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Showing posts with label SQUANDER. Show all posts
THE REVIEW: URBAN COOKHOUSE
CHIPOTLE BRAISED PORK: HOT CHEDDAR PASTA:
MARINATED SLAW
THE MENU: I ordered the Chipotle Braised Pork and the meat was cooked to perfection!The Pork was accompanied by Hot Cheddar Pasta and Marinated Slaw.The penne pasta styled mac and cheese (hot cheddar pasta) was tasty but I don’t have much to say about the slaw as it did taste quite fresh but was not one of my favorite recipes. I also have to give the “bbq sauce” a less than stellar review… it lacked taste and did nothing for the well seasoned pork. The food was super light and though I felt full I didn’t have that awful "heavy feeling" after a big meal! I also can’t leave out the delicious strawberry lemonade! Homemade and one word ...YUM!
WOOD FIRED SHRIMP KABOBS: ORANGE ROLL: RICE PILAF
THE SERVICE & AMBIANCE: We had no idea what we wanted and as we stared up at the menu board, it was the friendly cashier that asked us if we needed some help and provided us with some great insight on what to try out! She told me about their use of the "big green egg" when I asked about the pork and I was sold!After placing our orders our food was promptly delivered to us! The restaurant showcased a clean and non fussy design and was quite charming, a real reflection of the food.
THE DOWN HOME: SMOKED TURKEY: PINEAPPLE HAM: BROCCOLI SALAD
THE VERDICT: Great service and an interesting concept on fresh and tasty cuisine. I will definitely be visiting again in the near future!
PRINCESS & THE FROG
and wanting I finally got my frog belt buckle!
It's a Doreen Ryan and I got it on ebay for a steal (under 20 bucks)! I took it into the shoe repair store next to my building and they put it on a belt for me for less than 10 bucks! I've gotten nothing but compliments on it... even from the people who thought I was crazy for wanting it in the first place lol! Now on to my next lust need... a Cartier Love Ring!
LML: HOUSE - HOME
Wondering what I've been up to this past month? Hmmm... well I haven't been totally lazy! One of my new obsessions is DIY/Home Design blogs... I'll share some of my favorites with you soon as they are super inspirational! So...I decided to get back on task in turning my condo into a 'home" that reflects my personality! I started with the room I "thought" would be the easiest to transform and require the least amount of help!
My Room of Rest! It started out as this super blank canvas...
It's still a work in progress and I can't wait to finish up the painting so I can style and stage! Stay tuned for the final product!
and then I got a little stripe happy!
BEAUTY FINDS
REVIVA Lab OATMEAL SOAP : I went to the dermatologist for help with the dark scars left behind by acne... she wrote me 5 scripts... looking at upward 100+ dollars ... I decided to head to Whole Foods and try this out first! I'll check back in with ya'll in a few weeks!
OPI San Tan- tonio : Mommy and me time this past weekend consisted of pedicures at one of my favorite salons (the at home money saving pedi's just weren't getting it) I was immediately drawn to this polish and once I saw it on my toes I knew I had to own it and I walked out of the Venetian with a little bit of Texas! I've been getting tons of compliments (I live in Alabama... not many people are exposed to the "trends") and I absolutely love it!
NAIL FILE: I have no problem growing nails... just keeping them shaped... I picked these up for around a buck at Publix!
VINTAGE RUNWAY TO WIN
MARC JACOBS
NANETTE LEPORE
Two shirts I wish I would have snagged and now search Ebay in hopes of lucking up on!
Check out this years Runway to Win Designs.
AIR SANTA
Apparently I was on Santa's GOOD LIST!
When they say AIR, they really mean AIR. I wore these all Bowl Week and they were AH- MAZING!
Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Claus!
ORGANIC BOUDOIR
One of my home goals for this year is to begin and complete my boudoir! And when I came across this Organic Pintuck duvet cover in Amethyst I knew I had found the perfect cover! West Elm
BUILD YOUR BLOCK
Sooo... I'm totally in love with the idea of bringing
a block of Brooklyn to Bama!
Check out the creative behind the pillows ... Patrick Chirico
CUFFED
GILES & BROTHER RAILROAD SPIKE CUFF
So I saw this beauty about a month ago on Saks
of course since all I can afford to do is window shop...
It slipped away but it has reappeared on Bloomingdales , Shop Bop and Anthropolgie
or you can head over to the horses mouth Giles & Brother
THE REVIEW: TAZIKI'S
THE RESTAURANT: I pass this location (Downtown Birmingham) almost everyday on my way home from work and I finally got the opportunity to try it out! Let me just say that the aroma of amazing food hits your nose before you even exit your car!
THE MENU: A pretty simple menu with a little bit of something for everyone at very reasonable prices!
FRIDAY SPECIAL : CHICKEN PENNE
THE SERVICE & AMBIANCE: The cashier was very knowledgeable about the menu and I was very happy with my choice! My party sat outside on the patio and almost received another tables food a couple of times and the food looked so good we almost accepted! With Fall in the air the patio was perfect for dinner in the city! The restaurants super chic design had me taking decorators notes! (I love the long dinner table) perfect for a celebratory gathering!
CHICKEN AND POTATOES
THE VERDICT: From the amazingly well seasoned/ proportions of food to the friendly wait staff and city chic ambiance TAZIKI'S is definitely a winner in my book! I can't wait to return with more friends!
The Review: GiGi's Cupcakes
SECOND IMPRESSIONS: So I finally got a chance to actually visit the Tuscaloosa, GiGi's store... Super Cute! They didn't have the wedding cake that I wanted but they had a pretty cupcake with a crown! #PRINCESS We went pretty late in the evening so we were limited in choices but I can't wait to visit yet again! My summer guilty pleasure was definitely CUPCAKES!
MAKE UP FOR EVER : No. 4
SEPHORA: MY SUPPLIER
ICEBOX: MOISTURE FROM THE FRIDGE
I'm not a makeup diva but I discovered this Make Up Forever Palette - No 4 around a year ago and I really can't live without it... but ... it doesn't come cheap so I figured to beat the heat that melted my previous palette I'm storing this one in the fridge! You can check out the palette here on Sephora.com!
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
PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA
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.
TUSCAN CALZONE
SQUEEZE PLEASE
HURBERT'S LEMONADE: RASPBERRYWant 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
LIKE A FALLING LEAF
RACHEL PALLY LUCIA DRESSWhere have I been?
So I don't have an excuse really... but
I am in love with this dress!
If you click the link and want to purchase it for me
I'D LOVE YOU FOREVER! LOL
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