivxdYgl5xKQJGallki_c7L4vRbBTMtknPe0ubLfK7E_36LYOOP3RjYes4HUNV1qldQyBH605EcZgmgHtBCJd8uH0NXVqqXNQIOUCI/s1600/P1080884.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMbWXY3a8sHa3tqIA648Nbx756KQBel8iT-7w5LivxdYgl5xKQJGallki_c7L4vRbBTMtknPe0ubLfK7E_36LYOOP3RjYes4HUNV1qldQyBH605EcZgmgHtBCJd8uH0NXVqqXNQIOUCI/s320/P1080884.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633135739369626322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Pancake 'n Bacon</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDFdCNd3mCzxXhwM9S9zS7roN2nMDBhR0-7qeDj2-7I_NGq52ttNdL1naUgjbpJ_pnBBYppyHjsf83BSNRrZeYzBPcOuXl9H2n7r831Id0p9sBud2RFxP0c-0V1qB1wsa4-deETT689BU/s1600/100_1733.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDFdCNd3mCzxXhwM9S9zS7roN2nMDBhR0-7qeDj2-7I_NGq52ttNdL1naUgjbpJ_pnBBYppyHjsf83BSNRrZeYzBPcOuXl9H2n7r831Id0p9sBud2RFxP0c-0V1qB1wsa4-deETT689BU/s320/100_1733.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633135731272180754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Classic Chocolate Frosted</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5LlYDyiseR4m5QSdLGh6qWFGHGqY368XazSH8ZewEx69KLuZ9u5qFbT8tlghx0c8wo2U5JnWe6trOeYXQEU2Kme7k-AYqMmaMs8sKHBXXw1TGLbImyvP0gGR4NGCkxyIDHpXIlri2G8/s320/P1080899.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633135748140086578" style="text-align: left; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Happy Eating!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">(thanks, <a href="http://discriminating-tastes.blogspot.com/">Megan </a>for the use of your pictures!)</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/109/1509460/restaurant/Julie-Darling-Donuts-Chattanooga"><img alt="Julie Darling Donuts on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1509460/minilink.gif" style="border:none;width:130px;height:36px" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-66868842821380006972011-06-14T23:12:00.002-04:002011-06-14T23:21:51.139-04:00Sneak PeekAfter spending way too much of my life uploading and organizing pictures from our trip, I was positively exhausted. Aside from that, I'm not feeling too well. Perhaps it's all the blasted smoke in the air... Florida is on fire... again. <div><br /></div><div>My apologies, I'm just whining now. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I at least wanted to post <i>something </i>to gain a sense of accomplishment. And 'to see good because of my hard work.' </div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTd6uQhnInoYAUmN0KvhVRR7okcgaZpV8hyZv02f38rPzQvsoptarWPaws1Y_RpNFPepUB7H7w_gtptl29hmass-qQRjTkTsZMplBdxP6MJg9fpWI-GrZqgXs8cnKboIjv1qWlBlewa8/s1600/100_1731.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTd6uQhnInoYAUmN0KvhVRR7okcgaZpV8hyZv02f38rPzQvsoptarWPaws1Y_RpNFPepUB7H7w_gtptl29hmass-qQRjTkTsZMplBdxP6MJg9fpWI-GrZqgXs8cnKboIjv1qWlBlewa8/s320/100_1731.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618279299508019058" /></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSiy4j040QpflwHlZSqdt-c_0pqaZrA15nLkbo0CbMmGc9jqTKyn9gejAm9USKPoXB33xEMOSAZFWOScko8oPK2lfg3wY84AZBFOtOymVbpHLeruCosyWhmxR7pRMkRc1IPXEkgdJdaQ/s320/100_1738.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618279746164703602" /></div><div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-85896084856315235232011-06-11T21:31:00.002-04:002011-06-11T21:35:36.212-04:00Chattanooga Revisited...So we are once again in our home away from home. The trip has been exciting to say the least; from jellyfish and penguins to a church on fire to homemade Chicago-style hotdogs. Tons of pictures soon to follow.<br /><br />But that will have to wait. I leave now to indulge in fish tacos with zesty corn salsa and jalapeno guacamole! Yum!<br /><br />Bon Apétite!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-348132082245311842011-04-29T22:50:00.010-04:002011-06-12T18:50:37.797-04:00When the moon hits your eye...<div style="text-align: left;">like a Carmine's Pizza Pie (or lasagna or manicotti...), that's Amore!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ate at Carmine's just this evening and had to come home and immediately write the review... no hesitation or procrastination, as usual. This is the second time I've enjoyed this restaurant and like a good wine or cheese, it gets better with age. I only imagine this place will become more and more popular and will join the ranks of Riverside's best eateries.</div><div><br /></div><div>My hubby and I had a date night, so we started with "a little sumpin' sumpin'" ale (<a href="http://www.lagunitas.com/">Lagunita</a>'s), which was offered on the honor system upon request. By that I mean I asked if we could have a beer while we waited for our table and he said, "Why yes!" No tab necessary, just an honest agreement that we would pay up once we were sat. I dig that kind of service!</div><div><br /></div><div>So anyway, on to the important stuff... Onion Rings!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ElLJTueDQ-BrhEB65F2bv76hDwfLopA82kxgeO-pEEZi2KHn3V-lxcUR-nV1OZE8EobVnMH0x3swQJR1M4gvFOFxitEHD-tCYEUHgCntgegjGXMqu-UUWIEbsxdJyW1v0pgOLqmqc9o/s320/Photo0135.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601207396472761826" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><br /></span></div><div>The Remoulade dipping sauce completed this trinity of delightfulness. The rings were crispy on the outside with a juicy, sweet burst of onion inside. We forced ourselves to stop a little short, to leave room for the ...bum bum bah! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Done Right Manicotti</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfv9Zge-BxP0a1GeW4KiMcDvRCoFFpXqWzITYKLnERVzduyJoJLwUPs94Nm94aervnHdhJVjzbLnCDV3uShsEY2NEunxJNFSn6L82ziFGL4jMp84jB2Mmsm-8rJNb3fvFNV4phfDD4IbU/s320/Photo0136.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601208329793214674" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">I apologize for the messily strewn pasta, but in our greedy haste I forgot to take the picture when it first arrived. Oh well. As you can see, one meal <i>easily </i>feeds two. Stuffed with spinach, ricotta and happy pills (at least that's my opinion), the Manicotti was perfect! The pasta was neither too tough, nor mushy. The harmonious union of tomato sauce with spicy sausage slices was the icing on the cake... not the best analogy, but it will have to do.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">All in all, I love this place! The meals might appear to be a little pricey at first glance, but, <i>trust me</i>, it is too much for one and more than enough for two. The atmosphere and service is fantastic too! I can't sing this places praises enough without <i>actually </i>bursting into song.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Eating!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/44/1579469/restaurant/Riverside/Carmines-Pie-House-Jacksonville"><img alt="Carmine's Pie House on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1579469/biglink.gif" style="border: medium none; width: 200px; height: 146px;" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-70230502493603595642011-02-16T18:19:00.007-05:002011-06-12T18:52:17.394-04:00Confection Perfection<div>Goodness me! While sifting through some old pictures the other day, I found a restaurant that I completely forgot. Since it reminds me of one of my favorite places - Asheville, NC - I decided it would be a travesty to forget it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOoyhkSQ6zoZO0uE71g0qqxZt4lEtuDZbkbtB9SJK6BaMEGMKqWfP6bJ9qUdfj9Id1aBOEyWFKSApKjT2dkM9wBBElRVdSfYMw0sT8HSTwU7boLrK2stJGfeHttISen6wniF50yU1GYmU/s320/100_0992.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574431347020377106" border="0" /></div><div><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/82/1421363/restaurant/True-Confections-Asheville">True Confections</a> was our "alone" time spot while on our Asheville trip with a couple of good friends. No matter how much we get along, at some point we all want to go in different directions and get some time apart. So that's what we did. Sam and I found this quaint little bakery near the Art District in Asheville. It was cozy and from our window seat we were able to engage in a favorite pastime... People Watching. Which can be crazy fun with all the hippies in Asheville. No offense, hippies! You're just interesting to watch!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, back to the important stuff: FOOD! Sam indulged with a hearty slice of warm Cherry Pie whilst I snacked on yet another scone, Blueberry or Blackberry; sadly I can't remember because it was so many months ago. Either way, both desserts were delicious!</div><div><br /></div><div>The staff was pleasant and fast too. Although speed was not on our minds at that point. When I get to go back, I hope to keep my seat in the window a little longer next time.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Eating! Tchau!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZbnWNaETlTIFl2muAnfGmiR4zIY7vw90ch3Nuwcjr3_ONLm0q-aW7Jx7UuI8UwwObtNDQZXItXw2rOrO80tQ-QvqKj7rNGpdTv9hUSVe_PZuuVJD3EoAGHR02hxF5HVP8fSW2YHDHqA/s1600/100_0990.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZbnWNaETlTIFl2muAnfGmiR4zIY7vw90ch3Nuwcjr3_ONLm0q-aW7Jx7UuI8UwwObtNDQZXItXw2rOrO80tQ-QvqKj7rNGpdTv9hUSVe_PZuuVJD3EoAGHR02hxF5HVP8fSW2YHDHqA/s320/100_0990.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574431343654881490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJd7GA2ejoLU7pVcEphkRwzwnYuYWf2dYadcRqp8n9qYewzFLkJQ07i3-WxUB657WKwkzRAkB3ZcRHycAI3uvqB3sElmJai6-ELM3haXYFG6nrX-2tkIZVAlR8n8GP9oZDRbEB81OSio0/s1600/100_0991.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJd7GA2ejoLU7pVcEphkRwzwnYuYWf2dYadcRqp8n9qYewzFLkJQ07i3-WxUB657WKwkzRAkB3ZcRHycAI3uvqB3sElmJai6-ELM3haXYFG6nrX-2tkIZVAlR8n8GP9oZDRbEB81OSio0/s320/100_0991.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574431338348998674" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/82/1421363/restaurant/True-Confections-Asheville"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></a><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/82/1421363/restaurant/True-Confections-Asheville"><img alt="True Confections on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1421363/biglogo.gif" style="border: medium none; width: 104px; height: 34px;" /></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-56406998600039045332011-01-15T19:45:00.010-05:002011-06-12T18:53:14.408-04:00Smells like coffee<div style="text-align: center;">(<span class="Apple-style-span">Ok, so that was my lame attempt at a Nirvana reference.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Simply because the coffee served <i>here</i> will take you <i>there</i>.)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hWYw94jZn0mOAIccCj0Po0eSr6st4zVDCsfrdnLrIW1dw91E_gWNGF6LqZ9VYWVIUTLgLWwlwh3O67bvrO46TPDL0sLnXuxIbOzM_diGbttq22X5UwW2_koyUwtIlQNPbgSBII_tcyM/s1600/100_1151.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ever walked into a Starbucks and thought, "It smells like a Mocha Frappacino" or "I just love the aroma of Pumpkin Spice Lattes"? Most likely you have. But when was the last time you stepped into the store with the green sign and thought, "Gee, this place smells like fresh ground coffee"? ...</div><div><br />Can't remember, can you? That's because it probably hasn't happened in a long time. If ever.<br /><br />Smelling fresh ground - make that <span style="font-style: italic;">fresh roasted</span> - coffee is always a guarantee at Coffee Roasters. Also guaranteed is friendly service and fantastic tasting coffee! Bob was kind enough to give us Cliff's Notes on coffee roasting - why coffee sometimes tastes burnt, how they grow coffee to be flavored, etc. ... Oh what's that? Did you think I was going to tell you? Pish! Go see Bob at <a href="http://www.coffeeroastersofflorida.com/">Coffee Roasters</a> to find out.<br /><br />I had a Brazilian roast my first visit and an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe on the second. My hubby and I were astounded at the bouquet of flavors found it the latter. To best experience the subtle hint of citrus (I say, lemon to be exact, but I may be wrong) drink it black - which really is the <span style="font-style: italic;">only</span> way to drink coffee in my book (or blog).<br /><br />Word on the street is they may be moving. So if you don't live in Mandarin, check their site before trekking across the river. However, if you're questioning whether it's worth the drive in the first place, allow me to reassure you; <span style="font-weight: bold;">it is</span>.<br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxHd5PWtk6JANc1MBLmb1EyANkTrCwy65dsLYo9ZU8JEhwSLC_98XtP4TPm0KwOgTz850M2i9RfKqKGM2UqpCAjmMB5X-SAzB8QJas54jFuKBmFP253LE7sBt02WT1oqrXrgXwBTpRjE/s320/100_1149.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563739901284842802" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" border="0" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hWYw94jZn0mOAIccCj0Po0eSr6st4zVDCsfrdnLrIW1dw91E_gWNGF6LqZ9VYWVIUTLgLWwlwh3O67bvrO46TPDL0sLnXuxIbOzM_diGbttq22X5UwW2_koyUwtIlQNPbgSBII_tcyM/s1600/100_1151.JPG"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3T8P31UXaqMuMpxK4LUAmimEgy_tDP3O4IHaebwjUctj0Wfo_QKyYWw3RwRQZ9cV-6r7Di8xBPc06wCb9FjuC_46Ru3V3i_qr3rH9-YafRaxjBC1S-tF104RWnW8-Vtr6EWzG3mzUbc/s1600/100_1153.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3T8P31UXaqMuMpxK4LUAmimEgy_tDP3O4IHaebwjUctj0Wfo_QKyYWw3RwRQZ9cV-6r7Di8xBPc06wCb9FjuC_46Ru3V3i_qr3rH9-YafRaxjBC1S-tF104RWnW8-Vtr6EWzG3mzUbc/s320/100_1153.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563740283046426962" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" border="0" /></a>Roasting is done on site! Ask for a tour!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JDywF7Owa935OydOumhCColD7ifz2S2Iqwqy0lI9TJFFfoKAromT4sXzoPGYP_xfRNYozsA9dEdHEladnIiUI9OfiQGbPDYpicCh-nc2waUce7w3EuKQCYlgMwVQCee46D-Vq7aBStY/s1600/100_1148.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JDywF7Owa935OydOumhCColD7ifz2S2Iqwqy0lI9TJFFfoKAromT4sXzoPGYP_xfRNYozsA9dEdHEladnIiUI9OfiQGbPDYpicCh-nc2waUce7w3EuKQCYlgMwVQCee46D-Vq7aBStY/s320/100_1148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563740278029729554" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" border="0" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can buy the beans, but you can't buy Alf </div><div style="text-align: center;">(2nd shelf up from the bottom on right)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hWYw94jZn0mOAIccCj0Po0eSr6st4zVDCsfrdnLrIW1dw91E_gWNGF6LqZ9VYWVIUTLgLWwlwh3O67bvrO46TPDL0sLnXuxIbOzM_diGbttq22X5UwW2_koyUwtIlQNPbgSBII_tcyM/s320/100_1151.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563740345671557618" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" border="0" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sit and play a spell!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Eating! Tchau!</div><br /><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/44/1503703/restaurant/Southside/Coffee-Roasters-of-Florida-Jacksonville"><img alt="Coffee Roasters of Florida on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1503703/minilink.gif" style="border: medium none; width: 130px; height: 36px;" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-32290177301260912752010-12-13T22:12:00.010-05:002011-06-12T18:53:55.252-04:00It's all about the burgers!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvpz04rhjZ4Bg8tiB3VSyjJa_j0-5HsZ5pAnWGHBBhOoem6VRdk1sVrA9D9PKyhbsNVFUdKsXbgYwP6ogYUWp4X4Bh3CKT4MM4n1AYOxvYc4XQhlAoKGJ5PDg4yu3rwfeBEGcNYGiUWc/s1600/100_0664.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvpz04rhjZ4Bg8tiB3VSyjJa_j0-5HsZ5pAnWGHBBhOoem6VRdk1sVrA9D9PKyhbsNVFUdKsXbgYwP6ogYUWp4X4Bh3CKT4MM4n1AYOxvYc4XQhlAoKGJ5PDg4yu3rwfeBEGcNYGiUWc/s320/100_0664.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551044526880135378" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9N0BuvEdz2ro-pdA_G9EMJ4c3mJvQRhQI0pSS8v8-h_vhw708JJKVdTLQTn0ge4bSsqQ_JQAT2MHQEVXlkpMwFir013nv1crqTqoMjTN6uYgoqeAoHfDlJHBY96ylx04jHBMuUbyQeu0/s320/100_0667.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551044534752855650" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"></span>Something about Jackson's draws me at the oddest times of day. So far, I have only eaten at a normal mealtime once. Every other time it's 2 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The appeal of burgers and the triumph of enjoying a good beer in the middle of the day is too strong to deny. The don't have a huge selection on tap, but they do have a few local brews from <a href="http://www.boldcitybrewery.com/">Bold City Brewery</a>. <div><br /></div><div>The burgers; how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I have to say that I don't think I have ever had such a scrumptious sculpture of grilled beef anywhere else. Ever. In truth, every item on their menu is delicious. The staff is very attentive and make you feel like the only person in the room.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Just a few gripes: </b>Unfortunately, their hours aren't so great. They close way too early for my taste. Also the music is horrible - like the soundtrack to a 80s B-movie. Really, REALLY bad. But if my taste buds are relishing a cheeseburger on pretzel bread with fries, who cares what my ears think, right?</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our last visit we <i>did </i>opt out of the norm (burgers) and added a little variety to our diet.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Behold...</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Chicken Avocado Sandwich with Fries </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0oS_GGGiNiJr1HQgkeu74teEFW_YzhWq5ANoflO5cuq0MaIZB3zNQDk5fJm2qSpvx2u18CzQn4Bu9Nuva3xbFWCygrdMT3v4va2Iib3tCoZy7y2wKws4bASBiGfl8efDOFg9vaqNBmK4/s320/100_0670.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551044536302840594" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Portobello Mushroom Burger and House Salad with Bleu Cheese Dressing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZk_x7Zc8zxMXujwtYfH4eyogLcOZe6FL0rY1eG-2BDSTIZY53kimFcsmdSAPx-wkIpxGj81DgcMeZ7UdHFRkB05g0uZF-2VMh75VI-0et5aShAu_PsdRlCrqJpKJNhTMHfxJVRLK-0I/s320/100_0671.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551044539249319506" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" /></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><br /></span></div><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/44/1491862/restaurant/Riverside/Jacksons-Jacksonville"><img alt="Jackson's on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1491862/biglink.gif" style="border: medium none; width: 200px; height: 146px;" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-77261744231860484462010-12-10T16:45:00.000-05:002010-12-10T16:45:51.734-05:00Momma's Muffins & More: It's that time of year. You know what time I'm tal...<div>Since my dear Mother quotes my recipe in her blog, I just wanted to share... Yay Fruitcake!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://mommasmuffins.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-that-time-of-year.html?spref=bl">Momma's Muffins & More: It's that time of year. You know what time I'm tal...</a>: "It's that time of year. You know what time I'm talking about. It's Fruit Cake time!!! Now, if you're anything like me, that means nothing mo..."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-39154364607351377782010-12-03T18:27:00.014-05:002011-04-29T23:21:46.321-04:00Hendersonville delivered!<div style="text-align: center;">Hendersonville, NC delivered more than expected. It had a few shops that resembled the typical tourist trap, but they were few and far between. All in all the place had the feel of a shrunken Asheville. Artists, coffee shops, pubs and a view of the mountains round out a right nice little town.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">The Black Rose Pub </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhuwa8zUGoVONImMvfTbbNuAYPAHi8vukv-1Up-9D-3M7FaElBQjOuraEUsrheLT2MIrUjFLSKHvDHks3ccs0AYp6hUS6ubTfUBk5Fw1zHz6F7fYiMvYFQCc_DsvdGdMx62rRw48fzK8/s320/100_0977.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546603156190851858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>This cozy little tavern is situated in the heart of the historic district. They have a decent beer selection with a few local brews to choose from. And I highly recommend the Spinach & Artichoke dip! I believe it's made with cream cheese, which makes it extra creamy & cheesy. Oh yeah!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicV0fwn7XmXTd29QdLPXOxna28MTe4BcF80ia33K2UmIIwn6s8A3MrGlSGEYYjhNepzfPgdClOcRauQLHeT-LGgTEqpV2IAruv1ZpueCL9A-O3pkY5n8vANRMkuD9Af9Q4hMMWDBSEqqk/s320/100_0982.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548518895776596018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></span></div><div>The staff was very nice, albeit a bit slow. But it <i>is </i>a pub and most of the patrons plan to gather a few strands of moss while watching some foosball (yes, I said <i>foos</i>ball) on the tube with a brew... so no big rush, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/82/802780/restaurant/Asheville/Black-Rose-Pub-Hendersonville"><img alt="Black Rose Pub on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/802780/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;width:104px;height:34px" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">The Black Bear Coffee Co.</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXWAaJZBLR1BcKOj6Vkeo-oPmqDxGn6LITG39Uw3PrVpv33tFiWwhU-aRKiIaS7nXLbnum1X-jWCBJeVq-p-Lfii4C-Ph6oY4AT1qghboY5epOCDVMcfBCUSyspxwWzPkrdSYpmwp2yc/s320/100_0966.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548519610173501874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Why can't we have a place like this in Jacksonville? It was lined comfy couches and chairs, the staff was fabulous, the scones & coffee were scrumptious, and the general ambiance was very relaxing...even while packed with people! I had a Blueberry Scone and, like a complete foodie dork, scarfed the thing down before I could take any pictures. I plate of sad little crumbs was all I had left on the table, but I walked out with a belly full of joy!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxT-1CQ3oL28H3WHpk9UO9IeJ4sbfrnkSXvxwHAPhFIw3oFbe7D3vAtQgE1_ez46uD2vTJ1mGxBM1Om5YraQ3JKV0-mUz9prUs9nAwkMBFiqxji7KWhO4pGTWoZnPfktD4QgdOV2qTuc/s320/100_0962.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548523258308740818" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Aaahhhh... Well, that was all for Hendersonville! I wish we had more time to enjoy the city, but that just means we'll have to go back!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Eating!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/82/802779/restaurant/Asheville/Black-Bear-Coffee-Co-Hendersonville"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/82/802779/restaurant/Asheville/Black-Bear-Coffee-Co-Hendersonville"><img alt="Black Bear Coffee Co on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/802779/biglogo.gif" style="border:none;width:104px;height:34px" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-56012623409374342482010-11-29T16:26:00.007-05:002010-11-29T22:48:15.324-05:00Sweet Carolinas!<div style="text-align: left;">Our long weekend in North Carolina produced a wellspring of tasty dishes coupled with heady drinks. We mixed in lots of good conversation with great pals and overall had a splendid time. Just thinking about it inspires the overindulgence of multiple adjectives.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will be posting several restaurant reviews; all but one are good. Unfortunately, I'm not as camera happy as I should have been, so I failed to take pictures of the delightful dishes we cooked up at the cabin. What a pity! We had Chicken Chili with cheese, Greek yogurt and (a new favorite addition) Fritos on Thursday. Friday evening we chowed down on Merlot Apple Chicken and Rice - in the slow cooker: chicken thighs, merlot, pinot, apples, olives, red onions, oregano and basil. </div><div><br /></div><div>The trip was what a vacation should be; no itinerary, no stress. The best of God's creations, baby; Mountains & Food.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1pLvVl7ADv3qvNDMjsm73Bk4RD0a9xoy4VPQZig0RMnmhBEXnq_5rqx1fQdOli9se0p1iKM2c8jQ4mUete5OumryFtphpGzlKQFSXOXV51lGAMIQ-WbbCu1DuqK_tVcVpahCzz6uHR8/s320/100_0912.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545184256969850482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hug 'em if ya got 'em!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Eating!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-43269520761152370112010-11-23T22:48:00.009-05:002010-11-23T23:11:43.785-05:00Engage Thrusters!<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Surreal</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"> - <i>adj. </i>- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; ">having</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; ">the</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; ">disorienting,</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; ">hallucinatory</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; ">quality</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; ">of</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; ">a</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; ">dream; </span><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; ">unreal;</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; ">fantastic</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span">This is how I would define the event that took place on our otherwise mundane drive home from our Portuguese meeting. Tell me; what do you see?</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4vinCUp22H7Do7-pYBS7Z13LWTHkAZs2kPUF13ywRc6Ve_1hmnyO3lmdXsNXaeq2JHSAgRxU_45IS5TqHmaUViDCIGDdws3kUiixzuaB25pinbe9jkHLybPyJ1UfnSuclMs6yiDmAqQ/s320/Photo0072.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542959074941269330" /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span">I</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">f you said "Bright lights and a UTO (unidentified towed object)!" I would say, "Exactamente!" If you said "Butterflies and candy canes!" I would suggest you call your shrink first thing tomorrow. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Back to the awesomeness that is a FIGHTER JET in the middle of Roosevelt Blvd. It appeared to be out of commission, but was an incredible sight nonetheless. It left the base and continued about a mile down the highway; the wingspan covering all three lanes! Check out the picture and live video footage below... </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAhjn-GT1p1QskieoHVfZPRFj9Cj1l7C30UfW1V5tNlmbAXJrABBkwMI392sgcYgQ-wm9SoUmPHQisVd-8SxubTd5o9uJFK43oRwvecyYNBELykd9cE8iSMgWWueHK-y_-cc94meelr4/s400/100_0879.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542961139365072562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">(My apologies for the poor quality. My camera does NOT take good video!)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 1.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: static; cursor: default; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw_aIf81ZGtNVnLgbN_FkfWT__pFVJRhn1smM6HIsYqMMtf7AunDlM8sXzPOUutLB-2TB3AoUBp8TH6jF98xQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-22039794272859839962010-11-19T13:07:00.010-05:002010-11-19T14:19:32.173-05:00Painting the Park<div style="text-align: left;">How does this sound?</div><div><br /></div><div>A <a href="http://www.vargasvisual.com/">pro-photographer friend</a> says, "Wanna gather some pals, buy some paint and throw it at each other?" </div><div><br /></div><div>I say, "Heck yes!" Ordered <a href="http://www.mythicpaint.com/">organic paint</a> - can't harm the animals and earth at the park - called up my sisters, told them to keep a tight lip and planned an anniversary gift for my Mom & Step-Dad. </div><div><br /></div><div>We walked, jumped, hurled (paint, that is) and laughed until we could barely move. Scrubbing the paint out of my 10 year old sister's hair was fun too. We could leave no evidence of the event as it was a surprise. </div><div><br /></div><div>The present was a hit! To top it off, we bought them a photoshoot of their own from my gal-pal-picture-taker. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPixg_ntiksjurnxULKxv_UZm-wT-tbo5jfhh-SmrpQX270LIcDiezXfBJckQu3V2qBVpz5xVM3exHK9rSKqqj848bKzqu6OT47uucImeYzb7TIfxgg2tlIRvEUjHvpBt7IT4gt74SvI/s1600/Vern%2526Siblings_10_2010_0162.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPixg_ntiksjurnxULKxv_UZm-wT-tbo5jfhh-SmrpQX270LIcDiezXfBJckQu3V2qBVpz5xVM3exHK9rSKqqj848bKzqu6OT47uucImeYzb7TIfxgg2tlIRvEUjHvpBt7IT4gt74SvI/s320/Vern%2526Siblings_10_2010_0162.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541326693719291122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RzlyFdXN4gNRyI178X3hyphenhyphenID6eMMw_2Y6YbU7eUdviwRts9AOxGf6tY-7c4-8wSwQMKWvfE_Oz5C_F_JLuoXhwsW6IbyQPyH5Dg4dTh4FfVqD3aR6NUlWAz8-d5-CpWwT8_8zZ4ZfK7w/s1600/Vern%2526Siblings_10_2010_0130.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RzlyFdXN4gNRyI178X3hyphenhyphenID6eMMw_2Y6YbU7eUdviwRts9AOxGf6tY-7c4-8wSwQMKWvfE_Oz5C_F_JLuoXhwsW6IbyQPyH5Dg4dTh4FfVqD3aR6NUlWAz8-d5-CpWwT8_8zZ4ZfK7w/s320/Vern%2526Siblings_10_2010_0130.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541326688033193122" /></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4AE45ENNSuipgXFeIj6yi9YIbJURAmPu4YHgiOIzyeXoAm8vrouo5H4kN5d5ShKoNwV5zHoUtzYc7eNpRUtl0lr8wrqUn0WAJoYC3FKlVH2inxRbo9nOLd2ZD6gvADiSeIjNBzMRFdu0/s320/Vern%2526Siblings_10_2010_0120.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541326671883808306" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtC7t673GZPuPfXcaKDaWAT_L9FaHtsEwhlntf5ZNLphhi0bGA3zjKdCZVZu6lTpTADs-Oq_GpG-34B-7e_igQxi52C_lVzX2Zz2Yli6jYMFcDdjQDGNM11A8cd8gzmnh1kBDXrMzU768/s320/Vern%2526Siblings_10_2010_0125.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541326678937494722" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-Vqb9EVHlyDmIpwzojhGA_v7hXwD-T65DQNq1R0yPWqmYeRE8F2uVdRlqu90p3AF9_TA5nKwf7mhtyjokTPQbtWhTNbCHdfb0IqjNS7a4ElL44YzsvCU7rJsmIm06nUzl-HsJvQcU5U/s1600/Vern%2526Siblings_10_2010_0066.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-Vqb9EVHlyDmIpwzojhGA_v7hXwD-T65DQNq1R0yPWqmYeRE8F2uVdRlqu90p3AF9_TA5nKwf7mhtyjokTPQbtWhTNbCHdfb0IqjNS7a4ElL44YzsvCU7rJsmIm06nUzl-HsJvQcU5U/s320/Vern%2526Siblings_10_2010_0066.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541326667247605378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Check out more of her work at</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vargasvisual.com">VargasVisual.com</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQr7zd72KyTj9ItIcxmKyu1NKayq_24A0TXa8BbXHrmdcVpk9Uew0gK2KmPzybqPdkp4CpGlhoHVMty2Ec36C9zXGhTYPgu-AVR7_cJ1UsimoojQu8w7VZGcfjtXL-__2DQ0g6Frr1gw/s200/38209_414324924701_93729884.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541340571658246882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225431420773756229.post-13232741378272951132010-11-17T23:44:00.008-05:002010-11-18T00:12:27.193-05:00The Muffin Momma<div style="text-align: left;">Our service group was graced with a delightful treat this past Tuesday. My Mom, Amber - or should I say the "Momma" of <a href="http://mommasmuffins.blogspot.com/">Momma's Muffins & More</a> - presented us with a magnificent spread of muffins, large and small. Three sweet and one savory: Apple Streusel, Cranberry, Maple Nut (I named these "Sunday Morning" muffins because they taste like the perfect Sunday breakfast) & Bell Pepper Biscuits. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1p7lcT03-cMCscnwdAMEEsDev_XXE1ZpJ4aykNu2ISvcxelaNyzh70KFurU4qYSsfS2FOFo3mpkxx52ftbxig0Y0mdtJmcJuybkhEExzekn0FbVzgv59gKPzj4KLBhbVJYZdR7A21-g/s320/100_0672.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540746651644318738" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The mini-muffins were great for those of us with choice paralysis.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTmB2RNALzlZPCS5F8CR1gUxfJ0xzLkJtviiEEbZRw-RLUc8mGw6CGiHqq8IFXRryS3BXXlyiHWveq2oYsGiYCUQBZFfX5kNYc_sY4HOJcrp7J-RPIqHzB-UkXshlWtgopQRb_aP1TeM/s1600/100_0678.JPG"></a><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcHc5kqkuBxt7fkylixVbUWsEMEF2D8pus0A2dRQstvt8S74I8Vzh3dvKp5lHa-XQ7FPP4Cee6iCnY1ms-5adfn8Z2upTmfPNPVH-N9Q5_vwUwozklNgyUkypxvGdLXuTYNVpJravLKY/s1600/100_0677.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcHc5kqkuBxt7fkylixVbUWsEMEF2D8pus0A2dRQstvt8S74I8Vzh3dvKp5lHa-XQ7FPP4Cee6iCnY1ms-5adfn8Z2upTmfPNPVH-N9Q5_vwUwozklNgyUkypxvGdLXuTYNVpJravLKY/s320/100_0677.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540746648350591714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Chicken & Cranberry Salad on Homemade Oatmeal & Molasses Bread,</div><div style="text-align: center;">served with toppings and pasta salad. Yum!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1VwqhKQGkDs8xMis7py8wff8PHATiI1fZzLXOqoS2LZLWx8kKEPQ3wN-DY5NCVOHx70z8BNzqOT_Trj3UvYOXGj6Oap_rTiVgz2gezRSX81zQ_rKtCLu14JTo2gNIZFRruT1l0gxB4s/s1600/100_0675.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1VwqhKQGkDs8xMis7py8wff8PHATiI1fZzLXOqoS2LZLWx8kKEPQ3wN-DY5NCVOHx70z8BNzqOT_Trj3UvYOXGj6Oap_rTiVgz2gezRSX81zQ_rKtCLu14JTo2gNIZFRruT1l0gxB4s/s320/100_0675.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540746639400841298" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Menu and a modest tip jar; good ingredients are expensive!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHRKPqqufSeF8iF4rW9hOUHUsXat34qhfhadlvbh6fYfCexMX21SLAPWe6TNMjcR0iQYFKNmKr21UI__yEsgobZahSLGh4LHYCCQhSo7aVgztejHHOeAFVfEjYCMVQDSu0x8RqClGvLR4/s1600/100_0673.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHRKPqqufSeF8iF4rW9hOUHUsXat34qhfhadlvbh6fYfCexMX21SLAPWe6TNMjcR0iQYFKNmKr21UI__yEsgobZahSLGh4LHYCCQhSo7aVgztejHHOeAFVfEjYCMVQDSu0x8RqClGvLR4/s320/100_0673.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540746637248051794" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Can't forget the coffee!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTmB2RNALzlZPCS5F8CR1gUxfJ0xzLkJtviiEEbZRw-RLUc8mGw6CGiHqq8IFXRryS3BXXlyiHWveq2oYsGiYCUQBZFfX5kNYc_sY4HOJcrp7J-RPIqHzB-UkXshlWtgopQRb_aP1TeM/s320/100_0678.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540746647848133170" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Great food + great friends = The Perfect Lunch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks again, Momma!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">P.S. Take a <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfc9xxExp_DP0OHm_O7ZJyIS3UG7IT8KO-pXCDe2NhN_Nks61TQOuJfOQNpFbnPVsfuE9zBVusV2THmF4RqdXbGq-5_DPfQlEx9UxbyWBhw4dmTcfQFN3TGwV3hRPD-4AG6jXDNI4rC0/s800/SCAN0292.JPG">looksie at Momma's Menu</a>. I dare you not to drool!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Eating!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583064460050267036noreply@blogger.com1