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.
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.
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.
I am a BIG fan of DESSERT. A GINORMOUS FAN, YOU GUYS. More specifically… desserts made of CHOCOLATE. And I rarely deviate from this preference. However, I would make a daily exception for this cake. Because: COFFEE. BUTTERCREAM.
I thought I was ready for this change of season. I thought I had enough beach time for the year and that I wanted my babes to be back in school and that I was tired of wearing my uniform of shorts and flip flops. And I’m not sure what I was thinking because those things are ALL LIES FROM THE PIT.
YOU GUYS. This post was supposed to go up for Christmas. I have no excuse! I’m the worst! I’m a terrible blogger!
But then I tell myself to shut the hell up and stop whining. The truth is, pie is a thing ALL YEAR LONG. Why would we confine our Apple Pie eating to only the holidays? I can’t come up with good reasoning for that. And I’m a reasonable person… so I’m moving forward with this post even though we are pretty much done with February and moving quickly into spring and everyone is forgetting about the utter magic of pie. I’m here to remedy that terrible reality and pull you all back into the bliss of a perfectly constructed pie.
