In all honesty it’s hard for me to resist a nacho, or any chip in general, but I try! Last year when I met Deanna, I started becoming more carb conscious because it is one of the main focuses on her blog, Well and Worthy Life. It’s important to have those friends around who help keep you in check to…
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Back in the Spring, I discovered the best Summer sandals from Vionic and shared them here. Well, this shoe company has wowed me again, but this time with the best house slipper EVER! Vionic does no wrong in my book. Shoes should be comfortable and functional, which is why I now own 3 pairs of Vionic shoes. These house shoes…
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Photographers in Birmingham, AL Since starting The Southern Source blog almost a year ago, I have been lucky enough to work with so many creative people right here in Birmingham. It’s inspiring to connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and other bloggers to collaborate on special projects. A photographer is such a crucial creative to have on board when telling…
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Birmingham Restaurants and Bars The creativity and resurgence of this city are alive and my favorite places to witness it is through the bars and restaurants. Within the past year, Birmingham, AL has blown up on the foodie map in America. Our city is being visited by big-name chefs like Alton Brown and Andrew Zimmern, and recognized by news outlets…
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Are you currently loving your job? I kinda just found what that feels like! Are you hating your job? Maybe it’s not the best fit for your personality and talents. That was me, but I really tried to see the silver-lining while I was there and just continued to learn and gain experience, knowing it would help me land my…
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Some items in this post are courtesy of Joss & Main* Dress | Nordstrom When I started this blog almost a year ago, I never had plans to share any rooms or spaces in our home because I’ve never felt that confident in my decorating skills. This definitely isn’t a design blog, but I do love to entertain and that’s…
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Frosé is the adult slushee of America. When slushees start making their rounds, you know it’s Summertime! I’m excited to share this frozen rosé recipe with you today. Cheers, friends! What you’ll need 13×9 baking dish High Powered Blender Ingredients 1 750 ml bottle of rosé (I used Dark Horse) ½ cup sugar 8 ounces strawberries, quartered 2½ ounces fresh lemon…
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Here it is folks, I’m here to share my biggest blog adventure yet, and of course, it involves chocolate chip cookies. Best Place to Buy Cookie Cakes in the South Deanna and I had the chance to go visit the Great American Cookie location in Brookwood Mall to learn all about how they operate, decorate, and continue to make…
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Spring Cocktail Recipes New season, new cocktails! I love all the beautiful flowers that come with spring. The azaleas are so pretty this time of year in Alabama and we have some gorgeous pink ones that surround our house in Birmingham. We’ve been having some issues with Bonnie digging in the backyard, so we’re working to correct this issue.. any…
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Ok, so you’ve decided to make your way down to Miami for the most epic bachelorette trip of all time! Congrats, it’s going to be amazing! We travel to Miami often for family and fun, so I’ve become quite the little tour guide. Here is my full guide on how to book your trip, best places to stay, where to…
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This post is sponsored by Bella Vita The heat has been upon us here in the South for quite some time now, but that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying the Summer sunshine and spending time outdoors. Hosting backyard BBQ’s and neighborhood potlucks will definitely continue into the Fall, and that’s when I started to re-think how the outdoor area was…
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Cobb Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Some go-to salads for me are a kale Caesar and a good Cobb salad. Traditionally, a Cobb salad is full of different meats, like ham, chicken, and bacon plus vegetables such as, avocado, tomato, cucumber and red onion. Bleu cheese and shredded cheddar are also popular toppings. The best thing about making your salads…
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I wish I could say impromptu weekend trips to nearby cities were the norm around here, but they totally aren’t. If you are from the South, then your weekends could look similar to mine which are typically filled with engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, community events, backyard BBQs, or dare we miss a sporting event! Definitely not complaining because I…
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Small Kitchen Appliance Must-Haves for 2018 1. Blender A blender is an incredibly useful tool to have in the kitchen. I fell in love with this DashTM Digital Blender three years ago, it does everything I need it to do, and more! It blends for smoothies, purees for dips and sauces, heats for soups, and freezes for margaritas! 2. Cuisinart Egg…
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The Perfect Ginger Molasses Cookie There’s something about ginger that makes me happy. Doesn’t really matter whether you put it with vodka, a salad, or in a cookie, I’M IN! For Christmas eve last year, I gave my first go with Ginger Molasses cookies and I thought they turned out o.k. I can’t remember where I found the recipe, but I…
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The Moscow Mule The Moscow Mule has become one of the most favored drinks in America and for a good reason! With just three ingredients you can make this popular cocktail at home. The ginger beer is what makes this cocktail unique, and while there are many different brands out there, they are not all created equal. The fresh ginger taste…
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Best Affordable Wines If there’s one thing I have learned from my parents, it’s always to have a good bottle of wine on hand. Definitely not the most important lesson, but one that sticks with me, especially when the holidays roll around. My parents are seasoned vets when it comes to hosting guests for the holidays. Both were born and…
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$40 Off Your First Month of Blue Apron! Plated vs. Blue Apron If you’re like me, you spent the weekend indulging in BBQ and beer, and probably need to pump the brakes! This Creamy Corn Risotto is light and meat-free, making it a great option for “meatless Monday”. We received this recipe in our Plated box a few weeks back and I…
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Right before our wedding last year we received the holy grail of wedding gifts. I finally got my very own Kitchen Aid Mixer! I had been following Gaby Dalkin on social media and her desserts always looked devilish, so I looked up Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes on her blog and stumbled across the Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. The…
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My hair person just opened a brand new salon in Birmingham, AL called Hairfolk. Check out their new digs! HairFolk Salon | Birmingham, AL Founded by highly sought-after hair stylist Eric Goss in September of 2017, Hairfolk is Birmingham’s newest high-end hair salon that specializes in expert cuts, styling and coloring techniques, such as balayage, and most importantly, stylists you…
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Football season is right around the corner and there’s no way you’re cheering on the Tide without a Yellow Hammer in hand. Get the recipe below, and fuel your team up by making some of my favorite game day appetizers like, Guacamole, deviled eggs, and hot spinach artichoke dip. Roll Tide! Skinny Yellow Hammer Recipe If there were ever a drink…
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Classic Deviled Eggs with a Modern Twist Many southern deviled egg recipes include pickles, and I’m not opposed! My first true love is pickles. But, if there’s one category of pickles that I HATE, it’s sweet pickles. Bread and Butter pickles should not exist in my opinion. That’s just ME! I know plenty of people who like them, and I…
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The secrets to perfect guacamole lie in the avocado. Learn how to create the best guacamole at home!
The grapefruit and the orange are definitely cousins, but they couldn’t be more different in terms of flavor. Grapefruit is bitter, slightly tart, and sour, with a hint of sweetness thrown in. You’ll notice grapefruit isn’t always the go-to fruit when it comes to mixing cocktails, but that’s only because you haven’t mixed it with tequila yet! El Barrio |…
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Ever get tired of your wardrobe and wish you could just trade it out? Sure you do! If you’re anything like me, I tell myself every year to stop impulsively buying clothing. Over the past few years I’ve been trying really hard to make fewer purchases that equate to quantity in my closet, and instead, go for more quality pieces…
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Print Shrimp and “Grits” Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 40 minutes Servings 2 Ingredients 1 bag riced cauliflower 3 strips bacon 12 pieces shrimp 1/4 cup cheddar cheese 1 tbsp butter 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped 1 tbsp flour 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 tsp hot sauce 1 tbsp lemon juice
Born and raised in Birmingham, I have an invested interest in what goes on around the city. I’m sure a lot of you feel the same! It’s such an exciting time to be living in Birmingham, or somewhere close by as it booms industrially, culinarily, and socially. One of my blog goals this year is to create more local content,…
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We’re All In for Skin We all have mornings where we’re strapped for time yet still need to look like we know how to pull it together. Trust me when I say, this is most mornings for me! Any other grade-A procrastinators out there? I’m so glad to finally have my skincare routine down pat. Recently, I’ve been getting more…
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I have to admit, I wasn’t a part of the Trader Joe’s hype crew for the longest time. I never really understood the concept and I tend to steer away from things with a lot of hype because I try to stick with the basics. But, it looks like Trader Joe’s is here to stay in the South, and I’m…
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