Tormented Kitchen

Hello, dear readers. What did you do for Labor Day weekend this year? We consumed mass quantities of ribs, like we always do! We split up the rib-snarfing over two evenings. I was keen to go Friday night because of the live band. It was Vertical Horizon! The kids hung with a grandparents so hubby and I could cavort in public with other grown ups. We enjoyed a few cold ones with the music, some food like these piles of fried potatoes, and meandered through the market. We ate a few rib samplers, fried pickles, and funnel cake, but we didn't actually get any alligator. You know that stuff isn't native around here. The next day, we came back with kids and one grandma.  We did the Rib Village. Baby N was not patient. She was starved and devoured applesauce and ice cream after sampling some ribs too. We did some shopping in the market stalls. It was perfect weather. We walked our behinds off. Thank goodness for the bu

Hello, dear readers! It's again time to reveal the latest box of affordable jewels!  To be honest, I really missed getting the box in August. The bank sent me a new card, so I ran into a few problems with payment continuity between old card and new card. I got that resolved and I'm back to monthly delivery of these blue boxes! Did you notice that there are four things? Four, instead of three? Yes!!! There was a bonus fourth item this month. Also, the pieces are matchy-matchy. I love when things coordinate so I don't have to think too hard about what to wear together. First, the card reveal with the names. Now for the actual goods. The Laurel Jacket Earrings are very cute. I really like the falling leaf style of the jackets. They are also removable so the crystal stud can be worn alone. The golden Zoe Cocktail Ring is wonderful. The crackly glass center is surrounded by small faceted crystals so it has a nice amount of sparkle. Next, the Zoe Byzan