Grilled Cheese + Fried Egg

Some days, you crave a salad (I've never had one of these days, but I hear that they do, in fact, exist).
While other days, you crave a three-cheese monstrosity with a baby chicken on top.
...Today fell in the latter camp

Mozzarella, colby jack and cheddar cheeses with a fried egg on top.

Top it with a drizzle of hot sauce and you don't need salad dressing. I created a .gif so you can admire the full glory of the fried egg being cut. I really wish I could add background audio of angels singing so you could get the full effect. 

This is probably the easiest recipe I'll ever post, but here goes:

1. Make a grilled cheese with the cheese(s) of your choice. I used mozzarella, cheddar and colby jack (also known as the holy trinity)
2. Fry an egg 
3. Place a bed of spinach on your plate and top with grilled cheese
4. Finish your sandwich with the fried egg, a sprinkle of paprika and hot sauce (if desired)
5. Try not to shove the entire thing in your mouth. I dare you.

Last Year, According to Instagram

January of last year started off with a bang...and by that, I mean a TON of snow. Alabama declared a state of emergency (read more about that here), but thankfully things looked up for the rest of the year.

February brought on a much-needed break from the cold and a trip to Key West, which is possibly my favorite place in South Florida.

March is Caleb's birthday month, and I surprised him with a skydiving trip in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was a first for both of us, and definitely something we want to do again.

In April, I got to take a trip to New Orleans with my best friend. Despite seeing a dead body, we had an absolute blast. April was also Birmingham Fashion Week, an event I look forward to every year.

May was crazy. I moved into my new apartment and spent most of the month decorating (and redecorating) it.

June of this year was the best because it's not only my birthday month, but also because that's when I got my fur baby Grits Carlton!

July brought on a ton of family fun in Brasstown Valley, Georgia.

August was mainly spent trying to cool down with a steady of iced coffee.

In September, Caleb and I attempted to make our own Oktoberfest complete with pretzels and beer.

October is always gorgeous in Alabama. This year was extra fun because I got to dress Grits up (shut up, he loves it), carve pumpkins and go all out for Halloween. This year I was the Greek goddess Persephone.

In November, I got to be a bridesmaid in my friend Stephanie's wedding. It was a gorgeous event and I was honored to be a part of it. Also, I made some sweet pumpkin pie for Halloween that month.

December was really relaxing. I went home to Florida to visit my parents and be a tourist in my hometown. 

I can't wait to see what 2015 brings!

Hometown Hero

It's always nice to go home for the holidays. Especially when your home happens to be in South Florida. Growing up I didn't spend much time in Miami, even though I live just miles from it, because traffic is a nightmare and it's an absolute tourist trap. But when you live out of town, it just seems like a place you have to go while you're there. My friends and I decided to hit up Wynwood, which is a super artsy and fashion-forward part of Miami that's known for hosting Art Basel. Also, my favorite coffee shop, Black Panther Coffee, happens to be there. 

Afterward wandering around Wynwood, we broke in legally entered the Miami Marine, another super cool spot for graffiti and gorgeous views of Biscayne Bay. As these pictures show, sometimes you just need to take the day to be a tourist in your hometown.