tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50659574370737397382024-02-07T06:16:32.673-06:00Thoughts of a Bama BelleBama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.comBlogger611125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-11598186010879536822012-08-09T15:28:00.003-05:002012-08-09T15:32:11.692-05:00OK readers and fellow bloggers I need your help! I am one of 5 finalist in the Hotel Monteleone contest to win a trip to New Orleans and stay at the Monteleone.
As you, know New Orleans is my home and my beloved Hotel Monteleone is my heart! Please click on this link Hotel Monteleone Finalist and "like" it, that is how you vote! Thank you so very much! I love you all Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-13768244707429947592012-06-27T18:59:00.001-05:002012-06-27T18:59:31.752-05:00For those of you that follow me on Facebook you know I was contacted and asked to participate in a cooking show. They are looking for more people to get the show up and going!
This is the cooking show I was asked to participate in. They are looking for more people that would like a chance to be on the show. If you are interested here is the info. Contact me for more details if you need them!Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-39540278076319960342012-06-25T16:52:00.001-05:002012-06-25T16:52:19.756-05:00
Well, I have been saying it was time, I have tried to convince myself it was time. I think it is time! I have missed blogging, the problem is that once you stop it is so difficult to find your way back. I think I'm in that place finally! Not sure how this will geaux or what direction. With the addition of Pinterest and Facebook Blogging is sort of changing.
I am Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-261540741710595612011-10-07T11:05:00.000-05:002011-10-07T11:05:21.134-05:00It has been so very long since last I posted. I have missed all of you so. I seem to be doing a better job posting on the facebook page so be sure you are following us there as well.
Thoughts of a Bama Belle
There you will of course see many pictures of the things we are up to as well as products we HIGHLY recommend! Thanks for reading and don't give up on me.Ii am finding my way back to Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-44248156359845690792011-06-29T21:35:00.001-05:002011-06-29T21:36:20.132-05:00Pirate Tales of Tablescape Thursday and Foodie FridayIt has been a long time since last I participated in Tablescape Thursday. It excites me that I have the opportunity to do so today.
We are sharing a Pirate Thememy son's 4th birthday to be exact
The place settings are decked out with gold chargers covered in jewels.Place cards and all the "effects" of a pirate
Treasure Chest cupcakes are bursting with Pirate loot
No Pirate party is Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-19218026634693708062011-06-03T13:33:00.001-05:002011-06-05T16:12:59.587-05:00Salsa recipe contest!Be sure you start sending your recipes in! We will have our fans vote on their fave. See our Facebook Page for all the photos and recipe vote tallies!Thoughts of a Bama Belle
If you tweet, or link to us OR you are a fan of ours on Facebook you will earn an additional 10 votes. Do all three and you get an additional 30 votes!!!
The prize has not been revealed yet, BUT you do NOT want to miss Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-990181072128469852011-05-05T21:42:00.000-05:002011-05-05T21:42:02.648-05:00Foodie Friday ~ Kentucky Derby tartlets RUN FOR THE ROSES Welcome to Foodie Friday
We are of course celebrating The Kentucky Derby!So put on your best hat, polish the julep cups, and pick your favorite horse we are making
Kentucky Derby Tartlets!
Semi sweet morsels1 beaten egg3/4 cup of brown sugar1 TBL butter1/4 cup bourbon ( I recommend using only about an 1/8)1 cup chopped pecansmini pie shells
Mix all ingredients except the morsels Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-64208308469429928842011-03-17T21:35:00.000-05:002011-03-17T21:35:23.801-05:00Can it be? BLOGGING!!!!! Foodie Friday Blogging!I am beyond excited about the fact that I am once again in a place to come back to blogland. How i have missed all of you so. your emails and friend requests on facebook have been so endearing and I adore each and every one of you. It is because of you, that I am once again at home in the blog plantation. So let's get started!I thought nothing was as wonderful as coming home as coming home to Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-31563300327510522112010-12-26T19:34:00.001-06:002010-12-26T19:52:38.675-06:00A mother's heartache. Out with the old and in with the new.As the year draws to a close and we move into a new decade, there has been a move in our home as well.
My little girl spent last night packing. She carefully boxed up all the small traces of the little princess that once resided in her room. Gone are the ribbons that gracefully hung from the ringlets of the little girl that once twirled across the hardwood floor. Small piles of scarvesBama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-22460889174733431282010-12-09T19:27:00.000-06:002010-12-09T19:27:31.373-06:00Well, Christmas is almost here(Picture taken at Bellingrath Gardens the Magic of Christmas Tour)Highly recommended by the Blog Plantation!
Things are quite hectic around the blog plantation as I am certain they are at all of your homes as well. I am making the resolution to blog on a regular basis after the first of the year. I hope all of you will bare with me until then. Much love to all!
Thanks for Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-59027295305360177702010-10-29T20:18:00.000-05:002010-10-29T20:18:54.683-05:00Martha's Vineyard the ultimate preppy styleA precious friend of mine turned me onto this clothing line several months ago and I am TOTALLY addicted! The ultimate clothing for those who enjoy the "preppy" style.Vineyard Vines has quickly become the clothing we live in!Be sure to check them out!I just know you are going to think they are precious!
Thanks for dropping by Y'all!Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-34699901893334404692010-10-28T20:36:00.001-05:002010-10-28T20:53:03.286-05:00Foodie Friday Witch PuddlesBOO!
Happy Halloween!This edition of Foodie Friday(hosted by Gollum) will include some of my favorite foods we have made for Halloween over the years.It will also include the most requested "witch puddles" or "melted witches"So let's start there!
Careful the goblins are out tonight!
These puddles are easily made with your favorite foods!1 bag chocolate chips1 bag white chocolate Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-29982988063354596072010-10-21T19:23:00.000-05:002010-10-21T19:23:19.970-05:00Foodie Friday Champagne/ mimosa cupcakesIt is Foodie Friday!Unfortunately with so much going on it will be a quick one!I have to get in there and bake cookies for the fire department field trip in the morning!
Mimosa Cupcake Recipe
•3 cups cake flour
•1/2 tsp salt
•1 tsp baking powder
•1/2 tsp baking soda
•1 cup (2 sticks) butter
•1 cup sugar
•1/2 cup + 2 tbsp frozen orange concentrate
•3 eggs
•3/4 cup plain yogurt
PreheatBama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-80210571263444072802010-10-11T21:42:00.000-05:002010-10-11T21:42:08.245-05:00Saints, Bless You Boys!!!
You don't have to be around here very long to know that we are Saints fans. We were supposed to attend the game on Oct 3 but due to some conflicts we have had to reschedule. HOWEVER, the sweet folks over at the Saints organization shipped the children their Saints kids membership packets. I knew they were a classy group! The children were super excited and truly racked up!Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-32000441225431331862010-09-29T21:01:00.000-05:002010-09-29T21:01:07.502-05:00Something so charming has to be TOTALLY southernIf you are like me you grew up with a Mother that was always eager to get the latest publication of Southern Living. Yes, it was truly a staple in every southern woman's home. As a southern woman with my own home to run, I too have always enjoyed Southern Living. However I have discovered a new passion. One that will in fact make you retire that subscription. Garden and GunIt Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-1900218889031103022010-08-07T20:51:00.000-05:002010-08-07T20:51:17.877-05:00It is almost time for The Boys of FallFootball speaks to my very soul. I was raised on it. As were most of us here in the south. When I wasn't on the Dallas Cowboy sidelines cheering for my Daddy, I was cheering for the Saints on TV. Years later I was in the stands cheering on my little brother. As I watch this video, my heart is stirred and tears stream down my face. I look forward to watching my own son strap on the pads and take Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-56968958068938765522010-07-29T19:56:00.000-05:002010-07-29T19:56:01.212-05:00Foodie Friday! Baby Doe's has a secret!One of the most beloved of restaurants in Birmingham, AL closed it's doors several years ago
Baby Doe's
One of our favorite dishes was their FAMOUS BEER CHEESE SOUP!The recipe was very secret.
Many, many years later my Mother has agreed to allow me to share.
6 cups milk2 (12 ounce) cans of beer, divided2 (16 ounce) jars plus 1 (8 ounce) jar of cheese whiz1 (10 3/4 ounce) can of Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-56875626177921223642010-07-15T20:51:00.000-05:002010-07-15T20:51:14.551-05:00Wasting away in Margaritaville!!I know that I am not blogging as normal, life for me has not returned to normal.Think it might be time to redefine normal?
Anyway, I so appreciate all of you reading and checking in on me. I promise I will be back on a normal blogging schedule soon.I appreciate all the prayers for my grandmother. We are prayerful for the best, and God's will.Cancer is certainly a terrible thing in Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-72500535875826173222010-06-24T21:38:00.000-05:002010-06-24T21:38:20.476-05:00Foodie Friday!WOW I am so excited to share with you the pictures this week! We celebrated the 3rd birthday of the Prince. It was Golf themed and here it is
The cake
The cupcakes
Traditional Arnold Palmer Iced TeaAll the foodTraditional food from the Master's calls for chicken fingers
Hand painted cups for the children
More party details to come.
Hope you enjoyed Foodie Friday this week!Be sure to stop by Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-35633826283267460242010-06-19T14:05:00.008-05:002010-06-19T14:05:00.495-05:00The Prince turns 3The Prince is celebrating his Birthday today as we speak!(He actually turns 3 tomorrow)
We are having his party right now
Here was how the invite read
Birdie, Bogey, Hole in one...It is our little Pro's birthday,so please "swing " by for the fun!
Saturday June 19, 2010
*Can't Par-Tee? at 2:00 PM
Contact his caddyxxx-xxxx
I will have pictures after the party!
Thanks for dropping by Y'all!Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-81422643154783761102010-06-18T08:47:00.000-05:002010-06-18T08:47:00.529-05:00Opening of Toy Story 3!As part of the birthday celebration for the Prince, we are going to see Toy Story 3! It opens in theaters today.I just adore going to the picture show!He is so excited as well!
For breakfast before we goTo take to the picture showto eat his popcorn out ofTo occupy him at homeA Toy Story slip and slide!
His party will be on Saturday.It is a golf theme.Cannot wait to share it with all of you!Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-16028144733838379142010-06-17T20:46:00.001-05:002010-06-17T20:53:47.828-05:00Foodie Friday!I am still somewhat on auto pilot. I hope to spend some time over the next week reading blogs and catching up! It is the Prince's third birthday this weekend so, you can imagine the chaos added there! So here is a quick Foodie Friday!
This is a cake I baked for my Mother and her sweet friends.They had a girl's weekend at the beach!
I used organic sugar around it as sand
It is kind of like a Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-72434514198377263622010-06-15T16:04:00.000-05:002010-06-15T16:04:35.208-05:00WELCOME to our new home!Well, it seems as though I have FINALLY found my way out of most of the boxes! To celebrate that I am going to share with all of you pictures of our new home.
Here the Princess and Prince are having homemade butterfinger ice creamon the front porch
There are several exciting things coming up on the blog and I hope that all of you precious readers have not given up on me. So here are a Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-43803052486137119012010-06-01T10:24:00.000-05:002010-06-01T10:24:00.564-05:00I am still here!!DEAR SWEET FRIENDS,
I will be back very soon. Please do not give up on me. Several things have had my attention the past two weeks, but blogging will be back full time VERY soon. I have much to share and MANY, MANY pictures! These are exciting times! God is so good.
Love to all,
JessBama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065957437073739738.post-91803929136775472252010-05-18T21:41:00.000-05:002010-05-18T21:41:52.754-05:00Well Y'all, we finally have a winner!Well, Y'all I had to go and injure myself and delay our drawing. But CONGRATS are finally in order for Karen @ Ladybug Creek! Y'all please forgive me for the unforseen setback. We are going to have another giveaway VERY soon, so stay tuned. Alright, time for Night Y'all and a cup of tea! Thanks for dropping by Y'all!Bama Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414256529606527436noreply@blogger.com6