Autumn Apple Napkin Rings

Autumn Apple Napkin Rings

When I think of autumn harvest, my mind immediately invokes memories of apple tree groves along the Mississippi freeway route to my childhood summer camp. Growing up, we'd attend a family camp weekend in late fall that'd bring back camper families back "home" while showcasing the grounds to potential new camper families. The drive back to camp would instill a sense of nostalgia and eagerness for the arrival of a new perspective of my summer home.

How to Healthfully Tailgate Like a Pro

How to Healthfully Tailgate Like a Pro

Ready to tailgate? My healthy takes on football fare were experimented with the fabulous ladies of Bluff City Lights earlier this month, and thankfully the team of Collins, Mary, Alex and Megan absolutely approved! Scroll for recipes and entertaining tips for your future fall gathering.

Austin Must-Tastes + Must-Dos

Austin Must-Tastes + Must-Dos

Texas’ capital city is home of eclectic and iconic sights, vibrant music (culminated in the annual South by Southwest experience), and what Memphians refer to as the “other” barbecue. Austin’s aspects are booming in all directions, whether from a geographical or culinary perspective. Despite its density in new restaurants and recreational offerings, the opportunities to eat, drink, and indulge in the “Keep Austin Weird” culture are approachable and accessible.

Zucchini "Pasta" Salad

Zucchini "Pasta" Salad

The beauty of this salad is in the contrast of its textures: hearty chick peas, earthy barley, smooth zucchini, crumbly feta. It's a union of so many vivid garden-inspired colors and flavors, folded into the lightest yet most luxurious lemon vinaigrette.

A Wilson, Arkansas Blueberry Pie

A Wilson, Arkansas Blueberry Pie

I first arrived at Wilson Café in late May, when Alex offered to meet me from his Jonesboro office for a late Saturday lunch. We were instantly enamored by the elevated small-town style behind the Southern fixins' and staff hospitality, as well as the immaculate interiors of the year-old restaurant.