Tag: Girlfriend Stories
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A Girls Weekend in St. Augustine
There is nothing like an occasional weekend away from the everyday responsibilities of life to refresh and renew your spirit. So last weekend Natalie and I packed our overnight bags and took a drive to Florida’s east coast and America’s oldest continuously occupied city, St. Augustine. The old city on the harbor has a Spanish…
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A Simple Recipe for Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon
At the request of my dear friends and fellow gardeners, Kylee Baumle, of Our Little Acre and Annie Haven of Authentic Haven Brand Natural Brew (Annie produces my favorite natural soil conditioner, Moo Poo Tea), I am happy to share my recipe for maple-soy glazed salmon. This easy recipe is tasty enough to serve for…
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A Contest for Gardeners
One of the most enjoyable aspects of blogging for Proven Winners is getting to know my fellow bloggers–accomplished gardeners and writers from all around the country. Recently my friend and fellow Proven Winners Garden Guru, Niki Jabbour, released her first book, The Year Round Vegetable Gardener. As an avid veggie gardener myself, I love this…
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A Review of Atlanta’s Mansion on Peachtree and Empire State South
There is nothing like a midwinter getaway to lift a girl’s spirits. Recently, my friend Laura and I escaped to Atlanta to reconnect and recharge. She was on her way to Switzerland to go skiing. I was on my way…to Atlanta! We enjoyed a fabulous stay at the chic Mansion on Peachtree. The rooms are…
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An Evening in Atlanta and Stone-Ground Grits with Mushrooms
Every now and then, I tear myself away from weeding and digging and go to the Big City. I put on high heels, smokey eyeliner, and maybe a pencil skirt. Because when I go to Atlanta, it’s not to sleep. It’s to hang out with beautiful people. And to see gorgeous cityscapes, like red chandeliers, shimmering…
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A Visit to Cape Ann
I haven’t written a new post in about three weeks, and I’m like a rusty hinge on a garden gate, willing to open up, but not sure I am able. The last few weeks have been filled with drama, followed by a mid-summer lethargy that is common in the deep South, when the temperature stays in…