crab cake

im on a search

for the best crab cake

on a budget

because i love crab cakes

but i dont want to spend 25 dollars

i want to spend under 20!

exhibit a

pecan crab cakes

from mr. friendlys

in columbia, sc

they come with a sherry-cayenne mayo, green tomato chow-chow,

low country grilled green tomatoes, falls mill stone-ground creamy grits 

and are only 19 buckaroos

and they are SO tasty

exhibit b

the cazbah

in greenville, sc

prosciutto crab cakes
lump crab meat with prosciutto and roasted red peppers

lightly pan seared and served with the chefs super duper secret sauce

and yes, the cazbah serves tapas dishes

so no sides with the cakes, but
they are only 8.95!

delish

exhibit c

i dont have a picture of

but they are at smoke on the water

in greenville, sc

you can get a mixed green salad

with tender young greens with vinaigrette dressing 

garnished with homemade croutons

roma tomatoes and sliced red onion

i get it without the red onion

and add the crab cakes

for around 11 dollars!

crab cakes are crispy pillows of heaven

food secrets

i will tell you a secret

do you want to know where i got this 

fresh pasta primavera?

for real

barleys

who knew?

so next time your husband wants to go get a 

ommegang hennepin

and you dont feel like eating pizza

dont fear!

you can eat yummy pasta with fresh spring veggies

i love greenville

home

home

we bought this home less than a year ago

right after all of the flowers died

so we never knew that the house had any

but guess what

flowers have been popping up left and right

who knew this beauty was hiding under the winter soil

just a little vine growing on the back fence

and the best of all

this bush will soon burst into gardenias!

i can not wait

all of the spring time plants

got me excited

so i planted myself some herbs

above is the cilantro for the guac and salsa

and some rosemary for the chicken and pork

i love home

and spring

the best thing i ever ate - guilty pleasures

the best thing i ever ate

guilty pleasures

i dont really like cheesecake

i dont really like dessert

but for my husbands birthday

i got him this cheesecake

that mikey the pastry chef made 

from sobys on the side

in greenville, sc

and it was heavenly

so creamy 

yet light

and airy

and cheesecakey

and it had a thick oreo crust

and a mound of fresh fruit on top

oh my gosh

thank you mikey for being born

you are the best cheesecake maker i know

best thing i ever ate - salty goodness

i love salt

give me a salty meal over a chocolatey dessert any day

for real

i recently indulged in a very salty meal that i will remember forever

pain au jambon

otherwise known as a ham and cheese croissant

from tartine

in san francisco, california

salty ham

salty cheese

melted together 

inside of a crispy flakey buttery perfect croissant

wash it down with a citrusy fresh oj

and there is no better way to start the day

thank you courtney for showing this beautiful breakfast to me