1 Hotel Nashville is now blooming. My husband and I are huge fans of 1 Hotel South Beach. With flights being so outrageous, we decided to take a road trip to Nashville. The 5 and 1/2 drive through the mountains landed us at an urban oasis in Music City. Opening their doors in July, this marks 1 Hotels’ 8th hotel property. Sitting across from the Music City Center and the…
The Conrad Nashville has opened its doors to friends, families, and pets to indulge in clean contemporary decor amongst 234 spacious guest rooms and suites are complete with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer incredible views of Nashville! It rests in the midst of Midtown Nashville. hospitality upon arrival was warm and welcoming. The staff made sure we had everything we needed for ourselves and our puppy, Parker. During our stay, pets were…
The luxury JW Marriott Charlotte hotel is the newest member of the Charlotte North Carolina skyline! The five-star urban oasis recently opened in the center of Downtown Charlotte nestled right next to the Convention Center. There are three restaurants, an outdoor heated pool, rooftop bar, gym, and easy access to the city hustle! Located within blocks of the Queen City’s attraction including the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Mint Museum of…
After eating at Cafe Bastille Miami, You can’t tell me that my Uber didn’t pick me up from Collins Ave and shipped me to Paris! Café Bastille is an ALL DAY French Cafe in downtown Miami. The crazy part is, I have walked past the cafe several times in the past 10 years. We would frequent downtown Miami to catch cruises with my family. My husband and I would walk…
My recent trip to Mexico introduced me to the flavorful journey of ceviche. I literally CRAVE it now! It is a Peruvian dish typically made from fresh raw fish cured in fresh citrus juices, most commonly lemon or lime, and spiced with ají, chili peppers, or other seasonings, including chopped onions, salt, and coriander. Our Ceviche today includes poaching the shrimp first in boiling water. You can poach the fish…
Hotel Esencia I don’t know if I should even be telling you about this place because I think it’s supposed to be a secret. We would’ve never found this place if it wasn’t for @WhereLifeMeetsLiving via IG. I take that back, I may have seen it listed on The Top Romantic Hotels in Mexico or maybe it’s feature as The Chicest Hotel on The Riviera Maya. You may want to…
This MUST be what cinderella felt like when that glass slipper was the perfect fit!! I found the love I have been looking for all my life. Birria El Gordo of Marietta, GA had my glass slipper (quesatacos and consume´) in hand! For MONTHS, I have been looking for these drool-worthy desirable tacos I always saw on my IG explore page. I learned it was an authentic Mexican dish called…
The Dewberry was a sigh of relief on sight. “Ma’am let us pamper you!”, was the first thing said to me when we arrived at The Dewberry. As the doorman assisted us with our luggage, I attempted to be “ independent” by choosing to carry my oversized purse. He persuaded me to hand over my bag while offering me a cold bottle of water. My answer is “ If you…
Shrimp and grits are a requirement where I’m from. My Charleston fave doesn’t fit into my 60-day keto challenge so we are going to flip the switch!! I know you are bewildered “Low carb grits? “ No, that hasn’t been discovered yet but we are giving riced cauliflower a creamy treatment to mimic grits. Feel free to add bacon, andouille sausage or create a gravy! Make this recipe your own.…
The Keto Chocolate Chip Bars make the transition smoother because you don’t feel like you are missing out! I’ve been making these soft, chewy treats for over a year. They constantly help me in my vulnerable moments.
