January, 2010 Archives

Sofia-in-a-box

Sofia-in-a-box

Why do we even buy kids presents?  I mean, really.  Just give them a cardboard box and they’re happy as a clam. » Continue Reading…

Sal and Phil's Po-Boy - Seafood

Sal and Phil's Po-Boy - Seafood

Work is killing me and I’m still swamped, but I’m gonna die if I don’t take a break, so I’m doing so by putting up another Nifty Fifty post.  All pictures here are courtesy of Nifty.  The day Nifty arrived, we went to Sal and Phil’s for dinner.  My cousin and his bride were in town for Christmas.  With him having been away from the South for 10 years and her never having been to Mississippi, I racked my brain for Mississippi- or at least Southern-authentic food for them to have while they were here.  We had an awesome Christmas dinner and delicious leftovers for days (post on that to come once the smoke clears), but it was time to switch it up a bit, so Sal and Phil’s it was.  Oh, and my sister Susie was here too, but she visits at least once a year and is more excited about getting sushi instead of Southern fare while she’s down here. » Continue Reading…