Flip Flops & Pearls

{semi} wordless wednesday

2012-05-29T20:03:00.000-05:00

i am packing for a BIG move...not a blog move but a family move...i will post as much as i can....{won't be visiting much BUT will catch up soon!!}i will def keep up {s}ww...can't promise much more.xo-------------------------------------------------------

i am posting images from my instagram...

if your not on imstagram,

you're missing out.

i mean, who doens't need another time sucking addiction??

are you on instagram? if so, let me know your name.

mine is flipflopspearls, so original, right??

i am also loving webstagram, too!!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO LINK BUT:

-do not spam me, i don't want to have to approve each entry

{if your advertising or selling something, THIS ISN'T criagslist!}

i've had to delete links to past few weeks - i hate to do it but i'm sorry

-be respectful- leave a comment & visit others, DO NOT link & run & expect others to visit & comment, it probably won't happen

-if you link, add my badge to your post (how else will others know where to link??)

i have a few ppl who are so faithful and link each week and they nor i appreciate it.

it was brought to my attention, and while i am not a "DO THIS DONT DO THAT" rule person, i have to watch out for my faithful followers.

thank you:)

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spicy mexican chicken & conecuh chili

2012-05-28T13:10:00.000-05:00

happy memorial day, friends!

i hope everyone has had a blessed memorial holiday weekend:)

just wanted to share a little something that i just kinda created....

you never know how these things will turn out.

i am happy to report,

it was a HIT!

yum-o

spicy mexican chicken & conecuh sausage chili

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ingredients:

3-4 boneless skinless chicken brests

1/2 package of conecuh

2 cans low soduim chicken broth

4 minced garlic cloves

lots of jalapenos (i say lots cause i LOVE it hot!)

2 cans crushed tomatoes

1 can pinto beans (drained & rinsed)

2 cans black beasn (drained & rinsed)

1 can of yellow corn (drained & rinsed)** i used low soduim in all the cans or either NO salt added

2 tbls of EVOO

3 tbls chili powder (more depending on how much heat ya want)

salt/pepper

directions:

-boil the chicken and sausage for about 25 min. (get's a ton of grease out)

-shred / cut all the meat up

-in a sautee pan, pour in the evoo and slightly brown your garlic & then add jalapenos, simmer abt 2 min.

-add the meat and get a little browned

-add the chili pepper, s/p, stir well....

-transfer into a dutch oven, add tomatoes,broth, beans & corn

-bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 30 min.
{OR at this point throw into a crock pot on low for 4 hrs}

-serve with tortilla chips, enjoy :)

let's eat, y'all! {recipe swap}

2012-05-24T20:35:00.000-05:00

happy friday, y'all!!

can you believe it's the end of may already??

for many of us school is ending, kids graduating & summer fun is beginning.

i will keep up recipe swap, even though i know how busy we are,

i am always looking for something new to try:)

thank you guys for joining leigh from the hines-sight blog

& i for another month of

"let's eat y'all"!

y'all have posted some awesome recipes every time...

i can't wait to see what y'all come up with today!!

once again, leigh and i appreciate the time you all take out each month to participate!!

as mommas we KNOW how busy things get as we feel like we are chasing our tails at times:)

XoXoXo

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SKINNY SKILLET FRIED CHICKEN

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KRISPY SPICY KALE BITES

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for the recipe

{semi} wordless wednesday

2012-05-22T20:29:00.000-05:00

happy wednesday, y'all!

i hope you all are having a blessed week!

mine has been bitter sweet, my my oldest graduated from high school :(

sniff sniff....

i know many think, YAY be glad, he's off to college.

well, i can't!

i homeschooled him for 4 years.....

been his best friend ~~as far as i know,~~

and i just can't imagine waking up, knowing he is hours away at college.

i won't go there...

not now!

{for the first time ever on the blog...they really do exist!!}

my loves.....my life....my everything ♥
the mr., lil mr. & mimi me

and just a few of my favorite quotes to end this wordless wednesday-

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if you're returning, ya know the drill..

if you are new, welcome!

grab my badge & add it to your post,

let me know you were here so i can come by & say hello,

visit some new friends & tell them your visiting from my place :)

AND DO NOT FORGET:

this friday is recipe swap!!

you can link anything ya want- it doesn't even have to be a new post.

share 1, share 10, just share~

erin condren labels HALF off!!

2012-05-21T10:04:00.002-05:00

mercy, i almost missed this sale!!

i use these labels for everything...

your cards & gifts will stand out when you have the cutest

labels.....

make a statement-

i can't get enough of them!!

i have also given the gift labels as gifts-

and if you're needing graduation thank you cards,

go to her website, she has some good ones!

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happy shopping...

i'm off to get my baby ready for graduation

~~and drink a bottle of wine~~

crispy spicy kale bites {recipe}

2012-05-21T06:53:00.000-05:00

happy sunday my friends!
i hope everyone's having a great weekend.
just wanted to share a great little yummy, healthy snack with y'all.
i personally hate kale but made like this, it's a delish lil snack!!

-wash kale and tear into tiny pieces
-line in parchment paper
-spray with olive oil
-sprinkle with sea salt and cayenne
-bake on 400 degrees for 10 min. toss around , then bake for another 10
*to me, the more burned the better:)

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SHOPPING ALERT!!

2012-05-17T09:26:00.000-05:00

now,

what kind of friend would i be if i didn't share this with y'all??

these are few things ya may not want to miss
also if you have an iPhone (maybe smartphones also) you must get their apps
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if they are half as good as the skinny girl white cranberry cosmo,
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happy shopping y'all!

{semi} wordless wesnesday

2012-05-16T06:00:00.000-05:00

yesterday was my sons last day of high school....

i can not EVEN begin to tell you the tears that left my body.

just wait.

cherish each day my friends.

it will flash before your eyes.

mark my words!

link up...
link my badge to your post...
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marathon monday {strength & flexibility}

2012-05-14T09:30:00.000-05:00

happy monday girlies!

i hope that everyone had a great mother's day weekend.

we arrived back to town late last night.

we had a FAB time in florida.

so thankful for the time with my family:)

we ate ate and ate some more.

shopped, shopped and shopped some more.

we rented bikes and rode all through watercolor and seaside.

ahem. i hated to pack and leave!!

thanks for joining me today for another marathon monday.

i'm amazed at how much having a little flexibility can help with your runs.

while i still have a long way to go, i can see how far i've come.

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Combining two exercises--plank pose and downward-facing dog--develops the core and stretches the hamstrings and calves.

Start in a push-up position. Place hands beneath your shoulders, fingers spread, elbows facing out. Shoulders, hips, and heels should be in a straight line. Hold for three deep breaths.

Shift to downward-facing dog. As you exhale, push into your hands, lift your hips so your tailbone points up, and press your heels toward the ground. If your legs are tight, bend your knees. Relax your neck and shoulders. Take three breaths.

Inhale, and move back to the plank position. Flow back and forth between the poses, holding them longer to increase intensity.

Variations on These Poses

You can modify the plank to downward-facing-dog flow to make it easier by doing the plank position on your knees.

To intensify your work, move to plank on your forearms, with your elbows beneath your shoulders and your palms touching. This arrowhead plank brings the work closer to the center of the body and can be surprisingly hard. To ratchet up the intensity even more, try lifting one foot at a time. Once that is manageable, reach one arm at a time forward while holding your body steady—and while breathing.

Dolphin pose, a forearm version of downward-facing dog, complements this arrowhead plank. On an exhalation, push into your forearms and lift your hips with your knees at least slightly bent. A tight upper body will make this pose feel more constricted than downward-facing dog, and the stretch for the legs may also be stronger, so move very carefully and don't force your body into the pose.

You can flow back and forth from arrowhead plank to dolphin, just as you would from plank to downward-facing dog.

so....do you have any favorite stretches that you feel are effective?

please share!!

happy monday and i hope you will come link up some pictures for

{semi} wordless wednesday-

happy mother's day weekend

2012-05-12T07:28:00.001-05:00

we are away on holiday in "not so sunny florida". that's okay, i brought my own sunshine :)

i hope you all have a beautiful blessed day with your families.

it's a bittersweet weekend as this time next year my son will not be home as he will be away at college, sniff sniff.....

xoxo

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issues with link-up

2012-05-09T08:13:00.002-05:00

apparently linky tools isn't cooperating for some reason!!
it's not wanting to let people link.

so, no {semi} wordless wednesday

happy wednesday lovelies-

xoxo

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marathon monday

2012-05-07T07:00:00.000-05:00

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happy monday my friends!

i hope that everyone had a blessed weekend:)

since i am back from the half mary in nashville, i decided that i am going to take it easy over the summer.

i am finally pain free. wow, forgot what that felt like about 13 months ago.

no hip, ankle or knee issues.

praise God!

so, therefore, i am going to run 3-5miles at a time.

nothing major, crazy or strenuous.

{probably up the anti in aug for my next half in sept.}

i want to focus on a better 5k.

all the 5ks i run are always so flippin hilly.

i just want to make one in under 30 min.

i have been close but not under.
{i am not fast by any stretch of the imagination}

here's a little plan that i calculated,

you can click this link if you'd like to adjust the time.

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ha...yeah...if that isn't scary & motivating, nothing is!!!

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here is my plan for a 30 min 5k

(3.1 miles)

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skinny skillet fried chicken

2012-05-03T11:24:00.001-05:00

who says you have to compromise eating good when you eat healthy??

i made this last night and let me tell y'all, it did not disappoint!
(this was my spin, original version is from here)

(it was even good this morning cold for breakfast!)

ingredients:
-4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
-1 cup whole wheat flour
-1 slightly beaten egg white
-1/4 cup of canola oil
- salt & pepper to taste

directions:
-preheat oven to 375
-put flour and s/p in lg zip lock, place 1 piece of chicken in at a time and shake up up to coat completely, set aside
-add the oil to a cast iron skillet on med heat (oil is ready when u can drop a pinch of flour and it starts to sizzle)
-place each piece in skillet, brown on each side for approx 7-8 min
-remove skillet from stove and straight to oven, uncovered
-cook for 15 min on each side
- lay on napkin to remove excess oil ( won't be much)
-ENJOY!!!

i'm going to do this with some fish and shrimp this week. totally yum!

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{semi} wordless wednesday

2012-05-01T22:18:00.000-05:00

there's no place like home!!

the 4 days i was in nashville was awesome and no flippin stop.

must say that was the hilliest 13.1 miles of my entire life.....evah!

{all of these are off my instagram- if you're on there, let me know,

i'm flipflopspearls :) }

date night before my trip ♥

no words!!!

what a joy & privilege...
at the end of my fundraiser i had raised an even $2,000!

blackstone brewery

big river grill & brewing works

off to the expo

til the next girls trip!
xo

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let's eat, y'all!! {recipe swap}

2012-04-27T06:00:00.000-05:00

happy friday my friends!

as you read this,

i am on my way to nashville for the st.jude country music marathon!!

i can't wait to arrive.

i am running as a st. jude hero and i am so proud

that i am about to burst!

thanks for joining leigh from the hines-sight blog and i today!

please link your recipes, both new and/or old.

it doesnt have to be a recent post and it can be more than one.

the more the merrier!

ps: i WILL visit all the links upon my arrival next week-

my recipe today is for "lawd have mercy" shrimp appetizeri call it this cause that's what i said the very first time i tried it...i had no other words other have yumm..oh my....yummmm..give me some more:)

you take 1 cup olivo butter (something good and natural)as much garlic as you can handle, minced1 lb sautéed shrimp
bring the oil and garlic to a boil...turn to simmer..add the shrimp...simmer for about 30 min....break some bread, dip up a shrimp & butta and ENJOY!!!

if you link:

add your recipe{s}, please say hey & also be sure to visit others who have

linked to show them some love!!

{semi} wordless wednesday

2012-04-24T21:27:00.001-05:00

welcome y'all!

can you believe that this is the last wednesday of april?

where has this month gone?

i hope that everyone is having a great week!

mine has been busy trying to get ready to leave for nashville...

this is the first time i have packed my running shoes & boots!

yee haw, y'all!

even though i will be away from friday-monday,

we will still have recipe swap on friday & marathon monday so be sure to swing by & link up!!

(i won't be around to visit but i'll be thinking about y'all,

all 13.1 hilly miles!)

now, on with the show....

happy wednesday my friends!

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lululemon turbo run short

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wonder woman cape socks

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moving comfort bra

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loving my new brooks!

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just switched to this garmin 110....from 405cx...lil smaller

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ipod

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bose earpods.... they don't fall out....awesome

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lululemon bag for all my stuff

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maui jims...very light weight

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i have this on my car,,, you can find it on eBay...

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these can be found on my "running & yoga gear" board

i have to link up with michelle cause y'all know i love me some pinterest!

**if you link, please be sure to say hi & visit 2-3 other linkys**you can also add the bloghop to your blog with the code belowthanks for stopping by & have a blessed wednesday!xo

marathon monday

2012-04-23T06:00:00.000-05:00

ahem..... i'll begin this post with a quick little tip:

DO NOT GO TO A 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH, TO THE BEACH, ON A PARTY BUS, 1 WEEK OUT FROM A HALF MARATHON!!!

i took off my cute tory burch wedges & replaced with flip flops after all the photos:) i was so careful going up and down the stairs....made it 2am til the last, THE VERY LAST STEP off the party bus when it dropped us bk off and rolled me ankle!! seriously?? seriously!!

not sure what's going to become of this. i pray nothing. it's sore. a little swollen. nothing like last fall when i rolled it and was out for a few months but still....what freakin luck!! whatever.....nashville, here i come!

the beginning stages of turning into a smurf ....
mercy-
ya only live once, right??

the week building up to my my races, i carb up. (don't ya see the beer above??) so, i thought i'd share 5 best carbs for athletes, courtesy of an email this past week from active.com. if you don't read their articles, you should. they have emails with some good info!

Here is a list of minimally or unprocessed foods that you are able to find in the perimeter of your local grocery store:

1. Sweet Potatoes

The bright orange color of these root vegetables is a visual cue that they are an abundant source of the high-powered antioxidant, vitamin A. They also are a great source of potassium to help soothe sore muscles and maintain the right amount of fluids in the body. One cup provides 27g of carbs, 4g of which are fiber.

2. Oats

This breakfast staple has been promoted as a “heart-healthy” food due to its high soluble fiber and low saturated fat content, both of which have been shown to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and total cholesterol levels.

Besides keeping your ticker kicking, the magnesium found in oats helps to maintain nerve and muscle function and is involved in over 300 metabolic reactions in the body. One 1/2 cup of dry oats provides 27g of carbs.

3. Wild Rice

Going a little wild on your rice gives you an edge over the commonly hyped brown rice. Wild rice has the added bang for your calorie buck by providing 6g of protein and double the amount of fiber (3g) for 35 less calories than brown rice per 1 cup serving.

4. Banana

This finger-shaped fruit is widely recognized as a source of potassium. While this is true, bananas are also a source of vitamin C and support your immune system. They also contain prebiotics and help maintain healthy bacteria in your gut. Prebiotics help improve the absorption of other nutrients (i.e. calcium) for added bone health benefits.

5. Chickpeas

The legume that is used to make hummus is often forgotten as a quality source of carbohydrates. Chickpeas not only provide a generous 22g of carbs in one ½ cup, but also a whopping 6g of fiber and 7g of protein. Fiber helps to keep you feeling full, maintains steady blood sugar levels, and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. (HELLO HUMMAS!)

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it's 5 o'clock somewhere....

2012-04-19T17:47:00.001-05:00

so I thought i'd share tonights cocktail! i wanted a cosmo but was out of my FAV stirrings mix. i had to get a little creative and had about 1,299 lemons so.......

how about a lemon drop on the rocks?

i can get 2 glasses (filled to the rim, hello!) out of these measurements:

1 c organic rain vodka
3 fresh squeezed organic lemons
1/4 c extra fine organic sugar

ORGANIC makes it okay to have 5-6 :)

mix all together.....stir til the sugar starts to dissolve

pour. garnish. enjoy!

xoxo

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{semi} wordless wednesday

2012-04-18T07:49:00.000-05:00

(sorry it's late getting up...i was looking at my yoga schedule this

morning when i realized it was NOT tuesday!!!)

happy wednesday, lovelies!!

let me first say thanks & welcome to my new followers-

it's so nice to see y'all on my sidebar,

please holla and link me to your blogs so i can come visit.

{i tired but some aren't linked and some have like 5!! ha}

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♥♥♥♥♥♥

my post today is on love....

on april 9th i celebreated my 19th anniversary...

nothing beats being married to your best friend!!

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i am linking my post up with michelle cause y'all know how much i love pinterest!!

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stop by and visit some others & share some love :)

marathon monday {for beginner runners, too!}

2012-04-16T08:51:00.000-05:00

is back!!!
considering i haven't done a marathon monday since before my last half 6 weeks ago

and my next one is less than 2 weeks away,
i'd say it's time!!

if you have been following me you know that i have been injured
{ongoing for over a year}
and it's always 2 steps forward, 3 steps back.

one issue i have had lately is my breathing.
i can't seem to catch my breath,
then i start to like hyperventilate {or something}
it comes from holding my breath :)
THEN i vomit.....
so sexy, right??

i thought todays post would be good for those thinking about starting to run and those who run
who, like me, have issues with their breath/breathing/lungs

me today.....trying to breath and not vomit!!!!

first day back since the new orleans rock n' roll 6 weeks ago...

ughhhhh

-how to start running-

The Routine: Running for Beginners

Running can strengthen your cardiovascular system, increase bone density, and clear your mind. But to avoid injury or burnout, begin slowly, says John Honerkamp, the head of training for the New York Road Runners club, in New York City, who designed this walk-run regimen. Before starting, get properly fitted for supportive shoes at a running store and grab a stopwatch to track your time. Then do this routine, outside or on a treadmill, twice a week to build endurance. (Don’t worry about how fast you go.) Gradually reduce the time of each walk break until you can comfortably run for 15 minutes straight.

Do for: 1 Minute

30-Second Run + 30-Second Walk

For this first minute, focus on form. Roll your shoulders back and down, drawing them away from your ears. Swing your arms in an even front-to-back motion, and keep your head up and your hands relaxed.

Do for: 2 Minutes

1-Minute Run + 1-Minute Walk

{this is for us that can't seem to breath correctly.....i never do this but will start tomorrow!}

To find your rhythm, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. It may help to count silently while you breathe—in for two counts and out for two, for example. Be sure to maintain a steady pace.

Do for: 3 Minutes

1½-Minute Run + 1½-Minute Walk

Stay motivated by loading some inspirational music onto your iPod—whatever moves you, whether it’s Adele or the Biebs. (You can find premade playlists, based on artist, genre, or pace, at JogTunes.com.)

Do for: 4 Minutes

2-Minute Run + 2-Minute Walk

This is your longest run interval—set mental mini-goals to get through it. If you’re outdoors, focus on reaching a point in the distance. On a treadmill? Count 10 seconds at a time. Small wins keep you going, says Honerkamp.

Do for: 3 Minutes

1½-Minute Run + 1½-Minute Walk

You’re in the home stretch, so challenge yourself to pick up the pace slightly (while still leaving yourself enough lung capacity to sing out loud). At the same time, take longer strides to push yourself.

Do for: 2 Minutes

1-Minute Run + 1-Minute Walk

Keep up the quick pace for the run, then slow to a walk. Turn your head from side to side and roll your shoulders a few times to loosen your upper body, then stop and stretch your hamstrings, quads, and calves.

no pain, no gain.....right?

good luck to all those that are just starting out.
you can never learn/read too much!
i started running in 2001 and look at me now,
i am just learning how to breath! lol
seriously, this issue just started, not sure whats up with holding me breath.

i will be in nashville at the end of the month for the st.jude country music marathon,
anyone else running it??

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anyone have any tips for breathing??

if so, i'd love for you to share it with me {us}!!

xoxo

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rest in peace robert kennedy...

2012-04-13T09:22:00.001-05:00

my heart is breaking for the kennedy/reno family, friends & followers-

(((hugs))), love & prayers to tosca reno & all who knew and loved bob-

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He is risen!

2012-04-08T10:00:00.002-05:00

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.
- Matthew 28:6 (NIV)

i pray that your easter is filled with many blessing of friends & family-

xxoo

{semi} wordless wedneaday

2012-04-03T21:20:00.001-05:00

it's wednesday and i'm back!!!

lawdy mercy...

all i have done since i returned home from the "spring break" at the beach,

is "spring clean"....

cleaning.....

cleaning...

C L E A N I N G...

c le an in g.

organizing...

rearragning..

cleaning..

ugh

this place is cleaner than ever-

cleaner than when i loved in...

i don't even want to cook or take a shower:)

are YOU spring cleaning?

are YOU going to?

have YOU already finished??

well, i know that i really enjoyed this past week being at the beach doing

absolutely n o t h i n g...

this image makes me realize i need to

sit back, enjoy the sun & listen to the birds-

i go 90 to nothing all the time and i am about to sit back and take it all in like my kitty~

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and then on a funny note.... how true??

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link up & share your stuff...

if anyone is still out there!

being MIA isn't good for your blog-

my apologies!

Let's Eat Y'all! Recipe Swap 3/30

2012-03-29T21:15:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!

It's Leigh from the Hines-Sight Blog. Daphne is on Spring Break this week so I thought I would help her out a little in the kitchen today. No one wants to cook when they are on vacation. Right?

Actually, I decided not to cook, too. Instead, I turned to an expert this week to get the best roasted beet salad recipe that I've ever tasted to share with you. I was fortunate enough to have dinner last week at the beautiful, Carolina Inn, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Carolina Crossroads Executive Chef, Jimmy Reale, wowed me with a nine course tasting off his spring menu. Carolina Crossroads is a Forbes-Four Star ranked restaurant and is the winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award.

Every bite was a delight. Chef Reale is often found at his local farmer's market several times a week. You can find his recipe on my blog today. You will love it.

A Sample of the Spring Menu at Carolina Crossroads Restaurant and Bar in Chapel Hill, NC

Daphne will be back soon. She is sorry she missed the swap today, but looks forward to reading your recipes. Link up your favorite recipe this week.

{semi} wordless wednesday

2012-03-20T22:01:00.000-05:00

all i have to say is.....

THIS:

EQUALS, THIS:

ahem......

i went with the cute case VS the safe case....

today i got the 4S and an UGLY durable case.....

that was a hard pill to swallow.

i can think of 10 pieces of tory burch i could have put that $$ towards!

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ps: don't forget to link up on the 30th for recipe swap!

i will be out of town but the show WILL go on!!