- May 12
Happy Mother's Day
As we dive into the month of May, there's a special day that shines brighter than most – Mother's Day. It's a day where we come together...
- Apr 22
Happy Earth Day 2024
Earth Day holds immense significance in today's world. It serves as a rallying point for individuals, communities, and organizations to...
- Apr 8
Planting Season
It's officially planting season and I'm exited. I have big plans for my little garden this year. I plan to expand a little and grow food...
- Apr 8
Solar Eclipse 2024
Experiencing a solar eclipse is like witnessing a celestial ballet where the moon gracefully pirouettes in front of the sun casting a...
- Mar 13
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
If you're looking for cool treats in the city, try out Jeremiah's Italian Ice. I'm a big fan of Italian ice and ice cream so I was...
- Mar 12
My Blossoming Daffodils
Spring is finally upon us! With there only being 7 days left until spring, my buttercup daffodils are flourishing so nicely. They are a...
- Mar 12
Savory Broccoli and Mushroom Alfredo
One of my favorite go to meals to cook is alfredo pasta. There are so many variations of alfredo to chose from ranging from pasta...
- Jan 26
Is Spring Here Yet?
According to the calendar, we have 53 days left before Spring. Not too bad! These past few months, I've really missed spring and summer....
- Jan 22
Firebirds was 🔥🔥🔥
The ambiance, service, and menu offerings at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill are often praised for providing a delightful dining experience....
- Jan 20
Yummy Hibachi
In case I haven't made it clear by now, I absolutely love hibachi and Japanese cuisine. The sizzling sounds of the hibachi grill, the...
- Jan 19
It's a New Year!
Happy New Year everyone! 2024 is officially hear, and we've had a chilly start thus far. This past week we've been snowed in and it's...
- Mar 21, 2023
Sunday Brunch at Edge Alley
Last month I enjoyed an amazing brunch with some of my favorite people. We visited this charming establishment with an artful creative...
- Mar 8, 2023
Happy Women's Day
What a wonderful day is it! Happy International Women's Day to all the lovely ladies all over the world. Today we celebrate the...
- Feb 14, 2023
Happy Valentine's Day
Today we celebrate love. If you're reading this, I hope your day is full of love. Memphis Botanical Gardens
- Jan 31, 2023
The Last Day of January
As we close out the first month of 2023, I reflect on the goals that I've set forth for the rest of the year and my determination to...
- Aug 12, 2022
My Little Garden: 2022 Edition
I haven't really posted about my little garden this year, so here's an update. I decided to expand my little garden to include (2) boxes....
- Aug 10, 2022
Late Brunch @ Two Chicks Cafe
Whew! Talk about good eating. Two Chicks Cafe is by far one of the best brunch spots that I've eaten at in Nola. Just a heads up, be...
- Jul 15, 2022
Road Trip to NOLA
My plans were to take a quick road trip to New Orleans and attend the Essence Festival, but I didn't make it to the concert. I did,...
- Apr 13, 2022
Quick Bite @ The Beauty Shop
After running errands all day, I met my cousin in Midtown Memphis for dinner at The Beauty Shop. I absolutely enjoy the food and...
- Apr 5, 2022
My New Friend 🌿
A very dear friend of mine gifted me a beautiful Peace Lily. Peace Lily's are bold, vibrant, and are excellent air purifiers. Look at the...
- Apr 4, 2022
Celebratory Dinner @ SOB East
In celebration of me starting a new career and find a new job, my friends and I decided to have dinner at SOB East. SOB also known as...
- Mar 23, 2022
A Taste of Venice
Venice Kitchen is going to be my new lunch spot. Originally known as Old Venice Pizza Company, Venice Kitchen offers a variety of award...
- Mar 20, 2022
SPRING is Finally Here!
Spring is finally upon us and I'm excited. I can't wait to get grounded and get my feet and hands dirty in the garden again. I'm also...
- Dec 6, 2021
Stoney River Steakhouse Dinner Party
I had a phenomenal time at my family's holiday dinner party. Everything about this night was specials. We celebrated a few birthdays, an...
- Oct 4, 2021
Smiling Brings Peace
"Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love." -Mother Teresa
- Oct 4, 2021
Family Night Out @ Robata Ramen and Yakitori Bar
The fam and I decided to go out for a full day of fun over the weekend. We visited the Cooper Young Festival which is an annual outdoor...
- Sep 23, 2021
Little Green Thumb
Today marks the first day of Autumn and I'm doing a little reflecting on my summer projects. This year I decided to start a small garden...
- Sep 14, 2021
Hidden Gem in Bartlett (PHO 64)
I've been on the search for a local Vietnamese restaurant that offers traditional cuisine. I stumbled upon Pho 64 after I missed my turn...
- Sep 12, 2021
Sunny Sunday
It was a sunny sundress Sunday today. The weather was absolutely beautiful. I attended the late service at church and went out for...
- Aug 25, 2021
Dinner @ Terrace at The River Inn
As of late, I've been on the search for a restaurant that offers great food, music, and views of the Mississippi River. During my little...
- Aug 25, 2021
My Happy Place
My summer was nothing short of amazing. I visited family and friends, traveled, ate good, and more importantly, relaxed. I couldn't have...
- Aug 25, 2021
Brunch @ Hexx Kitchen + Bar
I decided to grab brunch during my brief visit to Vegas. Strolling the strip, I stumbled upon a line of patrons waiting to get into a...
- Aug 12, 2021
It's been a while......
It's been a while.... I know. Long story short, life happens. Stay focused, Queela
- Jan 31, 2021
Happy Hour @ Agavos
If you're looking for lunch, dinner, or just a good happy hour special, check out Agavos Cocina & Tequila located in the Binghampton area...
- Jan 5, 2021
Lunch @ My Desk
When you're starving and it's too cold to grab a bite to eat for lunch, just grab a pack of ramen and fancy it up. I had 1 pack of ramen...
- Dec 30, 2020
Candied Habanero Peppers
I have to give a special shoutout to my friend who encouraged me to be adventurous with my harvest of habanero peppers. I was absolutely...
- Dec 29, 2020
The Eiffel Tower Restaurant: Las Vegas
During a trip to Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to have brunch at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant. What an amazing experience! The...
- Dec 4, 2020
Lunch @ DWJ Midtown
Today for lunch, my friend and I decided to try some authentic Asian cuisine at DWJ Korean Restaurant. Known for it's traditional Korean...
- Nov 22, 2020
Juicy Pineapple Juice Cake
During my last visit to Mexico, I tried a sponge cake that was moist, scrumptious, and out of this world. That cake inspired me to...
- Nov 18, 2020
African Cuisine in H-Town
During my visit to Houston, TX, I was encouraged to try this restaurant called Amala Zone. I'm a big fan of Nigerian and West African...
- Nov 5, 2020
Downtown Dining Week: BarWare
Downtown Dining Week 2020 has begun. The annual event will take place from November 1-7. During this week over 60 downtown restaurants in...
- Oct 31, 2020
Dinner @ Ciao Italian Cuisine
I want to give a special shout out to Ciao for providing exceptional customer service and delivering with the tastiest dishes. I...
- Oct 31, 2020
Happy Halloween
Halloween is one of my favorite day's of the year. May you all have a good time dressing in spooky costumes and filling your bellies with...
- Oct 30, 2020
GOOOOOD Eats in Cabo
I concluded my birthday celebration with a trip to Cabo San Lucus, Mexico. I had a four night stay at the Hard Rock Los Cabos All...
- Oct 14, 2020
A Taste of Japan @ Ryu Sushi Bar
For lunch I decided to try something a little different other than the typical bento box that I always order. I went to one of my...
- Oct 9, 2020
Another Sweet Harvest
I honestly don't know what I'm going to do with all these Habanero peppers. Just the sheer thought of me accidently eating a seed makes...