A Touch of Southern Grace

Sunday, July 14, 2013

A Quick Bite

If you ever find yourself in Seaside, FL and just happen to be hungry…I highly recommend trying one of the ever-tasty airstream restaurants. All the American classics are available in five airstreams that just happen to be lined up all together! You are bound to find something that strikes your fancy at one of these delightful little airstream restaurants; organic juice bar {not sure that’s really an American classic, but still delightful}, hot dogs, grilled chesses, BBQ, and good ole’ fashion snow cones, sure sounds like a good stop to me! My personal favorite is the grilled cheese airstream, after all who can resist a childhood classic and a trip down memory lane. If you are ever in the area and haven’t been to one of these tasty little stops, then you definitely need to put it one your to-do list!

Raw & Juicy Organic Juice Bar & Cafe

Wild Bill's Beach Dogs

The Melt Down on 30A {spectacular grilled cheeses}

Barefoot B-B-Q {best BBQ I have had in a long time!}

Frost Bites {needless to say this little place is tasty and refreshing}

Thursday, July 11, 2013

View From The Top

There is nothing I love more about the beach then waking up and ending the day to a beautiful sky! To me the beach is one of the most relaxing places; what could be better then feeling the sand between your toes, the sound of the ocean, and the beautiful view! I don’t know who first made this statement…but life is definitely better at the beach.

“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from where we came.”

~John F. Kennedy

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Seaside

“AT THE SEASHORE

WITHNESS THE WONDER OF THE SUNRISE

LISTEN TO THE WAVES

BUILD SANDCASTLES

COLLECT SEASHELLS

SOAK IN TH SUN’S WARMTH

SMELL THE SALTY AIR

LEAVE FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND

BEHOLD THE BEAUTY OF THE SUNSET

RELAX. REFRESH. RENEW.”

I’m on vacation at the beach this week…so keep your eye out for some fun beachey post this week!

Friday, July 5, 2013

Happy Hour Time

Oh happy day, Friday is here again! I hope everyone had a splendid Fourth of July and survived all the rain we had in the South this year! Luckily, even in the rain, down South we still know how to have a good time and celebrate the 4^th. I hope everyone is in good spirit and ready to continue the long weekend. Cheers, to good time, great friends, family, and of course, Friday!

“Life is for deep kisses, strange adventures, midnight swims and rambling conversations”

Drink Special!

Road Runner

1½ ounces vodka

¾ ounce amaretto

¾ ounce coconut milk

Ice cubes

Grated nutmeg for garnish

Shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Sprinkle with grated nutmeg

Around Town!

Nashville, TN: Chaka Khan at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Saturday, July 6, 8:00pm

Seaside, FL: Story by the Sea at Repertory Theater, Friday, July 5, 4:00pm

Memphis, TN: Memphis Redbirds vs. Nashville Sounds at Toyota Plaza, July 4 – July 7

Grand Prairie, TX: Pat Green at Lone Star Park, Friday, July 5, 9:00pm

Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: All American Celebration at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre @ Encore Park, Friday, July 5

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Puppy Love

In the South we love our dogs, down here they’re our children, well…fur children that is. In the South our dogs become part of the family; we give them Christmas presents, carry on conversations with them {one of my personal favorites, they can’t talk so you have to answer for them, that way you always get the right answer}, they go on trips {hunting trips, beach trips, and of course the family vacation}. Like any true Southerner I own a hunting dog, a black lab named Samantha to be exact. Samantha is the sweetest dog who has either somehow managed to find the fountain of youth or has an amazing beauty secret; she’s 13, acts like she’s 5, and has no grey hair. I also have a sweet, little dog; a Yorkie, Coco, who wears hair bows, and hasn’t the slightest clue how small she is or that she’s a dog for that matter. Here are some of my favorite breeds of dogs that are popular in the South!

Labrador Retriever

Yorkshire Terrier

Poodle

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Golden Retriever

And of course, a picture of Coco & Samantha

Happy Fourth Of July

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

~ Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Fourth Of July Sweets

The Fourth of July is tomorrow and one of my favorite aspects about this holiday are the wonderful patriotic deserts! After all, what’s a holiday without some delicious deserts that are just absolutely to die for! So to satisfy your sweet tooth and show your patriotic spirit here are some dangerously delicious treats. Click on the name of the desert for the link, enjoy!