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Showing posts with label CANUEMAGINE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CANUEMAGINE. Show all posts
GAME DAY TOT BOWL
It's Bowl Season and these tots are game ready! Check out this super easy game time dish. It's sure to have you dancing in the end zone!
DËSIGN: CRAFT HOUR
Designing the perfect Craft Night was so much fun.
I was inspired by the bold black and white striped design of the Zoës Kitchen Girls Night In Party Pack printables by The Tomkat Studio! A few sheets of striped craft paper from Paper Source was perfect for creating envelope liners for my invitations!
Guest signed in to receive future #withlaquin event updates and the chalkboard name tags were a hit!
Crafters created acrylic trays from photo frames and adornments such as chevron fabric, glitter scrapbook paper and foil dots!
Attendees received a swag bag of goodies featuring Naughty but Nice Kettle Corn! Want to check out the other goodies included in the swag? Follow me on Periscope {canuemagine} for my upcoming Trash Bag or Swag Bag chat! I'll talk about curating a good swag bag and how to make your swag bag interactive!
I had so much fun crafting with these super talented ladies! Want to attend a #withlaquin event? Make sure you are following me on social media! {links on the sidebar}
DËSIGN: ZOËS KITCHEN PARTY PACK {sponsored post}
When Zoës Kitchen reached out to me to try their new catering Party Pack, I could not turn them down!
Zoës Kitchen is amazing; their Mediterranean inspired cuisine is always fresh and flavorful!
In conjunction with The TomKat Studio, Zoës is now offering a variety of themed catering packages. From a Holiday Soiree to a Girls Night In and even a Game Day theme, Zoës is taking the work out of entertaining.
FOODIE: LEMON ICEBOX TARTS
It's my mothers favorite and it's super simple to make! Adapted from a recipe passed down by my grandmother, this Lemon Icebox Tart recipe is the perfect treat!
INGREDIENTS: TEDDY GRAHAMS. SUGAR. BUTTER. VANILLA BEAN PASTE.
CONDENSED MILK. LEMONS. HEAVY CREAM.
THE RËVIEW: BYOB ROCKS
The food scene is growing faster than I can order! Burgers check, Bottles check, Music check! New to the Lakeview scene is BYOB aka Build Your Own Burger aka Birmingham's Years of Bands. Cheese Fries
THE RËVIEW: Jackson's Bar Bistro
REVIEW: Tucked away in Soho Square, Jacksons's stone pizza oven, along with their unique desserts are definitely attention grabbers.SHRIMP & GRITS
DËSIGN: STARRING
New Custom Downloadable Bornday Invite! Now available on our Etsy shop . New designs to be added, so favorite our Etsy Shop to stay in the loop or send us a custom request!
FOODIË: DIRTY BLONDIES
INGREDIENTS: CLASSIC YELLOW CAKE MIX, MINI GOLDEN OREO'S, MINI WHITE CHOCOLATE REESE'S CUPS, WHITE CHIP MACADAMIA NUT COOKIE DOUGH.
DËSIGN: WE LOVE COOKIES & U
Custom Downloadable Valentine's are now available on our Etsy shop . New designs to be added so favorite our Etsy Shop to stay in the loop or send us a custom request!
RËVIEW: PARAMOUNT BIRMINGHAM
THE RESTAURANT: Trattoria Centrale & El Barrio, popular downtown eateries, have just added another heavy hitter to the line up. Paramount, rounds out the triad and brings the much needed after hour bites and entertainment to the cities center. The triple threat, Bar/Grill/Arcade, has taken root in the former Paramount Yogurt space on the corner of 20th and 2nd Ave North. Like the food stalker I am… I lurked on their Facebook page until the thing that mattered most to me was revealed… the menu!
THE PLOUGHMAN'S PLATTER
Andouille sausage, candied bacon, pimiento cheese, smoked trout dip, giardiniera, marinated olives & crackers
THE AMBIANCE & SERVICE:
Not shabby at all… the converted space gives you an upscale neighborhood bar feel without the dirt and grime nor pretentiousness. The most noticeable remnant of the previous tenants is the large wall photo offering a nostalgic view of the space. A large bar, lined with backless stools and inset wheel rims, takes center stage. As a big fan of open air restaurants, I have to say I took note of the addition of garage doors. I can't wait for spring!
While the grill is self seating, I was greeted by Paramount employee (Justin) after I walked through the door. The staff was attentive and very knowledgeable. There didn't appear to be any just opened "hiccups".
QUARTER POUND DOG
Perro Grande: bacon, avocado, pico de gallo, mayo & pickled jalapeños.
WINGS 2 WAYS:
Rosemary, lemon, percornio & barrio hot sauce,
THE MENU: We were informed of the Happy Hour Specials and some of the staff favorites from the creative menu. With several spins on the traditional, I was compelled to try an assortment of dishes. Wings 2 Ways, Triple Cooked Fries and Not-zzarella Sticks. My sidekick foodie ordered The Ploughman's Platter & one of the Quarter Pound Dogs.
TRIPLE COOKED FRIES: with garlicky mayo
The food arrived quickly and we couldn't wait to dig in! It's hard to name a favorite but the Not-zareela Sticks are a definite must try! The texture and flavor, combined with the house-made marinara, definitely brought bar food to another level! The Wings 2 Ways delivered as well. One of my wing peeves is a dry rub wing that has no flavor. I don't want to "look at flavor" I want to taste the flavor and that I did! The lemon, rosemary and percornio was not overpowering but was a nice addition to the marinated wings. I couldn't stop dunking the crispy fries into the garlic spiked mayo, best thing about good bar fries is that even when they get cold they still taste awesome! Need I say these were some good bar fries!
NOT-ZZARELLA STICKS:
risotto, broccoli, red pepper, olives, mozzarella & spicy marinara
With a decent portion size and a menu that packed variety and creativity it's nice to see the price point around the $7.00 mark. The Happy Hour Menu boasted wings and drink specials.
VERDICT: A great spot for catching up with friends or just to mingle and people watch. With the pending opening of the adjoining game room, the possibilities are endless! While I didn't try out out any of the specialty drinks or partake in the selection of beers, the bar was well attended. With a few hometown brews on the menu, I'm sure there is something for everyone! I can't wait for my second trip to try out some of the other dishes on the menu! Paramount is a win in my book!
FOODIE: STRAWBERRY COMPOTE FRENCH TOAST
Trips to the market are always inspirational! With a carton of beautiful strawberries and a bundle of fresh mint, all with a refreshing beverage in mind, it became apparent this morning that something special should happen and my oh my did it!
FRENCH TOAST:SOURDOUGH.MILK.EGG.CREAM.SUGAR.CINNAMON.VANILLA
COMPOTE : SUGAR. STRAWBERRIES. LEMON. HEAVY CREAM
On medium heat add 1/3 cup of Sugar to your saucepan with 3-5 sliced Strawberries
Combine 1 cup of Milk, 1 Egg and 2 tbsp of Heavy Cream with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a dash of sugar and a swig of vanilla. Whisk the ingredients together until combined. Submerge 1 piece of Sourdough Bread into the mixture. Make sure to flip the bread so that both sides are evenly coated.
Squeeze the Juice of Half a fresh Lemon into the Strawberry Compote. Stir and combine the Sugar, Lemon and Strawberries. Continue to stir as the Sugar melts and cooks with the juice from the Strawberries.
GARNISH: WHIPPED CREAM & FRESH MINT
Stack your French toast and layer with fresh slices of Strawberries. Chop some fresh mint for Garnish and pour your Strawberry Compote atop of your stack of French Toast! Add some fresh Whipped Cream and Enjoy!
THE REVIEW: SAWS SOUL KITCHEN
THE RESTAURANT: I wrote my first review on SAWS back in 2011. A couple of years have passed and the SAWS brand has added some new restaurants to their line up. I found myself in Avondale, making a decision between SAWS Soul Kitchen and the brands newest addition Post Office Pizza. The Soul Kitchen won out.
BBQ CHICKEN & GREENS
THE SERVICE & AMBIANCE:
BBQ CHICKEN & GREENSTHE SERVICE & AMBIANCE:
A hole in the wall, barely big enough for the dinner rush crowd to turn around in, is probably an accurate description of the facility. It's the kind of place you go when you just want good food and not all the fluff of working restrooms and fancy tables and chairs.
Similar to the original SAWS, metal art work, license plates and other paraphernalia litter the walls. Look up and SAWS t-shirts, skillfully hung with push pins, canvas the ceilings. There is no hostess and the open prep area serves as great entertainment for the fast moving order line. The cashier was less than friendly but was efficient in keeping the line moving.
Similar to the original SAWS, metal art work, license plates and other paraphernalia litter the walls. Look up and SAWS t-shirts, skillfully hung with push pins, canvas the ceilings. There is no hostess and the open prep area serves as great entertainment for the fast moving order line. The cashier was less than friendly but was efficient in keeping the line moving.
LIMITËD: COVËRED
The Coverëd collection won't be available for long!
A sweet mini lady apple covered in creamy white or milk chocolate. Adorned with your choice of pecans, toffee, and melt away peppermint dust!
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FIELD TRIP: EARTH FARE
ROSEMARY TREES: Smelled Awesome and they are just so darn cute!
THE STORE: I’m ashamed to say
that a visit to the store has been on my list of must do’s for the past year!
While I was quick to sign up for their rewards program and salivate over and
pass along their awesome deals, I just barely scratched it off of my 2013 list!
FRESH CRANBERRIES: WIDE AISLES AND BRIGHT DISPLAYS
THE SERVICE & AMBIANCE:
The store was clean, open and inviting and although
a little smaller, it was pretty comparable in design to its competitors. The
staff was really friendly and engaging!
THE STOCK: The produce section offered a fresh selection but I wasn’t
impressed with the variety. This trip was for my fathers’ favorite Hibiscus
Tea, which we found just past the produce and next to the fresh ground coffee!
VERDICT: I’ll definitely
be visiting the store again as I didn’t get a chance to check out the deli! I’m
also on the hunt for a good butcher so I can’t wait to check out the Earth Fare selection!
SHOP LOCAL
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