My blogging hiatus has lasted a little longer than expected; fall has come and gone… Christmas lights line the Savannah skyline, I’m blaring the Elvis Presley Christmas album at any and every chance I have, and my credit line is screaming for mercy after what seems like never-ending Christmas shopping – in the words of … Continue reading
cheap chili
candles are burning, chili is in the crockpot, freshly-scooped pumpkin seeds are baking, i’m breaking out my favorite sweaters, and SWEATING. it may 80 degrees in savannah, but you better believe i am watching hocus pocus and counting down the days until Christmas. its officially fall yall. while the majority of the 18-25 white female … Continue reading
the best from both coasts
if and when you make it to the city of angels truffle fries, be sure to stay here (we ran into steven tyler and skrillex… on the first day), eat here, drink here, and go here. the breakdown best outdoor eating: THE EVELEIGH get the summer sangria (HELLO ROSE) & truffle fries. best vibes: CECCONI’S get the ahi tuna tartare … Continue reading
beautiful burrito bowls
become a food blogger… it’ll be fun they said, it’ll be easy they said, do it in your “free time” they said… here i am, after roughly 5 weeks of abandonment, 3 different states and not enough food in between. i drank like a fish in west palm beach, ate like a cow in los … Continue reading
lunching in the 912 part 1
briefly mentioned in my brunch bunch post, soho has not received the recognition it deserves. an old mechanic’s garage turned chic wedding venue and one of my favorite lunch spots, soho is arguably the hottest downtown lunch/brunch spot. randomly assorted chairs and tables are scattered throughout a huge, open dining area. while floor to ceiling … Continue reading
spicy thai peanut stir fry
this is one of my favorite recipes. it is SO easy and SO delicious. not to mention it combines spice with peanut butter – 2 of my favorite things. i can’t remember exactly how this recipe was derived, but i think it had to do with being a broke college student looking to make a hangover delicacy. … Continue reading
elizabeth on 37th vs. the olde pink house
if you’ve ever desired to have an over-priced dinner crammed into a house that isn’t your own– i have the spot for you! elizabeth on 37th came highly recommended to us upon moving to savannah. it is less than 2 blocks from our house and is considered to be one of the best fine dining experiences … Continue reading
jambalaya and onions
the heat index has reached as high as 108 degrees in sweltering savannah and the air is thicker than mud. even my golden retriever has been caught taking fake pee breaks on our daily walks because it is simply too hot for that fluffy diva to set another precious paw on the scorching pavement. but … Continue reading
CO
savannah is often described as “charming” or “quaint.” the historic buildings, cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages amplify it’s southern charm. you will find no shortage of sweet tea or fried chicken here. what you will not find- savannah is un-abounding with swanky spots; those hosting an eclectic menu and a contemporary setting. the restaurant scene in … Continue reading
zoodles & chicken meatballs w/ avocado pesto
sneaking veggies into small children’s meals can be quite a task… sneaking vegetables into your 24-year-old boyfriend’s plates requires DEFCON 5 culinary ingenuity. as we linger in the produce section of the grocery store, i see him physically cringe as i reach for zucchini and avocados. “what are you planning on making with those?” he mutters … Continue reading