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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 13x9 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 juice 2 oz vodka (optional) Pour rosé into a 13x9" pan and freeze until almost solid (it ... Read More about Frosé (Frozen Rosé)

Healthy Girls Night

Food + Cooking· Lifestyle

There's an elephant in the room, and of course, he's holding a yellow hammer... ALCOHOL HAS CALORIES. Sorry. There's no way around it. However, there are ways in which you can intake less of the sugar, carbs, and calories when drinking. I think the first step creating a healthy lifestyle, is making a conscious effort to try and create better eating and drinking habits. I'm excited to share a new low sugar wine brand with you, and a healthy homemade pizza recipe that will be perfect to serve ... Read More about Healthy Girls Night

Monthly Snapshot

Hello Friends! I cannot believe June is already here. April and May were filled with wedding festivities, birthday celebrations, cocktail creations, and so much more. This month is bound to be just as fun, and I have tons of goodies coming your way! I wanted to give you a little snapshot of things you can expect to see from me every month, and a sneak peek into what to get excited for during this current month! Blog Planning and Content Creation I've started to really hone in on the types ... Read More about Monthly Snapshot

Earl Grey Cocktail

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 suggestions? Ah, yes. I thought you might say a few cocktails would help. This earl grey cocktail is the perfect distraction from recognizing that our ... Read More about Earl Grey Cocktail

The Museum of Ice Cream

Travel

Can you think of a better way to spend a birthday weekend, than swimming in a pool of sprinkles? I can't! Birthday Weekend in Miami, FL This weekend we flew down to Miami to spend time celebrating my sister's 30th birthday, and we wanted to make sure everything was larger than life. A few days before our trip, I was on Instagram and saw a Miami blogger posted a photo from something called the Museum of Ice Cream... Intrigued I sifted through her photos and immediately called my sister to ... Read More about The Museum of Ice Cream

Outdoor Entertaining Inspiration

It's heating up here in the South which we are more than thrilled about. The first pretty Sunday, as my Dad would call it, is upon us which means we'll be having more meals outside. YAY! Backyard BBQ's and neighborhood pot luck's will all be served on the patio if weather permits, so I always make sure to have some different plates and cups that are better suited for outdoor dining and entertaining. Best Plates and Cups for Outdoor Use Light, and easy to clean outdoor serving platters are a ... Read More about Outdoor Entertaining Inspiration

The Perfect Spring Sandal

Thank you to Vionic for providing the shoes for this post. Summer Sandals for Women Every year when Spring rolls around I begin to hunt for the perfect sandal that is going to carry me throughout all the sunshiny seasons. You know, that pair that pretty much goes with every outfit; that you can just throw on with skinny jeans, shorts, or a dress, and head out the door? Yep, and since I plan on living in this one pair of shoes for months, they’ll need to be able to hold their own. While the ... Read More about The Perfect Spring Sandal

Best Time of Year to Get Married in the South

Okay, let’s be real. If you're from the South, your weekends are pretty much owned by weddings and football all calendar year. This is nationally known and is laughable from the outside, but it's a real thing. Even The Knot warns brides of avoidable wedding dates if you're planning to be married in the great state of Alabama, and SPOILER ALERT: they are all in the Fall. This is such a bummer because the Fall really is an ideal time to be married in the South. The weather has finally climbed ... Read More about Best Time of Year to Get Married in the South

Unexpected Wedding Day Changes

Putting on the list of things I never want to do again: Spend an entire day wearing a dress with boning for 14+ hours Wedding Day Recap: What Would You Change? Of course, there are things that I would change about my wedding day! Some are big, some are small. It's hard to think of every last detail, so some small things are overlooked, while some of the other bigger things you ultimately have no control over. One thing I would have done differently is completely nixing indoor photos at the ... Read More about Unexpected Wedding Day Changes

Bacon & Fig Jam Flatbread

Weekend in Birmingham, AL Weekend plans include: no plans at all. I love weekends that have completely no agenda because sometimes those are the ones that end up being the most fun! For weekends spent in Birmingham, we like to start our afternoons at a local brewery like Avondale Brewing or Cahaba Brewing and then usually end up over at someone's house to nibble and nosh the rest of the night. If you're in need of a quick and easy snack or appetizer this weekend. try out this bacon and fig ... Read More about Bacon & Fig Jam Flatbread

Top 5 Small Kitchen Appliances

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 Central If you love making eggs, then you absolutely need this appliance. It’s small, lightweight and efficient. Long are the days where you have to ... Read More about Top 5 Small Kitchen Appliances

Hair and Makeup Artists in Birmingham, AL

GLOW is the South's newest beauty craze, but don't worry you won't have to spend hours behind a mirror practicing this new trend. No tutorials required!! Which is great because I know we all love some instant gratification, and that's what you'll get with this innovative piece of beauty technology. GLOW is an on-demand beauty app available on your smartphone. Their head quarters are in Birmingham, AL but they have GLOW Pros traveling all over Alabama to do weddings, galas and proms every week. ... Read More about Hair and Makeup Artists in Birmingham, AL

Raspberry Moscow Mule

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 is what differentiates a Moscow Mule in the cocktail world. Spice yours up by using a bold ginger beer like the one from Buffalo Rock Co. Some may not want ... Read More about Raspberry Moscow Mule

Most Affordable Wines – Best White and Reds Under $20

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 raised in the South, so southern hospitality runs through our veins. Growing up, they embraced an open door policy, and I have carried that same principle ... Read More about Most Affordable Wines – Best White and Reds Under $20

Blue Apron vs. Plated

$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 was a little intimidated when I read "risotto" on the recipe card, mainly because I've seen Scott Conant chop the hell out of chefs for under cooking this ... Read More about Blue Apron vs. Plated

Birmingham Hair Salons

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 can trust. This premier hair salon is NOW OPEN and is located in the heart of Birmingham’s Avondale ... Read More about Birmingham Hair Salons

The Yellow Hammer | Alabama’s Official Cocktail

Football season is right around the corner and there's no way you're cheering on the Tide without a Yellowhammer 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! The Skinny Yellow Hammer If there were ever a drink to define a gameday experience in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, it would be the Yellow Hammer. Whether it's your first trip to Gallettes or your 30-year college ... Read More about The Yellow Hammer | Alabama’s Official Cocktail

Delicious Deviled Eggs

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 am not here to be the pickle judge... While I'm listing off the things I don't like, yellow mustard is one of them. So now I've named two classic ingredients ... Read More about Delicious Deviled Eggs

The Ultimate Guacamole Recipe

Copy-Cat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe The hunt for a Guacamole recipe started a few years ago when I became obsessed with how Chipotle made theirs so perfect each and every time. While Chipotle got a bit of a bad rap in 2015-2016 for their E. Coli outbreak, you cannot deny their uncanny ability to serve what it quite possibly some of the best restaurant-grade guacamole we’ve ever seen. Well, sometimes you can’t get to a Chipotle to get your fix and that little “side” that they give you is ... Read More about The Ultimate Guacamole Recipe

Refreshing Grapefruit Margarita

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 | Grapefruit Margarita I first stumbled upon this simple, yet delicious grapefruit margarita in Birmingham, AL at this fabulous ... Read More about Refreshing Grapefruit Margarita

Best Photographers in Birmingham

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 a story. These photographers in Birmingham, AL are some of the most talented and are at the top of their game. If you are ... Read More about Best Photographers in Birmingham

Best Cold Corn Dips

Dips for SummerSummer is the most social season of the year: backyard BBQs, picnics, and pool parties. But impromptu gatherings and unexpected guests should never stress you out. Dips are so easy to make in a moment's notice and the recipes I'm sharing today are great because you can keep most of the ingredients in your pantry for months at a time! Tips for Dips Make ahead and store in the refrigerator Always bring chips for your own dip - probably 2 bags per dip Cold Corn AppetizersHot ... Read More about Best Cold Corn Dips

Best Cocktails and Bars in Birmingham

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 as being the next "Hot Foodie Town." Before diving into the actual food portion of my Birmingham Guides, we'll start off with a drink, because ... Read More about Best Cocktails and Bars in Birmingham

Watermelon, Cucumber and Mint Fizz

If you’ve been following along with The Southern Source, then you know how much we enjoy a good cocktail. We even named one "Never Too Early (for a cocktail)". If you’re new, then welcome! It’s basically like a virtual bar around here! Zero Calorie Cocktail Mixers One thing is for sure, we love a tasty libation, but are still conscious about the sugar and carbs that are associated with some of our favorite drinks. Which is why, I have made it my life’s mission to find low-calorie drink ... Read More about Watermelon, Cucumber and Mint Fizz

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