Last weekend we went to Birmingham for this sweet girl's baby shower and to spend some time with my parents, who live there. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love Birmingham. Especially sun-drenched, after-the-storm, raindrops-still-glittering on the azaleas Birmingham. It's just so pretty.
And my mother's yard is like a tropical vacation, so we dined alfresco on the simplest of suppers.
And Manley, the mixology master, made major mojitos with mom's mint. Hahaha!
And I tried out the vanilla rum cake in Dorie's book, and it was scrumptious, although if somebody picks it for Tuesdays with Dorie I will probably quadruple the amount of rum syrup and really drench the thing.
I'll be in Destin, Florida until next week so I'll be taking a blog break for a few days. Have a happy weekend!
i know why you like to blog so much......because your words and pictures and delicious creations all compiled in one place portray your life as utterly perfect! (not that it isn't, I should add, but isn't it fun to just highlight all of the wonderful parts?)...um, so i guess i'll be seeing you in like 10 days. love you- get a tan for me!
Posted by: mary | May 09, 2008 at 10:21 AM
so so lovely. The pictures, the descriptions,all of it. Until recently, I had not loved Alabama. Now that I may someday leave, I love it. It really is so beautiful.
mojitos are my absolute favorites. they are the reason I grow mint!
Posted by: Elisa M | May 09, 2008 at 12:13 PM
It really is magical, isn't it? Love your mom & dad's house, yard, and proximity to quaint shops!!
Blessings,
Christi
Posted by: Christi from Charm & Grace | May 09, 2008 at 08:34 PM
that rum cake is actually one that i have been crossing my fingers for each week for TWD! looks great! have a good trip and "see" you when you're back!
Posted by: steph (whisk-spoon) | May 10, 2008 at 04:35 PM
What gorgeous pics! Make sure and bring some skimpy clothes with ya, it's really warm down here in Florida now.
Posted by: Lemon Tartlet | May 12, 2008 at 07:45 AM
The mojitos look delish - and lovely alliteration by the way in describing them! ;)
Your photos are very pretty and really do the food justice.
Posted by: Erinn | May 13, 2008 at 09:06 AM
A bit off-topic - just wanted to let you know I (self-consciously because I'm lousy at this) awarded you the "Make My Day" award over on my blog. :)
Posted by: Jayne | May 13, 2008 at 08:30 PM
What a perfect day for a baby shower.
Posted by: Danielle | May 15, 2008 at 12:06 PM
That looks like the perfect summer for a hot day (and might I add, what a hot guy!). ;)
Posted by: Sarah | May 21, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Yummy, the vanilla rum cake is tasty! I'm so jealous of you mom's garden :)...anyhow, hope you had a great time in Florida :D. Your Key Lime pie picture is super cute, too, by the way. I like that you photographed it outside, by the pool -- very appropriate :).
Posted by: Sophie | May 24, 2008 at 03:13 PM