Coffee CubBuster

As your Coffee Connoisseur, I believe it is important to keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest java trends and all it's multifaceted uses! As previously mentioned, one of my favorite date nights is to roam around the Fresh Market smelling and viewing all the newly brewed beans and of course sampling the free cups (yes that's plural) of joe alongside of a cookie pairing... or two.... or maybe three.  I absolutely love the barrels of beans, but I wonder if the owner has an employee keeping a close eye that I don't accidentally breathe in a mouthful! Do you think there are cultures that would let me bathe in a barrel of coffee? This is a must buy! Fleur de Sel Carmel, which means "flower of the sea " also known as sea salt with a hint of carmel flavor! SO GOOD!!! I made a great recipe from Betty Crocker (who would of thunk it!).  Espresso  rubbed pork loin! It's a combination of espresso, garlic, salt, pepper, and light brown sugar....

One of my best friends is expecting her firstborn this fall! I loved having a precious reason to get together with my girls and shower Marg with baby love! The quality of this pic is sad, but the soon-to-be mama is not! Little Jewel will be here in September! (L-R) The hostesses: Pink, CB, Linds, Martha, Mary Margaret The food and decor came together perfectly. This baby carriage could only have been made by an engineer because he felt the need to make the baby sit in the perfect middle. Thanks James- I heard Edible Arrangements is hiring if your interested Lindsey's home in Memphis was a great middle location for all of us spread over the U.S. So blessed to still feel so close to so many of my high school so BFFs: didn't that sound like I was still in high school? Like totally! LHS! Marg is one of those people you want to kick because your jealous of her cute preg-ness, but then you think about how awful it would look to kick a pregnant woman. I c...

I'm finally kicking into summer mode. No longer feeling some strange pressure to plan curriculum for next year. Where's the faith? I've instead used my natural Coffee energy to enjoy things I've wanted to do for a while:  i.e. I've read two books (finished the HG series!  So good, yet such an abrupt ending... sad), I've begun the guest room furniture project with the help of my lovely friend and sister- Su Hodges of Su Hodges Interiors , and I've done some great cooking and experimenting in the kitchen!  I love SUMMER! I can't wait to give this room a full makeover! Slow and steady saves the bank. How much better does she look! Who needs Starbucks. I call this the CB's Frappe. Delish! Recipe is easy if ya want it. I finally plucked my own homegrown tomato! It was just a tasty as it was attractive! This was my own creation. Unbelievable too! (prob. even better cause I was starvin when I ate it) Marinated Tilapia (onions, garlic, re...

  Not having had a summer break in a long time, my super A-type personality has struggled to actually let myself enjoy it. I feel this unnamed pressure to keep preparing for my next year (a teacher's work is never done you know), plus there are a million "things" I want to do/enjoy/see during my short 6 weeks at home. However, I realized after driving a long trip to East Tennessee for Matthew's long drive tournament, that God just really wants me to seek Him and grow in Him this summer. It is an amazing opportunity to trust Him instead of trying to plan myself to death, which ultimately is me trusting in my own abilities. Thus, I have had some great time with my hubby this weekend as he took a long weekend away from work for a long driver event, and some great time taking my own long pauses to write down the beatings of my heart (I'm an English teacher okay... I can't help it!)   I'm such a groupie! Absolutely perfect weather!  Sadly this...

Celebrated a belated birthday dinner with Scotch and his new beloved gift=  The Firepot It was so popular not only with Scotch, but every single passerby at the restaurant.  (if we get you a gift this year, it will probably be the firepot... just a heads up) We also got some good R&R with the rents and Chloe at the lake for a few hours. You can see Clo's gettin a bit grey around the face, but don't let it fool you, she'll still run off the dock to chase ducks! Aw... I love them so. We ended our Saturday evening with a fun Jewish wedding. Matthew's co-worker (not pictured here), tied the knot at Villa Christina. It was a blast! And it was beautiful as seen by one of many gorgeous center pieces! ~CubBuster