Local Love - Tuck Shop

 Looking for something delicious, quaint, and unique? The Tuck Shop in Phoenix is the answer.

 

Located on 12th Street and Oak, Tuck Shop is one of my new favorite restaurants. And, you know me: I love shopping (and mostly eating) local! Renovated from a mid-century modern house, this place has it all. Ambiance, deliciously addictive food, fine wine and desserts that rotate weekly. Stop in often to see what's new!

 

 

 

 

 

A few of our favorite recommendations:

Start with the Pasta Fries (enough to share), add the Stuffed Medjool Dates and then try the Lobster Mac 'n Cheese! We always have a hard time choosing between the Pine Skirt Steak or the Classic Chicken & Waffles so just 'eeny, meeny, miney, mo' to make a selection. 

 



Ruby's Petite Tea Party

My beautiful granddaughter, Ruby, turned 7! Where does the time go?

My talented daughter, Christine, went all out (as usual). She hosted a lovely tea party for Ruby and her friends.

Mid Morning Tea

~MENU~

Passion Fruit Tea

Scones with Butter & Jam

Nutella Flower Sandwiches

Cream Cheese & Cucumber Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Croissants

Pink Pavlova with Berries & Cream

She found the sweetest mini pie dishes and made the apple pie filling and dough from scratch! See what I mean by going all out? Each young lady was able to roll out their own crust and scoop in just the right amount of yummy apple filling. These girls were becoming professionals and even got super fancy with a lattice top.

Such concentration!

Of course, what professional little pastry chefs don't have their own apron? Christine made special one of a kind aprons out of her stash of fabrics for each special guest. (Keeping a stash of fabrics...hmm...wonder where she gets that from?)

She also purchased adorable pink pie boxes, topped them with a chalkboard label (available at The Willows) and let them write their names so they could take their masterpieces home.

 Happy Birthday, sweet Ruby!

 

A special thank you to my insanely talented youngest daughter, Emily, for capturing these wonderful moments for us. To see more of her brilliant photography, check out her blog HERE.



Mejico

We LOVE unique, local, one of a kind restaurants, and Mejico certainly is that! I just had to tell you all about it. The menu is simple, with classic Mexican dishes, all sounding delicious. In addition to their signature margaritas, which the bartender is happy to doctor up for those really craving some heat, they have added a craft cocktail menu that would compliment any spicy dish (present company included).

In my opinion, the bar has the best seats in the house. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about the food, drinks and always ready with a recommendation if you are having trouble deciding which yummy dish to try.

They also have an AMAZING happy hour. Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm. Half price drinks and appetizers. They had me at $1 street tacos. I'm going back tomorrow, and maybe the next day... Mejico, welcome to the neighborhood! What are some of your favorite local spots?

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cheese board

It's the weekend!  I am off to France with my hubby to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary!

  Thought I would leave you a little cheese board inspiration I threw together for one of our family parties.  I always love a delicious (and pretty) cheese board.  Throw one together and have a patio date night this weekend or invite some friends over to enjoy the warm evenings (before they become hot evenings...).  Summer should be all about cheese boards for dinner, I say :)