A Savvy Life

Cooking: Lasagna

Savannah — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:29:42 +0000

I recently learned how to make my mom’s lasagna recipe and I have been craving it constantly ever since. It’s the perfect comfort food for cold winter nights and great for having friends over for dinner.

Wearing: Favorite T-shirt

Savannah — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:58:13 +0000

Some days you just need your favorite t-shirt.

Cooking: Chicken Enchiladas

Savannah — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:20:52 +0000

I know I’ve been doing a lot of food posts recently! I’m going to try to do something different this week but I was so excited about making this dinner that I couldn’t wait to post it. My mom is a great cook and growing up there were a couple of meals that we always loved and looked forward to. One of those was chicken enchiladas. They are creamy, cheesy, warm…just amazing. I’ve been starting to work my way through my favorite recipes and I decided to try to make the chicken enchiladas the other night. They were just like I remembered, so I’d call that a success.

Cooking: Sugar Cookies

Savannah — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:59:30 +0000

Homemade sugar cookies are one of my favorite holiday treats. I used my great grandmother’s recipe to make a set of pumpkins and bats for Halloween. I took some into my office un-iced and everyone still really enjoyed them. I can’t wait to make them again at Christmas!

Cooking: 7 Layer Mexican Dip

Savannah — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:05:38 +0000

7 layer Mexican dip is one of my go-to appetizers for impromptu gatherings. It only takes about 15 minutes to make and it’s always a crowd pleaser. You just layer the following in a 9 by 13 pan: Frito’s bean dip, guacamole, soup cream, ground beef (prepare in advance with taco seasoning), salsa, cheese, tomatoes, green onions and black olives. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips!

{Cute black and white bowls make me want to cook}

{Finished product}

Happy October

Savannah — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:22:42 +0000

I have been away from my blog far longer than I intended! It seems like since we moved my days and nights have been packed with fun things like trivia with new friends, a trip to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens to see the scarecrows made by locals, attending the Southern Ladies convention this weekend and Lauren‘s wedding in St. Louis next weekend. It has been filled with family, friends and great experiences. I love the fall!

{One of my favorite ‘scarecrows,’ made of hand-stitched Uglydolls}

{The view from our balcony — we still have lots of green trees!}

{Went to this restaurant for drinks the other night, it’s definitely an experience.}

{Lace is one of my favorite trends right now.}

{These are quickly becoming a new favorite. Love the gold platform and faux snake skin.}

{Printed kitchen towels from French Laundry Home}

{A VERY small piece of my Halloween decorations}

Cooking: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Savannah — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:13:39 +0000

I am usually not a fan of white chocolate but when I lost a bet at work and had to make white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies, I fell in love with this recipe from Ghirardelli. They are sweet but not too sweet and every time my co-workers have eaten every one. I only make a half a batch and it still makes three dozen. They are definitely one of my go to recipes now.

{How cute are these measuring cups from Pier 1?}

{Ghirardelli chocolate chips are the best}

{The end result}

Wine Tasting: The Library

Savannah — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:05:07 +0000

I apologize for my absence blogosphere! I recently moved into the city and it’s been a crazy past couple of weeks. Our new apartment is beautiful and so much closer to my job. I went to a wine tasting at a coffee shop called The Library (about a mile from my apartment) last week. They have great food, drinks and, of course, wine. It was so much fun! They’re doing another one next month and I can’t wait to go back.

Dining: Trackside Grill

Savannah — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:39:54 +0000

A friend was in town last weekend and we did a lot of fun things, including a trip to the World of Coke and attending the first Braves game after their 10.000th win. On Sunday we went to church and then out for brunch at Trackside Grill, one of my favorite restaurants in Kennesaw. I usually switch up what I order each time, but this time I was craving one of my favorite entrees, the Grown-Up Grilled Cheese, which is aged cheddar, swiss and provolone with applewood smoked bacon and tomato on buttered challah. It’s absolutely become one of those things I crave. Also, they recently opened up a rooftop patio, which I can’t wait to check out.

{View from the outside}

{New rooftop patio I can’t wait to try out}

{Grown-Up Grilled Cheese and homemade potato chips}

Cooking: Jalapeno Mac & Cheese

Savannah — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:14:29 +0000

A few months ago I had jalapeno macaroni and cheese for the first time. Since I LOVE spicy food and cheese, it’s pretty surprising that it took so long for me to put two and two together. I decided to make some over the weekend to accompany our ribs for the 4th of July. I used this recipe and while it turned out pretty well, there are a few things I would have done differently. First, the recipe says to used canned jalapenos but I highly recommend fresh ones. They are spicier and have more flavor. Second, the recipe says to top it with a bread crumb and butter topping before baking. I did include that, but I felt like the mac and cheese really didn’t need it. All in all, this is a great twist on an original that I recommend adapting to make your own!