Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

It has been a long journey.  For the past two days, I have been trying to cook red beans and rice.  When I was in college at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the cafeteria cooks prepared read beans and rice every Monday.  Seriously, they...
A Romantic Getaway

A Romantic Getaway

For our anniversary, my husband planned a romantic getaway to the Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain and we had a blast!  Anyone who knows me knows that I love the Ritz-Carlton.  They offer the best service, and although I know there are other hotels that have...
Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles

Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles

My husband and I took a fun road trip to Scottsdale to eat at Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles.  We met about 20 friends at the restaurant and just enjoyed each other’s company.   I never pass up an opportunity to eat good food and hang out...
Tropical Sno

Tropical Sno

If you have never had a “sno ball,” you don’t know what you’re missing.  It is a sweet little dream that I enjoyed as a kid and still enjoy today.  My husband and I decided to stop by Tropical Sno at the Foothills Mall for a ...
Happy Birthday to Me!

Happy Birthday to Me!

I am one year younger and I am so thankful for the years God has given me.  I stand on Psalm 91:16, “God will give me long life and show me His salvation.”  For my special day, I hung out with my husband.  We watched Jumping the Broom, which...
Going Greek

Going Greek

One of my favorite restaurants has closed.  They had the best lamb chops ever and now I have to find somewhere else to get great lamb chops.  Well, I didn’t have to look far.  I went to My Big Fat Greek Restaurant on a rainy evening after my...