~TinyChocolates
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Catch me if you Can
Hope that you enjoyed the pictures of the food.... I guess that I should explain (all pictures were taken at Loveless Cafe from my iPhone).
KMM knows about my foodiness (not really a word but I will use it today) and asked me if there were any restaurants that I wanted to try in TN. I couldn't think of any and after googling to see if any Top Chef contestants had a restaurant (the answer is NO- although there is speculation that the next round of contestants does have one from Nashville). I told her she could pick all of the places. There are 2 places that stick out in my mind so let's start with Loveless Cafe. Heaven help you! If you get a chance to go please stop and try their DELICIOUS biscuits~! They were wonderful and the preserves (jelly) that served with them are all home made and sooo yummy! I had fried catfish, fried green tomatoes and fried okra (obviously I wanted to have a heart attack that day)! Everything was great! KMM had fish, greens and mac-n-cheese. The greens weren't the best...neither was the mac-n-cheese.
The next place would be Monells. Again, this place was wonderful. KMM had mentioned Monells before and said that I would love it but I blew her off. The restaurant was family style and was ridiculous. They served : fried fish, ribs, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn pudding, rolls and cornbread, green beans, greens, white beans, cucumber salad, banana pudding and more. The place is worth your time and money! All you can eat for around $16. Worth every penny!
I am surprised that I didn't come back as big as a house but I made it! So there you go... 2 great southern style restaurants for you to try in Nashville!
~TinyChocolates
KMM knows about my foodiness (not really a word but I will use it today) and asked me if there were any restaurants that I wanted to try in TN. I couldn't think of any and after googling to see if any Top Chef contestants had a restaurant (the answer is NO- although there is speculation that the next round of contestants does have one from Nashville). I told her she could pick all of the places. There are 2 places that stick out in my mind so let's start with Loveless Cafe. Heaven help you! If you get a chance to go please stop and try their DELICIOUS biscuits~! They were wonderful and the preserves (jelly) that served with them are all home made and sooo yummy! I had fried catfish, fried green tomatoes and fried okra (obviously I wanted to have a heart attack that day)! Everything was great! KMM had fish, greens and mac-n-cheese. The greens weren't the best...neither was the mac-n-cheese.
The next place would be Monells. Again, this place was wonderful. KMM had mentioned Monells before and said that I would love it but I blew her off. The restaurant was family style and was ridiculous. They served : fried fish, ribs, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn pudding, rolls and cornbread, green beans, greens, white beans, cucumber salad, banana pudding and more. The place is worth your time and money! All you can eat for around $16. Worth every penny!
I am surprised that I didn't come back as big as a house but I made it! So there you go... 2 great southern style restaurants for you to try in Nashville!
~TinyChocolates
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Ten for Ten
I had a GREAT time is Nashville and decided to give you a top ten list!
10- I don't have to deal with humidity since I have moved to the north... But once I landed in Nashville, humidity reminded me why we had been enemies. Big hair!
9- Central Time Zone. My body is on sync with Central Time Zone. My body automatically knows when it is back on Central Time Zone and reminds me that it loves it!
8- Diversity- It was soooo NICE to go to the mall, wal-mart, and any restaurant and be greeted by people of color... All colors and not just one. I forgot what it was like to see strangers who still speak. I love Southern Hospitality
7- Bible Belt... It is kind of comforting driving down the street and seeing at least 2 churches on every street. It is nice to know that God is still important to some people.
6- Being able to see my nephew for the first time. I love my children and all of my friends are doing their part to make sure that the world stays populated!
5- I am the parent. it does not matter that even when the kids that I am carrying aren't biologically mine that someone thinks that I am the real parent! It never fails!
4- Vacation... Even though I was in Nashville for graduation, I was using it as vacation so that I could relax and unwind from a very fast paced school year. Of course that didn't happen. KMM had plans for me to come and put in work. And I was happy to help out my friend/sister!
3- Food. There is nothing like soul food! (will do a separate post about 2 great restaurants later)! But I know that I am back in the south when EVERYWHERE you go serves Sweet Tea!
2- Friends. It felt sooo good to be around friends! They had me laughing the whole trip! A special Shout out to Mister P for making sure that the giggles never stopped!
1- The best thing was watching my bff KMM walk across the stage and become a doctor! And then seeing her actual diploma! YOU GO GIRL!
That is it for me today! Stay tuned for more sometime soon! (I would put tomorrow but I would feel horrible if I don't blog tomorrow)
~TinyChocolates
10- I don't have to deal with humidity since I have moved to the north... But once I landed in Nashville, humidity reminded me why we had been enemies. Big hair!
9- Central Time Zone. My body is on sync with Central Time Zone. My body automatically knows when it is back on Central Time Zone and reminds me that it loves it!
8- Diversity- It was soooo NICE to go to the mall, wal-mart, and any restaurant and be greeted by people of color... All colors and not just one. I forgot what it was like to see strangers who still speak. I love Southern Hospitality
7- Bible Belt... It is kind of comforting driving down the street and seeing at least 2 churches on every street. It is nice to know that God is still important to some people.
6- Being able to see my nephew for the first time. I love my children and all of my friends are doing their part to make sure that the world stays populated!
5- I am the parent. it does not matter that even when the kids that I am carrying aren't biologically mine that someone thinks that I am the real parent! It never fails!
4- Vacation... Even though I was in Nashville for graduation, I was using it as vacation so that I could relax and unwind from a very fast paced school year. Of course that didn't happen. KMM had plans for me to come and put in work. And I was happy to help out my friend/sister!
3- Food. There is nothing like soul food! (will do a separate post about 2 great restaurants later)! But I know that I am back in the south when EVERYWHERE you go serves Sweet Tea!
2- Friends. It felt sooo good to be around friends! They had me laughing the whole trip! A special Shout out to Mister P for making sure that the giggles never stopped!
1- The best thing was watching my bff KMM walk across the stage and become a doctor! And then seeing her actual diploma! YOU GO GIRL!
That is it for me today! Stay tuned for more sometime soon! (I would put tomorrow but I would feel horrible if I don't blog tomorrow)
~TinyChocolates
Friday, May 27, 2011
Trouble in the Air
I think that I might start doing this regularly... Talking about the good and bad of airlines and the troubles that I encounter (almost) everytime that I fly.
My flight was scheduled to leave at 3:30. I made it to the airport on time, got stopped by security (not because I had Scentsy stuff in my bag but because of my Nook), and made it to the gate with time to spare. They announced that it was a full flight and asked if anyone would like to check their bags, free of charge to their destination. I took them up on that offer and started to RELAX. I had checked the weather in Nashville and figured that I would have a great flight. WRONG! My connecting flight was in Denver and they were having some Weird Storm. They boarded us on the flight on time and then made us WAIT.... I fell asleep and woke up and realized that we had not moved. I was worried that I would miss my flight. We finally left at 5 and I made it to my connecting flight without any worries. The only downside was that I was supposed to have an 1 1/2 hour delay meaning that I could grab some dinner. That did not happen and I was SO SO Hungry on my flight into Nashville. I flew on Frontier this trip and I was impressed. The plane had TVs in every headrest where you could swipe a card and either watch movies or 24 channels of TV. Because the first flight delay was so long they let us watch TV for free... I got caught up on Law and Order: SVU. The plane was new and they served warm chocolate chip cookies at the end of every flight... They really know how to make me smile.
When I landed in Nashville, I was told to pick up my luggage at carousel 6... which did not exist because of renovations. They had everyone wandering around wondering where to pick up their luggage. KMM was glad to see me and quickly took me to get something to eat.
On my returning flight, I tried to check in online. That didn't work and had to arrive at the airport early. They told me that my flight to Denver was delayed because of WEATHER and my flight would be leaving an hour late. I started to get worried that I wouldn't make my connecting flight and then I thought (God has this.. no need to worry). I literally got off the plane and quickly walked 3 lanes over to catch my flight home. They were calling all seats, all rows when I walked up.
More on Nashville on Tuesday. Enjoy your 3 day weekend. Happy Memorial Day.
~TinyChocolates
My flight was scheduled to leave at 3:30. I made it to the airport on time, got stopped by security (not because I had Scentsy stuff in my bag but because of my Nook), and made it to the gate with time to spare. They announced that it was a full flight and asked if anyone would like to check their bags, free of charge to their destination. I took them up on that offer and started to RELAX. I had checked the weather in Nashville and figured that I would have a great flight. WRONG! My connecting flight was in Denver and they were having some Weird Storm. They boarded us on the flight on time and then made us WAIT.... I fell asleep and woke up and realized that we had not moved. I was worried that I would miss my flight. We finally left at 5 and I made it to my connecting flight without any worries. The only downside was that I was supposed to have an 1 1/2 hour delay meaning that I could grab some dinner. That did not happen and I was SO SO Hungry on my flight into Nashville. I flew on Frontier this trip and I was impressed. The plane had TVs in every headrest where you could swipe a card and either watch movies or 24 channels of TV. Because the first flight delay was so long they let us watch TV for free... I got caught up on Law and Order: SVU. The plane was new and they served warm chocolate chip cookies at the end of every flight... They really know how to make me smile.
When I landed in Nashville, I was told to pick up my luggage at carousel 6... which did not exist because of renovations. They had everyone wandering around wondering where to pick up their luggage. KMM was glad to see me and quickly took me to get something to eat.
On my returning flight, I tried to check in online. That didn't work and had to arrive at the airport early. They told me that my flight to Denver was delayed because of WEATHER and my flight would be leaving an hour late. I started to get worried that I wouldn't make my connecting flight and then I thought (God has this.. no need to worry). I literally got off the plane and quickly walked 3 lanes over to catch my flight home. They were calling all seats, all rows when I walked up.
More on Nashville on Tuesday. Enjoy your 3 day weekend. Happy Memorial Day.
~TinyChocolates
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Too Much fun in TEN
The TEN that I am referring too would be Nashville, TN. KMM, who I have mentioned before on the blog, is my bff from high school. Her mom was an assistant principal at the junior high school that my mom taught classes. KMM thought I was stuck up because I did not talk to her, once we had class with each other and we began chatting she realized that she liked me and we have been friends ever since.
That was over 10 years ago and though we have bad times, our good times are HILARIOUS! I flew to Nashville because KMM was graduating from Dental school and would officially be a Dentist- My first Doctor friend. I hadn't seen KMM since her wedding in April '10 and since that time she had a baby Boy. Boy how time flies on by. I had a GREAT time and I even have pictures to share..... and of course a story about the airlines and all of the trouble that I face when flying to the south....
That was over 10 years ago and though we have bad times, our good times are HILARIOUS! I flew to Nashville because KMM was graduating from Dental school and would officially be a Dentist- My first Doctor friend. I hadn't seen KMM since her wedding in April '10 and since that time she had a baby Boy. Boy how time flies on by. I had a GREAT time and I even have pictures to share..... and of course a story about the airlines and all of the trouble that I face when flying to the south....
Monday, May 16, 2011
Let me catch up
Thank you Jesus! You allowed me to make it through a wonderful school year! The last month and a half have been BUSY (BUSY BUSY)... but because you are so Wonderful, you got me through.
I did not think that I would make it but I did and now I can catch my breath and enjoy a little summer fun! So much has been going on and of course I haven't had time to blog but I do now so let's catch up!
KMM will be graduating this weekend so I will be jumping on a plane to be at the festive occasion (plus I need to meet her little man)! As a kid, I would attend Vacation Bible School (VBS) at the church down the street from my childhood home. My Aunt served as Director and would REQUIRE for her relatives to attend. I have some great memories, one being a song that she would make us sing (Vacation Bible School is here- Tra-La Tra-La Tra-La).... At the church that I attend now, they made an announcement that were looking for people to help and I signed up to help. The lady asked me if I wanted to be the Director and I quickly told her NO! But I think that I could handle the arts and crafts... or maybe teach the little kids! I will keep you posted!
I have tons more to tell you but I have other things that need my attention... I will be blogging at least 3 days this week! Check back for more
~TinyChocolates
I did not think that I would make it but I did and now I can catch my breath and enjoy a little summer fun! So much has been going on and of course I haven't had time to blog but I do now so let's catch up!
KMM will be graduating this weekend so I will be jumping on a plane to be at the festive occasion (plus I need to meet her little man)! As a kid, I would attend Vacation Bible School (VBS) at the church down the street from my childhood home. My Aunt served as Director and would REQUIRE for her relatives to attend. I have some great memories, one being a song that she would make us sing (Vacation Bible School is here- Tra-La Tra-La Tra-La).... At the church that I attend now, they made an announcement that were looking for people to help and I signed up to help. The lady asked me if I wanted to be the Director and I quickly told her NO! But I think that I could handle the arts and crafts... or maybe teach the little kids! I will keep you posted!
I have tons more to tell you but I have other things that need my attention... I will be blogging at least 3 days this week! Check back for more
~TinyChocolates
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