Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried d Happy National Donut Day! Let's make a air-fried donuts.

You can make donuts using biscuit dough! I used regular and chocolate chip biscuit dough here. 

Directions:
1. Take your biscuit dough out of the tubes and use a round cookie cutter (or any small round glass) to cut a hole in the middle. Put the center dough to the side.
2. Spray your air fryer with cooking spray.
3. Put as many donuts in the air fryer that will fit your appliance. If you have the Instant Pot/Air Fryer, I did three at a time.
4. Fry the donuts for 6 minutes flipping halfway through. So three minutes, then flip, and three more minutes.
5. Take them out and add your icing!
6. You can use the middle pieces to make donut holes.

#nationaldonutday #airfrieddonuts #easyrecipesformoms
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To make these, add icing the the back of a Nilla wafer. Place a second cookie on top allowing the front to be open while the backs are touching. Add candy eyes or pearls to the icing. 

You can make these in lots of colors. I was feeling pink, but blue or purple is totally on theme for a mermaid party or a "let's shell-a-brate" party!

#mermaidparty #summercookies #mermaidcookies #easyrecipesformoms #toddlersnacks
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Mix together 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 7 oz marshmallow cream, 8 oz crushed pineapple drained, 1/2 cup shredded coconut. Serve with fruit and enjoy!

#fruitdip #easyrecipesformoms #summerrecipe #summerrecipes
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Super easy! Just glue on rhinestones and pearls with flat backs to the bottle. You can use super glue or hot glue, but just clean up the strings.

Linking the set of gems I used in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/4a3rN 

#bachelorettepartyideas #bachelorettepartyfavors #partyfavor #bridalshowerideas #bridalshowerdecor
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Sharing some of the fun details from this mermaid/summer party! This is a great theme if you are throwing a summer birthday party, pool party or bachelorette party over the next couple months.

Planning any parties this summer??

#summerpartyideas #summerparty #mermaidparty #mermaidpartyideas
Easy DIY bridesmaid hairstyle! -Curl your hair. - Easy DIY bridesmaid hairstyle!

-Curl your hair.
-Gather the top layer of your hair and pull to the back. Make sure you leave a little hair over your ears. Secure with a clear elastic. 
-Create a hole above the elastic to flip the ponytail through for an inverse ponytail.
-Pancake the twists to fill it out.
-Take the section still over your ears and repeat the process with the second elastic being right below the first. The bottom section should be smaller than the first.
-Spray and go!

#diyhairstyle #easyhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyle #bridesmaidhairstyles #bridesmaidhairdo #bridesmaidhair
Stocked up on basic tees and denim shorts last wee Stocked up on basic tees and denim shorts last week for summer. Which tee is your favorite? 1, 2, 3 or 4? 

Linking all tees and shorts in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/49MAR

#summerwardrobe #summerstaples #denimshorts #basictees #easysummerstyle #midsizefashion #midsizeblogger
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Food · March 1, 2017

The Best Places to Eat and Drink In Charleston

So this weekend, Stephen and I took a little weekend getaway to Charleston just for fun. Even though we got married last year, I still like to celebrate the anniversary of our first date. We’ve been together five years and usually go away the last weekend in February. Last year, we went to the mountains and got engaged! This year, we knew it wouldn’t be quite that exciting, but wanted to still do something fun. So we went to Charleston! We used Air BNB and stayed on a sailboat. It was something unique and different than the typical hotel.

More on that later though! Today’s post is all about food in Charleston! Man oh man, can you eat some delicious meals in Charleston. I swear, I have never been happier with my ordering choices than I was this weekend. I did not have one thing this weekend that wasn’t mind blowing amazing. Here were some highlights.

Charleston food and drink

Brown’s Court Bakery: Ok, your world will be changed after sampling some of these pastries, but you have to get there early. They open at 7:00 a.m. and sell out of the good stuff quickly, so you have to make the effort to get there early. When we got there around 8:00 somebody had come in and purchased all the bacon, egg and cheese biscuits. We settled for just the egg and cheese which was still incredible and split this creamy, fruity danish. Honestly, as good as the sandwich was, I wish we had gotten two pastries because they are really unmatched. The cheesy cream was so light and that was probably the freshest strawberry I’ve ever had.

Hominy Grill: Another excellent breakfast spot is the Hominy Grill. This place has brunch down to a science. No joke, from the time we put our name on the list to the time we walked out, it was 30 minutes. This is another place where you have to get there early. They open at 9…sort of. They start seating at 8:45. Hominy Grill is the home of the “Big Nasty” which is a huge piece of friend chicken breast on a light flaky biscuit with cheddar cheese and sausage gravy. This biscuit was featured on Food Paradise on the Travel Channel which is how we knew about it. I truly think this was the number one reason Stephen chose to go to Charleston. This biscuit paired with the “Brunch Punch” (a great twist on a classic mimosa) is truly a perfect brunch.

167 Raw: This was the number one reason I chose to visit Charleston. I saw a picture of this Lobster Roll two years ago and have thought about nothing else since. Our very first stop in Charleston after checking into our sail boat was 167 Raw. We went for lunch and sat at the Kitchen Counter so we could watch the cooks create their masterpieces. We split an oyster po boy and a lobster roll and I haven’t really moved on since Friday. Two of the most amazing sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. The lobster roll has so much lobster stuffed inside, I was truly shocked. And it is FRESH, good lobster too. The oyster po boy is mixed with some incredible seasonings and fried to perfection. It actually has a sweet citrus taste to compliment the salty oysters. I am in love with this place. P.S. ladies, I swear no women work here. It is all ridiculously good looking hipster dudes. Nice little eye candy while you eat, you’re welcome. 

Tattooed Moose: This place was recommended to me by a friend. We spent Saturday touring Magnolia Plantation and the Charleston Tea Plantation out on the islands and on the way back in we stopped at the Tattooed Moose on John’s Island. We pulled in a 2:55 and the had a sign that live music would start at 3. So we sat outside and enjoyed some local beer, duck fat fries and two sandwiches. I had the Tattooed Moose burger which has all the typical cheese burger fixins, plus garlic aioli and the “Special Sauce.” Stephen had the Mike’s Famous Duck Club and claimed it was the best sandwich he had ever had. This sandwich has duck confit, applewood smoked bacon, & hickory smoked cheddar topped with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, & red onion on sweet Hawaiian bread. Are you drooling yet? This place was so cool so we stuck around for awhile to listen to the band and watch dogs play in the yard.

Proof: This is an amazing little cocktail bar. We went here Friday night for a few drinks and these drinks are unlike any you have ever heard before. I started with the Jack Rose which is Apple Brandy, grenadine and lime. However, Stephen took the prize on this round, he ordered a Knuckleball which has Old Grandad 114, spicy coca-cola reduction, orange bitters, and ready for the kicker? Boiled Peanuts. Seriously. Every few sips, they told him to fish out a boiled peanut with a spoon so he could have all the flavors combine properly. I was so weirded out by this drink when I read it, but once I tried some of his I couldn’t get enough. He went to the bathroom and I totally stole sips. So amazing. Then for round two he ordered their version of the Old Fashioned, but I took the cake for this round with the Marcona Time Out. This drink has almond infused rum, sugar and lime. It is like drinking paradise in a glass. A big group came in after us, and I recommended it to all of them and they ordered one too. This drink is amazing. Of course, I took no pictures here because clearly my priorities were with sipping. Whoops.

Charleston really is the perfect place to eat. What looks most appealing to you?

 

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Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    March 1, 2017 at 7:44 am

    Yessss. I am planning on going to Charleston in May, definitely going to have to check these places out. Vacations are all about the food! Haha.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      I agree. The food is the best part!

  2. Leslie says

    March 1, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Even though I live so close in Charlotte, I’ve never officially been to Charleston (except to board a cruise ship) but I have a trip booked with my best friend next month and I literally just sent her this post so we would know where to eat! It all looks so good!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Yay! Have a great time! Let me know what y’all do!

  3. Jill @ RunEatSnap says

    March 1, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    I would love a brunch spot that has great food and is quick! I went to Charleston in December and loved it! Also ate a lot of good food!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      The food is definitely the best part! It was such a fun trip.

  4. Mary Gui says

    March 1, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    i’ve always wanted to visit Charleston, I’ll definitely be saving this post for when i do!
    http://www.layersofchic.com

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      It’s my new favorite place! I love it.

  5. Christine Everyday says

    March 2, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    I have an idea…next time, you take me with you to all these places. 😀

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Ok! Come on girl!

  6. Lacey- The Glitter Gospel says

    March 6, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Charleston is our absolute fave! So much to do and see! Thanks for the guide! <3

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You can make donuts using biscuit dough! I used regular and chocolate chip biscuit dough here. 

Directions:
1. Take your biscuit dough out of the tubes and use a round cookie cutter (or any small round glass) to cut a hole in the middle. Put the center dough to the side.
2. Spray your air fryer with cooking spray.
3. Put as many donuts in the air fryer that will fit your appliance. If you have the Instant Pot/Air Fryer, I did three at a time.
4. Fry the donuts for 6 minutes flipping halfway through. So three minutes, then flip, and three more minutes.
5. Take them out and add your icing!
6. You can use the middle pieces to make donut holes.

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To make these, add icing the the back of a Nilla wafer. Place a second cookie on top allowing the front to be open while the backs are touching. Add candy eyes or pearls to the icing. 

You can make these in lots of colors. I was feeling pink, but blue or purple is totally on theme for a mermaid party or a "let's shell-a-brate" party!

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#fruitdip #easyrecipesformoms #summerrecipe #summerrecipes
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Linking the set of gems I used in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/4a3rN 

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Planning any parties this summer??

#summerpartyideas #summerparty #mermaidparty #mermaidpartyideas
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-Curl your hair.
-Gather the top layer of your hair and pull to the back. Make sure you leave a little hair over your ears. Secure with a clear elastic. 
-Create a hole above the elastic to flip the ponytail through for an inverse ponytail.
-Pancake the twists to fill it out.
-Take the section still over your ears and repeat the process with the second elastic being right below the first. The bottom section should be smaller than the first.
-Spray and go!

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