I’ve already introduced you guys to the lovely Shannon… and she’s back again to share one of the early 9 Bakery + Lounge original cocktails created by Jason Sargis. This was a guest favorite (and one of mine, too!)
It’s no secret that I’m kind of a freak about pie. I go a little nuts over it and the amount of butter that makes its way through my kitchen is astounding.
Hi, lovelies! First things first. I have missed you… I hope you haven’t felt neglected. Life does what life does and mine has been a little over the top crazy the past few months. I keep thinking that at some point I will find myself and feel grounded/settled/stable – wouldn’t that be fantastic? Yes, yes it would.
But let’s get to the point of this post – because I could ramble on all day AND night about the search to be more joyful/at peace/fulfilled.
Honest moment: I have written and deleted this post no less than 12 times in the past few weeks.
My writing style has always been to the point, a little sarcastic and at times even irreverent, and I always play off of the food images. But this essay is not going to have a recipe nor will it have a string of process shots showing you how to pull off the perfect poached egg or how to truss a turkey…
One of the things that I absolutely LOVED about working in a restaurant is that I was constantly inspired by the people I met and worked with every day. I whole-hardheartedly believe that collaboration is always better than a solo act. My heart has always been to inspire others and – equally as important – keep myself open to be inspired.
Hi, loves. Let’s all take an honest moment, shall we? It’s mid summer and it’s hotter than hell in the southern nether regions where I live. I mean it’s sweat dripping – melt into your car seat – take as many items of clothes off as you can – HOT.
Ain’t nobody got time for hot drinks, you guys. It’s common knowledge that I love my coffee… and I’m a hot brewed coffee girl born and bred. But I just haven’t been able to muster the courage to drink one lately. WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND would pour something hot down their throat to add to the miserable hotness of life these days? Not me… nope.
There will be nights when you absolutely don’t want to sing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” again for the 5698th time or read Fancy Nancy A-GAIN. But then she will say “momma pleeeeease” and so you will.
ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE GET STUCK IN A BAKED CHICKEN RUT? OR A WEEKNIGHT SPAGHETTI RUT? OR AN {INSERT WHATEVER CHEAP/FAST MEAL PLAN} RUT?
I’m raising both of my hands over here. My life is crazy just like yours. Two kids + full time job + piano students + volunteering + kids activities = BAKED CHICKEN FOR LIFE. That’s ok and even somewhat expected.
1. I’m going to bet that almost every single one of you woke up this morning with some insecurity bearing down on you… goodness knows I wake up fighting that battle every damn day. Those things that play over and over again like a broken record in our minds…
