By: Chelsea “You gotta try the biscuits.” The same short statement from a whole lot of strangers. Now I am not a Southern girl, but with a breakfast like the one I had at the Loveless Cafe in Nashville, I actually feel disappointed that I am not a Tennessean by blood. The biscuits are served … Continue reading »
Episode 1 of the Project: Go Girl Web Video Series / Nashville to L.A. Join me on a hot air balloon ride over Nashville, TN. Stay tuned! Follow my road trip adventures from Nashville to L.A. through twohotcoffees.com each week. Ciao! Sincerely, Chelsea Special Thanks: Ace High Ballooning / http://www.acehighballooning.com Continue reading »
What is a beignet? A yummy, warm square doughnut with powdered sugar on top. These little “bumps” were brought to Louisiana in the 18th century by the French – and now they are as common to Louisiana cuisine as their appearance on or after a French dish. Deep fried and the perfect coffee companion, eat … Continue reading »
http://youtu.be/EBL09zSiib0 If you thought you had weird neighbors when you were growing up, stop whining. Kids in New Orleans may be awoken by rattling cow bones and masked men and women telling them to stay in school and never ever join a gang – unless they want an early death. Too harsh? That’s not what … Continue reading »
After you’ve tried some Memphis BBQ (or you will be full of regrets!) and taken a stroll down Beale Street, it is time for some rock ‘n’ roll! The Graceland Mansion was home to Elvis Presley himself, and sits just outside of downtown Memphis. You will be dazzled by the amount of authentic Elvis memorabilia … Continue reading »
I LOVE city tours; specifically, walking tours. The benefits? Not only do you burn off those extra vacation calories from delicious local cuisine, but you have an opportunity to explore the city “walking in Memphis,” style. Tours are marked at all different price points, which means that whether you are on a budget or bringing … Continue reading »
When in Memphis, dine like a Memphian! Central BBQ has been one of the top BBQ restaurants since 2003; and for good reason. Their owners and management team turn BBQ into an art, and with continued passion and their nearly homemade, slow-cooked, well-seasoned everything they also participate in nationwide barbecue competitions. Some of our featured … Continue reading »
For the Love of Nashville: A Beyond Just Biscuits Breakfast at Loveless Cafe “You gotta try the biscuits.” The same short statement from a whole lot of strangers. Now I am not a Southern girl, but with a breakfast like the one I had at the Loveless Cafe in Nashville, I actually feel disappointed that … Continue reading »
Recently, I traveled for thirty days on a cross-country trip from Nashville, TN. to Los Angeles, CA. Though I was accommodated by bed and breakfasts and hotels on most nights, I also wanted to try a little something called couch surfing. I suppose couch surfing could mean reconnecting with a previous college roommate or an … Continue reading »
Today I ate half a bag of M&M’s as I was driving away from NOLA. I needed one last HURRAH! Now I have have one big bellyache. New Orleans, God love ya. Your tantalizing beignets and to-go cocktails. Your pralines. Your boudan. Your deep fried catfish with tartar sauce. Your jambalaya. My big bag of … Continue reading »
