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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, food lovers! 🍂🦃 Today is all about gathering around the table, savoring delicious dishes, and making memories with...
Nov 14
Downtown Dining Week: Dvour Desserts
In honor of Memphis' Annual Downtown Dining Week, I decided to indulge at Dvour Desserts—a local favorite known for its decadent,...
Nov 11
Downtown Dining Week: The Archives Bar & Bistro
This past week, the Downtown Memphis restaurant community came together for the Annual Downtown Dining Week, celebrating the vibrant...
Nov 5
Roots of a New Journey: My Path to Becoming a Master Gardener
I am thrilled to share that I've recently been accepted into the Master Gardeners program—a dream come true! This marks the start of an...
Oct 31
Happy Halloween
Today’s Halloween scene is the epitome of fall—a cool, misty rain with leaves swirling through the streets. It’s the kind of day that...
Sep 30
October: My Favorite Month and the Heart of Autumn
As the crisp air begins to settle and the leaves transform into vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, we can feel that fall is...
Sep 30
Seasons 52
Last night, I enjoyed a delightful dinner at Seasons 52, a restaurant that never fails to impress with its fresh, seasonal ingredients...
Sep 30
My Little Garden: 2023 Recap
Gardening in 2023: Lessons, Challenges, and Growth Gardening has always been a passion of mine, but 2023 was a year of both growth and...
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 in search of refreshing, cool treats in the city, look no further than Jeremiah's Italian Ice. As a lover of Italian ice and...
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 all-time favorite meals to whip up is Alfredo pasta. The beauty of Alfredo is in its versatility, with endless variations to...
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 21
Firebirds was 🔥🔥🔥
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience, from its ambiance and service to its diverse menu...
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 had the pleasure of enjoying a fantastic brunch with some of my favorite people at Edge Alley, a charming gem known for its...
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
Today was a beautiful, sunny "sundress Sunday." The weather was perfect, and I took full advantage by attending the late service at...
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...