Sauce & Spice Trail

09/19/2026

A private event last night went off great! I had an excellent helper, and he did a great deal himself. Here was the menu:

Charcuterie Board

Mixed Greens topped with Crab Cake finished with Citrus Vinaigrette

Crawfish Rice Pilaf Topped with Beef Tenderloin and Asparagus
*Beef was pan-seared and basted with Garlic, Butter, Peppercorns, and Thyme*

French Silk Pie

07/19/2026

Proud Larrys may be known for great music and drinks, but don’t skip their dining menu! My go to is always the spinach salad with grilled chicken! The fried wheel of goat cheese is 😋! We also had mozzarella cheese sticks and the spaghetti and meatballs at our table! Nobody was disappointed and nobody left hungry!

07/19/2026

Stopped by Kroger in Oxford, MS this weekend to grab some of Elizabeth Heiskell’s chicken salad and pimento cheese! We were so impressed! Grab some yourself this week!

07/10/2026

We stayed a quick 2 night stay at the Aloft Hotels at Katy Mills in Katy, TX while there to visit friends. Overall, it was a great stay. The hotel staff were so nice, the property was clean and well maintained, and the proximity to the Katy Mills mall and AMC theater was great for us. This was my first experience at an Aloft hotel, and while I understand the sleek concept, the lack of bathroom privacy is mind boggling. Literally no door on the bath area. Like, you had to get out of the shower with no door for privacy. I would definitely recommend this property if you are in that area, but keep in mind the bathroom situation.

Side note, I thought there was an A/C issue the first night, but it turns out the controls are on the unit, not the wall thermostat.

07/09/2026

Literally nothing better than sharing a tub of buttered popcorn in a theater with reclining seats! We saw the new Minions vs Monsters tonight at AMC Theatres! As AMC Stubs Insider members, our tickets were half off for a Wednesday movie! Great deal and great movie! Take the kids! It’s only an hour and a half, so perfect for young ones!

07/07/2026

We love Celebration in the Oaks during the holidays! Glow in the Oaks should be amazing too!

Glow in the Oaks features: Unlimited rides Silent disco Glow-item giveaways Photo booth Glitter bar and face paint Reptile Krewe Lemonade in color-changing cups

07/05/2026

We spent a quick weekend in Cincinnati for the 4th and stayed at the Renaissance downtown. We had a spacious queen suite with 2 queen beds in the bedroom and a pull out couch in the living area. It also had a wet bar area with a sink and fridge. The bathroom had a large shower with the best smelling soaps and hair products by Kevin Murphy! The highlight of this 15th floor room was the view! 5 huge windows with views of the river and the Bengals stadium! As Marriott rewards members we had access to the concierge suite in the lobby that served breakfast, snacks, coffee, bottled water and sodas. Having never stayed here, we were just hoping for the best. We were pleasantly surprised and would stay again! Keep in mind that parking is valet only.

07/04/2026

No trip to Cincinnati is complete without a stop at Graeter’s for ice cream! Happy 4th y’all! Stay safe!

07/04/2026

Fort Thomas, KY takes its 4th of July seriously! After the parade, we grabbed lunch at the Midway Cafe! The burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches hit the spot! Great staff too!

07/04/2026

Still full but still happy about our dinner at The Precinct! Our waiter, Matt, was fantastic and made the entire experience perfect! Salads, steaks, potatoes and macaroni and cheese! And that sourdough with truffle butter 😘! We also grabbed dessert to go! All around a beautiful restaurant, wonderful service and delicious food!