Every year Woodfood Reserve, one of the oldest and smallest bourbon distilleries in Kentucky, releases a commemorative bottle, featuring exquisite artwork to honor the Kentucky Derby, and this year’s might be my veryyyy favorite! ( not sponsored all though they would be a dream client to work with)
I would say that May should officially be named “Taco Month,” and I thought it would be fitting to kick off Cinco de Mayo soon approaching with a delicious homemade salsa recipe!
This one is from my Tia Mary! And it’s soooo good and sooooo easy!
Read MoreThis house of Cinephiles are Oscar ready!
Two months late, but they have finally arrived!
And here are my predictions!
Wine, bread, olives, French charcuterie from FABRIQUE DÉLICES, fruit and a little pique-nique under the sky ...
It’s National Picnic Day and I hope to encourage everyone to pack up their lunch and take it outdoors.
Copying the French lifestyle has become my complete joie de vivre. Staying true to their carefree way of living, Parisians take the fuss-free route with their picnics. I wanted to concentrate on grabbing high-quality food and having a low-key tête-à-tête, the true Parisian way.
Earth Day is here. What better time to talk about brands that are consistently sustainable beyond a mention in their bio? Every day should be Earth Day, April 22nd is a great time to reflect and improve your daily habits to be more ecologically conscious. Keep that in mind and think of ways you can improve your carbon footprint every single day.
Promoting sustainable brands and awareness is so important to me and here are some of my very favorite brands and some easy eco go-to tips you can incorporate right away in your own home! I cannot mention everyone as this post would be too terribly long but these are the brands I have seemed to gravitate to more and more over the last two years.
Read MoreHappy hours look so different these days and I am 100% not mad about it. Backyard hangs with Carla Rose and her chickens playing Backgammon and sipping wine are the loveliest. ( especially wine without the headaches and side effects) The older I get I almost never get away without a headache after a glass of wine, even white.
This Üllo Wine Purifier set filters your wine in style. The hand-blown crystal carafe is perfect for serving both red and white wines, and the six included selective sulfite capture filters both aerate and remove sulfites from an entire bottle of wine.
I thought she would be the perfect person to have a conversation with for a Q and A feature as the world becomes vaccinated and sorta begins again! Jenna went to Creative Culture Lab last week to take some pictures of the space and connect with Lydia on this great new venture.
Opening up a new biz in a pandemic is not stopping Lydia anytime soon!
Their conversation below……..
-Tell us a little about Lydia!
Read MoreThis is the ultimate make at home Monte Cristo Sandwich – with ham and cheese in a sandwich that is cooked French toast style. If desired, serve with powdered sugar and raspberry jam. It’s a sweet and savory combo that will convert even a skeptic! It’s traditionally made with turkey too but I am not a fan of turkey so I leave that out!
Read MoreThe idea of toting a straw or rattan bag to the pool is nothing new. I am just welcoming the fact that we can hopefully get some pool time this year which would be such a nice experienced considering last summer, well we were barricaded in our homes! Our pool opens soon and my fingers are crossed.
I am here today to tell you about KAYU because I know you will just love all of their summer accessories!!!
From dressier clutches to casual totes, it seems all their bags are just perfect for summer adventuring. The only issue? Choosing just one style to add to your warm weather wardrobe is pretty much impossible.
Read MoreImagine traveling to another country without even leaving your couch. The smell of a handmade lavender wand and the wonderful honey lavender aroma of a beautiful rich hand cream. This dream can indeed come true my Francophiles! My Beautiful French Collection Box is created by French lifestyle blogger, Annette Charlton of A French Collection. Living part time in France for the last ten years Annette hand picks authentic French artisan and quality French inspired items to create luxury French gift boxes. And my Francophile heart simply is just in awe of everything Annette does!
Read MoreDefinitely not cutting out booze but I am taking a moderate approach with alcohol! It’s a great choice to support a healthy lifestyle! Currently loving Riverine from AMASS. It’s just so light and refreshing.
Riverine is a refined non-alcoholic spirit that encapsulates the lush landscape of the Pacific Northwest’s temperate rainforest. Distilled with a regional blend of botanicals, it takes its cues from culinary practice for a distinct finish. Coniferous notes from Juniper are brightened by Sumac, Sorrel, Lemon Peel, and Apple, while Thyme, Mint, and Parsley lend a rich herbal earthiness. Each botanical is individually distilled in a proprietary hydrosteam distillation process to extract essential oils for a crisp and evergreen flavor profile reminiscent of the towering firs and coastal mountains of British Columbia.
Read MoreSuch a lovely small and beautifully pared back restaurant! The distinctive attitude towards food and interiors is at the heart of La Tertulia and make each visit exciting, intimate and unforgettable. The kind of place you could linger over a glass of sangria or a pitcher of margaritas and dinner for hours and hours…
Anyone who has read this blog a few times knows I’ve had a very long love affair with Santa Fe and New Mexican cuisine. And I am already having a massive love affair with Tulsa based La Tertulia. I love any and all New Mexican cuisine! There is nothing like Northern New Mexican food for spicy, earthy comfort food. I simply can’t get enough of it!
As you may know Tulsa’s restaurants are open for indoor dining and outdoor dining and people are getting vaccinated - but if you’re sticking with takeout still like me- then add La Tertulia to your list! Going out to eat is what you do and well, this is rough. I get teary eyed reading about restaurants and thinking back to my fond memories of eating delicious dinners with friends but I am happy I can still support my local faves and take a break from cooking! I really am not sure when I will be ready for indoor dining again. (Just being honest here)
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