Miraval Resort & Spa, Part I

Miraval Resort & Spa, Part I

The hubster and I decided to get away and leave reality behind.  We did just that by going to Miraval Resort & Spa. I have heard so many wonderful things about this resort, so I always wondered, “What’s the big deal?” Oprah and Gayle went on...
Joey K's Restaurant & Bar in New Orleans

Joey K's Restaurant & Bar in New Orleans

My hubby’s friend, Robert, has done it again!  When we went to Los Angeles, he told us about this great restaurant in Manhattan Beach and we loved it.  Well, Robert and his wife moved to New Orleans last summer.  While my husband and I were...
Quarter View Restaurant

Quarter View Restaurant

My family and I just got back from New Orleans and Mississippi.  I thank God for family and friends who make life so sweet even in the midst of hardship.  I especially enjoyed this trip because of the good food and the good times.  I was rather nervous...
Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Market

I have been trying to find a good farmer’s market with great local products.  Well, I found one near my house and was so excited while looking at all of the fun things the vendors have to offer.  This farmer’s market is new to the Dove Mountain...
Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin Cupcakes

I’m so bad I can’t stand myself!  Can you believe that I tried to bake cupcakes for the first time in my life (from scratch I might add) and they turned out delicious?  I even made the cream cheese frosting from scratch and was like a kid at...
Pappadeaux’s Seafood House in Phoenix

Pappadeaux’s Seafood House in Phoenix

Matt’s friends were in town from Seattle, so we hung out in Phoenix and decided to get some Pappadeaux’s. I miss my crawfish etouffee, so I knew I had to order it before we arrived.  My husband is a country boy at heart, so he wanted me to eat some...