Kaya Toast
Restaurants & Eateries

Tavern (Nashville)

So many good things to say about Tavern, located in midtown at 1904 Broadway. I’m having quite the love affair with this restaurant. One look at the menu and instantly I knew I’d be back several times to slowly work my way through it.…

July 15, 2011
Iced Coffee
Drinks & Cocktails

Iced Coffee

Welcome to my latest addiction. I am obsessed with Iced Coffee. I’ve tried for years to brew coffee and turn it into an icy delicious concoction, but failed every time. What makes it more pitiful is I’ve worked at 3 coffee shops in my…

July 13, 2011
Date, Rum, and Pecan Ice Cream
Desserts Ice Creams & Sorbets

Date, Rum, and Pecan Ice Cream

At first, I didn’t have this recipe bookmarked in my ice cream book. It sounded fine, but didn’t jump out at me as a must make. But for the 4th, I wanted to make Oatmeal Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies and needed a fabulous ice…

July 11, 2011
Bacon Blue Burger
Beef Burgers Condiments Grilling Main Dish Sandwiches

Bacon Blue Burger

I’m in love with summer. It seems like through the winter months, I forget how awesome it is to be outdoors with shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops. And let’s not forget about the food. Oh the food! Summer food is always a burger for…

July 8, 2011
Firecracker Punch by So, How's It Taste? www.leah-claire.com
4th of July Drinks & Cocktails

Firecracker Punch

Another July 4th has come and gone, but I couldn’t wait to share this drink with you. Along with grilling and a yummy dessert (like this year’s ice cream sandwiches), I always plan a boozey beverage to sip while watching the fireworks. I’ve served…

July 6, 2011
Grilled Cheesy Corn Cakes
Appetizers Grilling Side Dish

Grilled Cheesy Corn Cakes

Who’s ready for the long 4th of July weekend?! I know I am. I have two favorite holidays, one is New Year’s Eve and the other is the Fourth of July. There’s so much excitement around both and maybe I have a thing for…

July 1, 2011