Over the holidays, Sadie and I went to Frenchtown with our Chi O faves and made sure to go to Elizabeth Gilbert’s inspired store and eatery for Sunday brunch. I must say that the trip was a success. I thoroughly enjoyed shopping at Two Buttons while waiting to be seated at the Lovin’ Oven. After 45 minutes and the purchase of a signed copy of “Home on the Range”, we sat down to a satisfying meal. I was completely satisfied with their interpretation of sausage gravy and biscuits. They put the sausage gravy over a bed of garlic sauteed kale with a sweet potato biscuit on the side. On the way out, I noticed that they got a write up for the Best Thing I Ever Ate on the Food network for their chocolate caramel tarte. I guess I know what I will have to try next time! Check this place out next time you are in the area. There is usually a bit of a wait, but it’s well worth it. I even found some inspiration for a new display case at the bakery.
Author: Carrie
Top Three Beauty Gadgets
At a recent Chi O gathering at Primrose Manor, Sadie inspired me to create my Top 3 beauty gadgets. We all have beauty secrets and here are some of mine.
1. Emjoi Micro-Pedi Battery Operated Callus Remover – You can find this great gadget at QVC.com for only a small investment of $30. It even comes with a replacement pumice stone cartridge. After acquiring long hours of standing on my feet at the bakery, this certainly has been put to use. I now have smooth feet and I no longer fear having my beau my feet.
2. Hairmax Luxe Hair Growth Laser – This is a large investment but worth it if you have hereditary baldness in your family tree. I have only had it for a month but I can tell the difference already. You can check out the testimonials for yourself at QVC.com. You have to shell out $400 for this product but QVC gives you four months to try it and if you’re not happy with your progress you can return it for a full refund.
3. Forever Free Facial Hair Remover – You can find this minor investment at Amazon.com for only $18. I love this item for shaping eyebrows. It’s a painless way to rid yourself of that unibrow. I use the attachment to keep my eyebrows in check by giving them a nice trim to keep the single strands at similar lengths. A lady never wants to be known for her out of control eyebrows.
Christmas Is All about Giving
Take a look back to the early 90’s. These were the days when it was exciting to get a toaster oven for Christmas. We now find ourselves in the 21st century when it is exciting to get the latest version of the iPad. Thanks to the recession and life, most of us cannot afford to give our friends such lavish gifts. Instead of searching around TJ Maxx to buy something luxurious for your friend at a bargain basement price that you can afford, give them something that will make a lasting impression. Nothing says you care like something homemade. I decided this year that I would make an assortment of cookies and other treats to share with my close friends. You can make cupcake platterss, cookie trays, gift baskets. Don’t forget that you can even have small dinner parties for your friends to enjoy your homemade delights. I can guarantee that they all will appreciate the time you have put into your creations. My grandmother always told me that the greatest gift you can give is your time. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. Make sure you step back and take time to enjoy it yourself!
These are lemon cream cheese frosted vanilla cupcakes topped with a ginger molasses cookie.
This is a picture of my dining room all decked out with Christmas. ‘Tis the season.
Sadie Dishes 