Milkshakes bring back some of my favorite memories: fireflies, summer nights, and family. When I was a kid, sometimes my dad would make strawberry milkshakes on summer evenings, when we kids came in from playing…
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Mixed Berry Almond Hand Pies
I love outdoor concerts, movies, and plays. Thankfully, Nashville has quite a variety of outdoor events including the Second Saturday Outdoor Movies at the Belcourt. This is a free event where they show an old…
In Our Cups: Blackberry Rosemary Mule
A few years ago I discovered the Moscow Mule. It’s a classic cocktail that has recently regained popularity and is currently one of my favorites. In its original form, it’s a mixture of ginger beer,…
Quick Summer Pasta with Tomatoes and Squash
Usually, I spend a lot of time thinking about what I’ll post next on The Table. But between moving and trying to meet a writing deadline, I haven’t had a lot of time to plan…
In Our Cups: Sparkling Basil Lemonade
Whew! It’s hot. I’ve spent the last few days carrying boxes and moving out of my house in Lexington…and into my parents’ house across town. All of my stuff is in their garage for the…
Chocolate Beet Cake with Bourbon Vanilla Glaze
Let me start with the obvious: yes, this cake has actual beets in it. No, you don’t taste them. Not even a little bit. It just tastes like chocolate cake. So it’s perfect for people…
In Our Cups: Margarita Punch
Now that it is July, it is officially hot (in the Northern Hemisphere anyway), so we thought we’d do a special series of drink recipes. Every Friday in July we will be bringing you a…
Shiraz Granita
Confession: red wines aren’t my favorite. I tend towards sweeter whites and pinks, and Beringer’s white zinfandel is just about my ideal. Yes, I have the wine preferences of a stereotypical sorority girl (even though…
Ten Tasty Fourth of July Recipes
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. If you – like us – are wondering (1) where the heck June went and (2) what in the world to make for that cookout…
Black Beans and Rice
This photo reminds me of the Star Trek logo, which I find really amusing. In fact, Star Trek may be one of the reasons that Tim fell for me. Let me explain. Growing up, my…
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