Hot Chocolate Ice Cream by So, How's It Taste? www.leah-claire.com
Chocolate Desserts Ice Creams & Sorbets

Hot Chocolate Ice Cream

You may think from the title that I made some sort of super creamy version of ice cream that mimics a mug of hot chocolate. Wrong! I made hot chocolate, as in cayenne pepper hot chocolate. This Hot Chocolate Ice Cream reminds me of…

June 13, 2011
Samurai Sushi
Restaurants & Eateries

Samurai Sushi (Nashville)

Why it took me so long to visit Samurai Sushi, located at 2209 Elliston Place, is beyond me. I’ve heard so much about it and all I could think about is having a yummy sushi roll topped with delicious fruit. So when my friend…

June 10, 2011
Veggie Quiche Cups
Breakfast Low Calorie

Veggie Quiche Cups

As much as I love to blog about food, I find it harder and harder to have something worth blogging about and yet still fit in my jeans. I really start to notice this issue during these warm summer months when tank tops, shorts,…

June 7, 2011
Oatmeal Turtle Tart
Chocolate Desserts Pies & Tarts

Oatmeal Turtle Tart

Why hello there, cure to my once insatiable sweet tooth. This Oatmeal Turtle Tart is what I made last month for my mom on Mother’s Day. She loves chocolate and caramel about as much as I do. I guess that’s where I get it…

June 4, 2011
Noodles & Company Pad Thai
Restaurants & Eateries

Noodles & Company (Nashville)

I have recently become a huge fan of Noodles & Company, located at 2116 Green Hills Village Drive near the Mall at Green Hills. I’d never heard of the chain before, but I’m glad they’ve found a home in Nashville. My first thought was…

June 1, 2011
Apple Sticky Buns
Bread Breakfast Desserts

Apple Sticky Buns

I should’ve named these 1 a.m. sticky buns. I don’t know why, but I always get an itch to bake bread late at night. And every single time I forget that baking bread from scratch is quite the lengthy process. So when I started…

May 29, 2011
Dinner Roll Baked in a Jar
Bread

Dinner Rolls Baked in a Jar

How stinkin’ cute are these Dinner Rolls Baked in a Jar? I’ve had these bookmarked to make for months now, but kept forgetting the 4-ounce jars. I finally found them at my local Kroger (I have no idea why I forgot about the Interwebs…

May 26, 2011
Creamy Shrimp Tacos
Main Dish Seafood & Fish

Creamy Shrimp Tacos

I am a huge fan of cream cheese. Be it sweet or savory, if it’s included, I want it. When the Philadelphia Cooking Cremes came out, I jumped at the chance to try them. Philadelphia so kindly put out several recipes to try with…

May 24, 2011
Bacon Waffles
Breakfast Main Dish Pork Waffles & Pancakes

Bacon Waffles

I’m a huge fan of breakfast, even breakfast for dinner. I’m also a lover of pretty much anything with bacon. I’ve been searching for the best Bacon Waffles and I’ve finally found a recipe I really like. My waffle maker is Belgian-style, but these…

May 22, 2011
White Grape Popsicles
Desserts Popsicles

Grape Popsicles

Now that warmer weather is slowly making its way to Nashville, I find myself in the mood for cold, sweet treats. Ice cream, smoothies, milkshakes, popsicles. You name it, it’s in my freezer. I couldn’t wait to make homemade popsicles. They are so fun…

May 19, 2011
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Condiments

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

I’m definitely one of those people that loves ranch dressing. It’s my number one salad dressing choice and I dip everything in it. Fries, pizza, veggies, you name it. Ever since I made homemade dressing for my Spring Dinner Party, I’ve been wanting to…

May 17, 2011
Espresso Caramel Bars
Bar Cookies Candy Chocolate Desserts

Espresso Caramel Bars

Brace yourself. Are you really ready to read this post? You are about to dive into a mad, incurable addiction. One bite of these Espresso Caramel Bars and you’ll be hooked. There’s no going back. A crunchy cinnamon crust with an ooey gooey layer…

May 15, 2011