Before the bell tolls let’s look at what was REALLY lovely!!! Best Farmer’s Market It’s a tie between the Mailbu, CA Sunday Market and Memphis Farmer’s Market in downtown Memphis. Best Supper Club Salad in a Jar, Roast Cornish Game Hens, Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding and OMG Chocolate Cake Best Seafood Tie between…
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Holiday Highlights
I will begin by saying we admit that we have been on regular feedings. It seems we’ve eaten every 2-4 hours since last Monday. Nevertheless, the time with friends and family…and THE FOOD have been joyous!!! Christmas Eve we enjoyed a Southern themed Christmas serenaded by Elvis and complete with his famous Grilled…
Happy and Healthy!!!
This was our Christmas photo from 2012. Our sweet boy left us in January of this year so we won’t have a Christmas photo this year. However, while there will always be a void in our hearts we are extremely thankful to be happy and healthy and even more thankful that our sweet one is…
Seasonal Segue
My mother wanted everyone that came into our home to feel loved. She had a loving spirit. She said I love you, often…and meant it. But it was her work in the kitchen that displayed unconditional love beyond compare. She would prepare a meal with multiple entrees, numerous vegetables, various salads, a “relish” platter and…
Coast-to-Coast
I’m sitting in a glass room on Pacific Coast Highway with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Before we get to why I’m in this setting I have to go back to Friday. The weekend began with another trip to South Carolina; Columbia this time. Friday evening we celebrated the birthday day of a…
Charleston Day II
Founded in 1670 as Charles Towne in honor of King Charles II of England, Charleston adopted its present name in 1783. It moved to its present location on Oyster Point in 1680 from a location on the west bank of the Ashley River known as Albemarle Point. Known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, distinguished restaurants,…
Charleston Day I
I have to admit I got off the plane and went straight to eat. I had a list; okay? Charleston history while rich and dramatic pales in comparison to its culinary, art and architecture offerings. I started at Hominy Grill…highly touted for its Shrimp and Grits. Pardon my culinary confidence but I can do Shrimp…
The Hotty Toddy Grove
You have to understand…it is my opinion that if not for marching bands football would not exist. You see, American football began in 1869; the American version of Rugby first explored between Rutgers and Princeton. However, marching band originated with traveling musicians who performed together at festivals and celebrations throughout the ancient world. Those musicians didn’t…
Staycation…
Since May I’ve traveled to eight cities in seven states and from the Pacific Ocean to the Great Smoky Mountains. We thought about several travel options for the holiday weekend but ended up at our lovely loft in downtown Memphis…which we seldom see anymore. The farm in Byhalia is becoming more and more like home….
It’s not done…
’til it’s OVERDONE!!! I’ve been back to East Tennessee to do an event with my dear friend. The event was called “Festival of Tables” and it was the first time the organization had done an event of this type. Tables were assigned to a designer and a hostess and tickets were sold to come view…
The House Was Lovely 