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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Sucre New Orleans



I came across Sucre New Orleans yesterday on Twitter. I was instantly head over heels in love. Who wouldn't. Carmel, chocolate, candied nuts, and wine! Oh my! The very next time I am in NOLA this will be my first stop after Captain Sals of course.

http://www.shopsucre.com/

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Summer African Prints


I am just loving the African Prints.

Urbanknit handbages
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Urbanknit?ref=pr_shop

Duro Olown Spring/Summer Collection
http://www.duroolowu.com/ss11photos.html

Aroma Therapy



A few years ago while staying with my parents for a couple of months in my hometown of Jackson, MS, I learned how to make bath bombs. Instead of spending an arm and leg at the bath and body stores I made my own soaps, bath salts, and scrubs.

http://www.bathsaltbenefits.com/2/category/bath%20salt%20recipes/1.html

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Margarita Popsicles




Today I was searching for recipes to make popsicles for Jaylan, instead I found a recipe for mommy. Enjoy!


Comfort Food



I need a little TLC this moring. There is nothing more comforting to a Southern than a bowl of hot grits. Wish I were having this right now.

http://www.ansonmills.com/page19/page39/page39.html

Monday, June 13, 2011

Paper Bag Puppet



Inspired by our visit to The Center of Puppetry Arts, Jaylan and I made a hand puppet today using a paper bag. If you are looking for something to do with your kids this summer here is a link for crafts and activities.

http://www.education.com/activity/arts-and-crafts/?cid=55000.0066127072&s_kwcid=TC8363kid%20craftsSb3815570665&gclid=CKDwhOiLtKkCFUiA5QodIW5eMQ

Southern Candy Confections





Last Thursday, Jaylan and I went to The Center of Puppetry Arts. I nearly wet my pants when I saw they were featuring Jim Henson. It was like I was an eight year old kid again. Remember this, "Laugh your tears away (clap clap), Worry for another day..." Yes, they had Fraggles.


Due to my lack of planning, Jaylan didn't enjoy himself nearly as much as I did. "Mommy, let's go eat." was all I heard for the entire 45 minutes we were there. After we left the museum I grab Jaylan Chick-fil-a and headed to my favorite candy store in Underground Atlanta. We picked up chocolate peanut butter cups, chocolate caramel cashew clusters and fudge.


Here is a quick, yet great recipe for those chocolate cashew clusters.


Ingredients

2 lbs milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

1 cup salted cashew halves

28 caramels

2 tsb heavy whipping cream


Directions

Line the baking sheet with wax paper and butter; set aside. In the microwave, melt 1 lb of candy coating; stir until smooth. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand until partially set, about 3 minutes. Top each with six and seven cashews . Let stand until completely set.


In small sauacepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. stir until smooth. Spoon over cashews. Reheat caramel over low heat if it thickens. Melt remaining candy coating; spoon over caramel. Let satnd until set. Yield 2-1/2 dozen