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…
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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. Great American Cookie Cake 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 people smile day in and…
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This week we are celebrating big in the Magic City! After ten years of being nominated as a James Beard finalist, Frank Stitt has finally snagged his well deserved James Beard medal for Outstanding Restaurant and Outstanding Pastry Chef. Hats off to you and your team! But there’s also a cool new guy in town, as Birmingham now has its…
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Strawberry Margarita with Ginger Beer The idea for this Strawberry Ginger BeerRita cocktail came from a margarita I ordered a few weeks ago at Cantina Loredo, an upscale Mexican restaurant in the heart of Uptown in Birmingham. It is within walking distance to the BJCC concert hall, so if you’re ever in Birmingham for an event, this is a great…
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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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