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Yes Indeed!

by shaylajay | July 22, 2011 | Dining, Popular | 17 Comments

There's one thing I can't get used to in the desert --- being away from good Southern cooking. My husband and I were craving something good and spicy, so we went to a friend's house and my hubby learned how to cook a Louisiana favorite. My husband's...

The Chimes Restaurant

by shaylajay | May 27, 2021 | Dining | 0 Comments

You've probably heard me mention The Chimes Restaurant. This was a restaurant on Highland Road on LSU's campus. Me and a group of friends from law school would go here after a long week and enjoy the raw oysters on the half shell. They were so fresh, and the horse...

Stir’s of Huntsville

by shaylajay | June 15, 2024 | Dining | 0 Comments

Without telling my age, I remember sitting in front of the television watching cartoons on Saturday mornings eating Kellog's Corn Pops cereal, Honey Comb, Honey Smacks, or Lucky Charms. While it has been over 30 years since I have had these cereals, I still remember...

Grille on Main at Providence

by shaylajay | February 19, 2021 | Dining | 0 Comments

I was looking for a place to grab a bite to eat with the hubby. So, we chose Grille on Main in Providence. This restaurant used to be Grille 29, but it closed shortly after the pandemic began. We were so sad the restaurant had closed. My eight-year-old loved Grille...

Lagniappe Restaurant at Amelia Island

by shaylajay | March 18, 2023 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

Today was a great day with the family. My oldest and I hung out at the beach and then we hopped in the truck and drove over to Kingsley Plantation, which we'll talk more about later. Kingsley was a plantation owner who went to Africa, brought back an African princess,...

Fish by Jose Andres

by shaylajay | June 14, 2023 | Travel, Dining | 0 Comments

On our first night in the Bahamas, we ate at Fish by Jose Andres. This restaurant was in The Cove, the hotel we reserved for our entire visit. I love the decor, the food, and the service in this restaurant. I also loved the convenience of it being in the hotel....

A Romantic Getaway

by shaylajay | October 3, 2011 | Dining, Travel | 8 Comments

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...

Cooking With Cally

by shaylajay | January 2, 2012 | Dining | 10 Comments

By now, you know that I am not a great cook. So, I called Cally over for a cooking lesson. Cally is a great cook and has her own business. Cally's mother also owned her own catering company. I had no idea how much time and effort goes into...

Leafly Boba Bar

by shaylajay | August 2, 2024 | Dining | 0 Comments

Boba tea has been all the craze around Huntsville for the past few years. With so many artificial flavors, sweeteners, and colors out there, I try to choose wisely when enjoying my favorite beverage. I love the fact that Leafly doesn't use fructose or artificial...

Lovin’ New Orleans

by shaylajay | January 8, 2014 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

We always visit New Orleans during the holidays. I love this city. Many people think of partying when they think of New Orleans, but New Orleans has so much more to offer --- meeting wonderful people, eating delicious Cajun cuisine, shopping, art, and...

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