CONFESSIONS: EXTREME COUPONER IN TRAINING

 I saw the show...
and I was immediately hooked...
My goal isn't to stockpile tons of stuff
If I get just a few items for free
 I will feel like an EXTREME COUPONER!
For some odd reason there are never any Sunday papers in the box in front of my building so now I take early Sunday morning strolls to the newspaper headquarters a couple of blocks away.
Technology...
I'm building up my stock pile of coupons and studying sales trends!I can't wait to put my plan in action!

laquininthecity: PLANE ON A TRAIN

 My first train trip was quite an ADVENTURE!
 Of course I couldn't help myself ...
I packed a super cute snack box for my travel companion!
 Funny Story #1
 The Station was super packed with families traveling for the holiday. Most of the people on the train were headed to New Orleans so to say the least it was an interesting crowd! Let's just say we got "adopted" into a group of about six people needing to up their numbers so they could qualify for group seating... this random old guy kept saying "come on cousins" and waving us along to join his group... HILARIOUS! Did I mention he had on the most amazing loud blue pants and tan gator shoes! 

Destination: Tuscaloosa for the Cline's Wedding
 We soooo got on the wrong train car for our destination and ended up having to travel three cars up with all of our crap on a moving train to get off at our stop! I felt like I was in a Denzel movie crossing those cars! 
 PLANE on a TRAIN
The guys next to us were having a Bachelor Party weekend!
They were not playing! Drinks for days! Congrats Luke!

  Crazy Story #2
 On our return trip we decided to get something to eat... although super cute the Dining Car lacked in choices so we ended up in the Snack Car... hmmm... the gentleman above was super busy "getting to know" one of the passengers on the train that a line had begun to form and we were all discussing whether or not we were interested in actually getting something to eat... he was so far gone in his "convo" he didn't even notice smh!

HOME SWEET HOME!
Beyond the train always being late and
the lack of food options
I had soooooooooo much fun and can't wait til the next adventure!
The super cute table in the Dining Car!

THE REVIEW: DEPALMAS

I've been raving about this place forever... and I can't believe it took me this long to do a review!
SPINACH FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN
AMBIANCE:This is such a transitional space. I've visited the restaurant in the daytime while families with small children enjoy a family meal as well as at night when couples dine in a dimly lit dining room romanticized by candlelight.

SPINACH FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN
RED SAUCE & ONIONS & OLIVES
TABLE SERVICE: Some of the best! I can't remember one visit in which I had an unpleasant encounter. The staff is always courteous and attentive...very knowledgeable of the menu and the kitchen capabilities.
PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA
THE MENU: Full of amazing Italian dishes! My favorite began with the Shells Florentine with chicken. I've since branched out to the Spinach Fettuccine Alfredo and I'm certainly madly in love with the White Chocolate Bread Pudding! I don't think you can go wrong with any menu choice. TUSCAN CALZONE
THE VERDICT: I think you can tell I am a bit biased as this is my favorite Italian Restaurant hands down. If you're looking for an amazing meal and you live in the surrounding areas it's worth the drive! They have something for everyone... don't like red sauce substitute Alfredo... want onions... they'll add onions...I attempt to bring home a dish every visit to savor later on in the week... mysteriously it barely makes it to the fridge and as I type I'm wishing this lunch of mine tasted more like Depalma's.
Check out Depalma's Italian Cafe at http://www.depalmasdowntown.com/

DePalma's Italian Cafe on Urbanspoon

WEEKS IN REVIEW: WHERE IN THE WORLD?

AMTRAK:CRESENT: DINING CART
So I've been post less for a while now...
here's a glimpse at what I've been up to

EATING:DELICIOUS: DEPALMASYes! My absolute favorite Italian spot!

I DO: WEDDING
Congrats to the Clines!

SHOE AIN'T NO DIVAPractice makes perfect one wedge at a time!

#laquininthecity: TO PARTY vs NOT TO PARTY LML: LIVING MY LIFE
It's been pretty slow living until the past couple of weeks. I took a trip to my second home Tuscaloosa. and while it was definitely sad to see the destruction of the tornados of this past April... my town still had it's umphhhh! I attended a wedding, ate at my favorite Italian spot and did I mention I rode the TRAIN! SUPER FUN! Stay tuned recaps and reviews are a comin!

SQUEEZE PLEASE



HURBERT'S LEMONADE: RASPBERRY

Want to guess what my least favorite season is...

that's right SUMMER

It's hot... and I'm not happy!

I spotted this "new product" on the drink aisle

Available in original, raspberry and strawberry lemonade

Not too sweet, not too tart... not quite perfect