Today we're making frito corn salad! This might be Today we're making frito corn salad! This might be the most southern dish I've ever made. However, it is a perfect side to take to a barbecue or to make for a summer party. 

It's also the perfect dish to make if your kitchen is under construction like mine was for this video. It's a cold dish so nothing to heat up. 

First, mix together two cans of drained whole-kernel corn, two cups of mexican blend cheese, one cup of light mayo, diced red pepper, pepper and a bit of cilantro in a bowl. Then, add crushed Chili Cheese Fritos and mix well. Serve and enjoy! 

#recipereel #sidedishrecipes #sidedishes #cornsalad #cornrecipes #barbecuerecipes #recipereels #easyrecipeideas #easyrecipesformoms
You'll just have to excuse me this week. I'm feeli You'll just have to excuse me this week. I'm feeling extra sappy. I love sharing a birthday week with my boy, and I'm extra grateful for another year with my tiny bestie. πŸ’•

Thanks for all the birthday love! Can't wait to celebrate my sweet boy the rest of the week! 

Cover photo is from the incredibly talented @keikilaniphotography 

#toddlermoments #dailymotherhood #toddlerboymom #toddlermomma #twoyearolds
It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨ It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨

This is my favorite way to make a regular drink feel fancy! Sprinkle a little edible glitter in a silicone mold and fill with water and freeze. When it melts, your drink will be cute and sparkly.

My drink today is two ounces of bourbon, one ounce of peach syrup, lemon juice and club soda! Stir and watch it sparkle. 

#glittercocktail #peachcocktail #birthdaydrink #birthdaycocktails #edibleglitter #easydrinks #easydrink #easydrinking #signaturedrinks #recipereel
Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Maste Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Masters! ⛳️

First, either make or purchase cupcakes with green frosting. My kitchen was under construction for this video, so I purchased mine. But you can easily make your own and even use the grass piping tip to make grass. 

Then I found these golf-tee toothpicks. Place one in each cupcake. 

Then use cookie icing to secure a white chocolate truffle to each of the tees. 

Allow the icing to harden, serve and enjoy!

#mastersparty #masterssunday #masterstournament #springdesserts #golfcupcakes #golfparty #golfpartyideas #springparty #recipereels #cupcakereel #cupcakereels
Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!πŸŒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰 Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. 🌈 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! πŸ€

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! πŸ₯§ 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! πŸ’•

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
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Food, Travel · June 11, 2018

Nashville Travel Diary


Happy Monday! Is there such thing as a Happy Monday now that I think about it? I’ll try and stay positive, but I just got back from a fun weekend in Nashville and now I have to go to work. Any enthusiasm I have for this Monday is 100 percent fake.

Fun fact, Hubbs plays rugby. So we got to go to Nashville for his tournament. Β So most of my trip this time was spent at the rugby pitch, but I definitely got some local stops in.Β Nashville and Charleston are my two favorite cities so I definitely try to go as often as I can.

I wanted to do a Nashville travel diary about our trip, but honestly most of it is about places we ate. Sooooooo be prepared for a lot of food if you keep reading. Nashville has the best food ya know? Ok, let’s get to it.

DAY 1

Hubbs and I went to work because time off is not an actual thing, but we carpooled so it felt less awful. So when the work day was done, he came and picked me up in the POURING rain and we headed out. After a long trip of traffic and monsoons we made it to our Air BNB. Fun fact: this weekend in Nashville was Vanderbilt baseball finals, CMA Fest and Bonaroo soooo lodging was limited. We got SO lucky though–we rented an adorable little guest house that was just perfect.

We dropped our stuff off, cleaned up since we looked like formally drowned rats, and headed out to a late dinner at 55 South. This restaurant was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It was so excellent that three days later I’m still thinking about it. We ordered cocktails–I had the Category 5 (House Infused Bourbon, Kronan Swedish Punsch, House Grenadine, Passionfruit, Lime, Orange) and Hubbs had the Bourbon Smash (Buffalo Trace, Lemon, Simple, Mint). Both were amazingggg! We also split an order of the Garlic Crab Fries which are seasoned fries covered in crab meat, lemon-garlic mayo, and green onions. These were THE MOST DELICIOUS THING I’VE EVER EATEN. Seriously all caps were deserved. I can’t even get it together. We devouredΒ this plate and were scraping the rest of the garlic-mayo off the bottom with a fork. I’m not even a little ashamed.

So after we were done acting like animals fighting over a carcass, we ordered entrΓ©es. I had the shrimp and grits…are you ready for this?Β Sauteed shrimp, apple bacon, mushrooms in a white wine butter over local cheese grits. I’m gushing because the food was this good. Stephen had the Dirty Bird which isΒ BBQ chicken, fried egg, cole slaw, secret sauce on Texas toast and homemade potato chips. Are you jealous of us now?

Then we walked around downtown Franklin for a bit and went to bed early…we needed it.

DAY 2

Today was rugby day, but we squeezed in a quick stop to Five Daughters Bakery for two of their 100 layer donuts. These are a hybridΒ of a croissant and a doughnut. They take four days to make. They guy at the counter said they have a longer life span than a common housefly lol. I had the lemon pucker up which is rolled in sweet and sour sugar and Stephen had The Purist which is your classic glazed. We technically have a Five Daughters Bakery in Atlanta, but it’s inside Ponce City Market. We wanted to go to one of the free-standing locations because they are so stinking cute.

Y’all. These donuts. These are not donuts–they are masterpieces. Enough said.

So after we had our donuts, we headed to the rugby tournament–which they WON! Really really exciting stuff. The rugby association hosts a social for the teams after the tournament. We went to Honky Tonk brewing and learned how to flip hammers…Β  You flip a hammer and try to hit a nail into a tree stump in one fluid motion. It is as weird as it sounds, but fun.

Afterwords, we went back to the Air BnB to shower and freshen up for a night on the town with some of the guys on the team. We headed to Printer’s Alley for some live music and then ended the night on Broadway. We stayed out way too late, but nothing beats a night out in Nashville so it was totally worth it.

DAY 3

We checked out of the Air BnB and went to 12 South. Our first stop was the Frothy Monkey. We had omelettes and basic Bish Instagram coffee. The highlight for me was the bacon though. Man oh man do I love some bacon. This restaurant was farm-to-table and the bacon was thick and crispy and delicious.

After weΒ hadΒ  to make a stop at Draper James…poor hubbs. We also did some shopping around in the stores in that area. We stopped at the cutest little flower truck. It’s all adorable, 12 South is one of my favorite parts of Nashville.

Then we hopped in the car to head home. Nashville is my fave. I hate that I’m home lol.

We did spend most of the time at the rugby pitch, but here is a super short little highlight video. I was going to do it on YouTube Tuesday, but it makes way more sense for this post so Tuesday came early this week. πŸ™‚

Have you been to Nashville? What’s your favorite part?

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Comments

  1. sandsunandmessybuns says

    June 11, 2018 at 1:57 am

    I love Nashville! I never know where to eat (I always hit up all the BBQ spots), so you’ve given me a few new places to add to my list. That first meal looks like the perfect comfort food dish, and the donuts…well, let’s just say I’m drooling on my keyboard over here πŸ™‚

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:33 am

      Oh anytime you need a food rec, I’m your girl! I have been so many times I can’t even count now, and hubbs and I take food very seriously! πŸ™‚

  2. Chelsea says

    June 11, 2018 at 7:44 am

    Omg, that donut looks amazing!!! I love Nashville. It’s been a couple years since I’ve gone. i’d love to go back. You just can’t beat the atmosphere!!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:32 am

      It’s really the best! I go every chance I get.

  3. Laura says

    June 11, 2018 at 9:15 am

    Okay firstly you are HYSTERICAL β€œwhen we stopped acting like a animal fighting over a carcass” that cracked me up! I think it’s so cool your husband plays rugby! Iv always wanted to go to Nashville, and all of your photos of food is definitely persuading me! I hope you had the time of your life!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:32 am

      Lol oh girl. It was not very becoming of either us but no shame. Those crab fries were totally worth the Lion King reenactment.

  4. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    June 11, 2018 at 10:28 am

    This post is making me super hungry haha! Everything looks SO yummy! Glad you all had a blast- I want to plan visit to Nashville later this year.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:25 am

      I go to Nashville any chance I get! Y’all will have a blast.

  5. Lily Ayala says

    June 11, 2018 at 11:18 am

    My husband and I want to visit Nashville so bad! All of this yummy food looks to die for!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:24 am

      You absolutely should! It’s such a fun city!

  6. Kristi McAllister says

    June 11, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    I love Nashville and I’ve actually been to that bakery! It’s probably one of the best bakeries I’ve visited. Looks like you had a great time! Thanks for sharing!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:24 am

      Isn’t it the best?! Those doughnuts are in a league of their own.

  7. Becky @Disney in your Day says

    June 11, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    I loved visiting Nashville, and clearly I need to go back for the food. Those garlic crab fries sound AMAZING!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:24 am

      Girl! They were SO good. It’s been like 5 days and I still can’t stop thinking about them.

  8. Ro I Chicken and Bliss says

    June 11, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    That food looks incredible! I’d love to visit Nashville one day with my husband. It seems like an awesome place to visit with a lot of delicious food! Thank you for sharing!!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:23 am

      Oh yes, all the food is top notch!

  9. Chenille Lafleur says

    June 11, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    you had me at the donuts!! they look delicious. I would love to have a chance to visit Nashville and try all these yummy eats!
    http://www.lafleurlifestyle.com

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:23 am

      They were SO amazing. I definitely recommend a visit. It’s my fave city!

  10. Savannah says

    June 11, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    I’m a Nashville native, and I love this post and comment section sooo much! It’s just lovely to hear people saying how much they love my city. I’m working on putting together a Nashville guide to share on my blog in the next couple months because there’s just so much to love!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:22 am

      I’m so jealous! I wish I was a Nashville native. It’s my favorite city! I can’t wait to check out your guide!

  11. Becky Bush says

    June 11, 2018 at 9:47 pm

    I’m literally obsessed with doughnuts and love love lovedddd these pictures!! I now automatically want to go eat some πŸ˜‰ Your trip looks amazing, I’ve never been to nashville and am dying to go now!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:22 am

      Nashville is one of my favorite cities! I highly recommend a visit and a doughnut! πŸ™‚

  12. Jenny says

    June 11, 2018 at 11:59 pm

    I’m just dying to go to Nashville again! It is such a cool city.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:21 am

      It really is such a fun and unique place to visit!

  13. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    June 12, 2018 at 7:21 am

    WOW I miss Nashville so much…one of my favorite US cities fosho!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:21 am

      Mine too! I go every chance I get!

  14. Indya S says

    June 12, 2018 at 8:26 am

    That bakery is the cutest thing ever! They’re one of my favourite places to go whenever I’m visiting a new city ☺️

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:21 am

      Isn’t it just adorable?! I completely agree.

  15. Valerie says

    June 12, 2018 at 9:35 am

    The food looks amazing! I always get sucked in to picking a destination based on the food!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:21 am

      LOL I usually plan my itineraries on trips around meals. No shame.

  16. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    June 12, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Oh! The food! How amazing. Sounds like a fun trip, and a city I have yet to visit!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:20 am

      Oh it’s my favorite city!

  17. Jess // Foreign Room says

    June 12, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    Looks like you had a fun weekend in Nashville! All of that food looks SO yummy. I definitely need to make it out to Nashville soon!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:19 am

      Thanks Jess! It was definitely a fun weekend!

    • disqus_8aiHvWc98H says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:34 pm

      jessicapanian 5++

  18. Katya Bychkova | StyleSprinter says

    June 15, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    I love having travel diaries, it is also quite important as well. At least you get to track what to do and what is going on. Five daughters diary is very nice.

    StyleSprinter Blog by Katya Bychkova

  19. World Traveler says

    September 3, 2018 at 8:45 am

    This is the one destination my family returns to year after year. The whole thing looks straight out of a story book

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Today we're making frito corn salad! This might be Today we're making frito corn salad! This might be the most southern dish I've ever made. However, it is a perfect side to take to a barbecue or to make for a summer party. 

It's also the perfect dish to make if your kitchen is under construction like mine was for this video. It's a cold dish so nothing to heat up. 

First, mix together two cans of drained whole-kernel corn, two cups of mexican blend cheese, one cup of light mayo, diced red pepper, pepper and a bit of cilantro in a bowl. Then, add crushed Chili Cheese Fritos and mix well. Serve and enjoy! 

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You'll just have to excuse me this week. I'm feeli You'll just have to excuse me this week. I'm feeling extra sappy. I love sharing a birthday week with my boy, and I'm extra grateful for another year with my tiny bestie. πŸ’•

Thanks for all the birthday love! Can't wait to celebrate my sweet boy the rest of the week! 

Cover photo is from the incredibly talented @keikilaniphotography 

#toddlermoments #dailymotherhood #toddlerboymom #toddlermomma #twoyearolds
It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨ It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨

This is my favorite way to make a regular drink feel fancy! Sprinkle a little edible glitter in a silicone mold and fill with water and freeze. When it melts, your drink will be cute and sparkly.

My drink today is two ounces of bourbon, one ounce of peach syrup, lemon juice and club soda! Stir and watch it sparkle. 

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Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Maste Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Masters! ⛳️

First, either make or purchase cupcakes with green frosting. My kitchen was under construction for this video, so I purchased mine. But you can easily make your own and even use the grass piping tip to make grass. 

Then I found these golf-tee toothpicks. Place one in each cupcake. 

Then use cookie icing to secure a white chocolate truffle to each of the tees. 

Allow the icing to harden, serve and enjoy!

#mastersparty #masterssunday #masterstournament #springdesserts #golfcupcakes #golfparty #golfpartyideas #springparty #recipereels #cupcakereel #cupcakereels
Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!πŸŒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
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My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

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First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! πŸ€

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There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! πŸ’•

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