Good Eats at Husk

While in Charleston, my family and I enjoyed lunch at the recently opened Husk Restaurant. The focus is on locally-grown, seasonal ingredients. They even practice my new favorite restaurant trend of listing where all the ingredients come from. The feel of the food and the space is comforting and friendly, but innovative and interesting.

Our meal was delicious. The menu changes on a daily basis, but the highlights on this particular day were the ham tasting (is that genius or what?), the roasted brussels sprouts, the tenderest of oxtails, the surprisingly delicious potatoes accompanying my beef brisket sandwich, the pie in a jar, and the authentic oatmeal cream pie (take that Little Debbie).

Charleston Day Trip

   

While I was down south, we took a little trip to Charleston. It's such a lovely city, friendly and quaint like Savannah, but with its own distinct character and tons of fabulous restaurants. We walked around, shopped, stopped in at Baked for some sweets, and had an amazing lunch. More on that tomorrow.

Oh Deer

I've noticed a lot of deer-centric fashion lately, and I like it. You might say I'm fawning all over it. Most of these looks won't even cost you big bucks. Okay, I'm done now.

[deer sweater; clutch with deer brooch; fawn dress; deer tee; deer cardigan; antler necklace]

Resolution

Must stop eating peppermint bark...tomorrow. Here's the recipe for my fellow backsliders out there.

Home Looks Like...

dad's homemade waffles

guitar playin' by the husband

earrings from Santa

quality time with my girl

cozying up in grandma's quilts

mom's french braid

 

a scarf-knitting frenzy

new year's day eats with all the fixins

I'm back from a long stay in Savannah. Readjusting to reality never seems to get any easier.

Year in Review

2010 was one beautiful, busy year. It was filled with lots of baking and lovely things, a trip to a treehouse, a tiny new camera that goes with me everywhere, a guide to my hometown in the summer issue of Southern Flourish, a long farewell to Seattle, the once-in-a-lifetime experience of driving cross-country, an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, and a new start to my love affair with New York City.

Thank you all for following along this year and for your kind, funny, and insightful words. Wishing you a 2011 filled with laughter and love, blessings and beauty! 

Christmas Recap

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Mine was peaceful and cozy and filled with the people I love. While we missed the east coast snowstorm here in Savannah, we did have the most modest of flurries. Here's the proof in my husband's hair. And yes, he and I often unintentionally match outfits and both refuse to change.