picnic in the park...ing garage!

Katie noticed on facebook this morning that a few food trucks were gathering for lunch today on the corner of Market and Milam. We just had to go - our first food truck experience in Shreveport! Today Lilah's, Some Like It Hot, and Po'Boys & Rich Girls were our choices. We decided to go with po'boys from one and fries from the other! Katie and I agreed that they definitely needed picnic tables with cute umbrellas set up for outdoor seating that would also to help attract people driving down Market Street, but that's just us being "life consultants."

Because it was about 150 degrees outside and I was sweating while ordering, we sought shelter from the heat in the Regions Bank parking garage across the street! Hey, sometimes you just have to go with it. My fried shrimp po'boy was excellent. It was overflowing with crispy fried shrimp and I liked the homemade remoulade sauce. The hand cut fries from Some Like It Hot were good too. We encouraged them to try to set up shop outside our work place (LSU Health) next time. This may be for selfish lunch time reasons, but I also think they would make a killing. Follow their business' on facebook (linked above) to find out where they will be next!

{Yay! They take plastic- because seriously, who carries that green stuff anymore?!

 If you do- they are accepting tips :)}

Have you tried these food trucks yet??

Blue Southern Comfort Foods...

Thanks to Chris Jay and his 20x49.com blog, Katie and I found out about the new restaurant Blue Southern Comfort Foods on Louisiana Avenue. I couldn't put it better than Chris, "Blue is small, off-the-beaten-path, and lacking in signage, but food lovers should make the effort to seek it out." And so we did -seek it out - that is. After passing the building the first time, we parked and made our way through the blue door into the tiny but quaint dining area.

Katie ordered the pulled pork over cheese grits with a side of broccoli casserole. Although the main dish was good, we both agreed it needed a sauce or gravy to make it great. 

 However, the Blue Burger is where it's at! A perfectly cooked patty topped with shredded gruyère and homemade bacon marmalade on a sour dough bun...i mean, come on! This combination was a perfect mesh between sweet and salty. I'm a fan. Gullo's may be Katie and my next food adventure!

What's your favorite burger place?

wedding update: rehearsal dinner

Typical Lindsey style, I was late to the rehearsal at the church on Friday night. Weeeell, honestly if I was there at 5:35 pm and it started at 5:30 pm, is that late? Apparently everyone kept reassuring Mr. T that I was coming. He told me later that he would have been MORE nervous if I was actually on time! I mean- does he know me or what?

Our rehearsal was held at Ralph & Kacoo's. The Tison family graciously hosted a wonderful dinner and aren't these table arrangements the cutest? Mr. T's cousin, Megan, did such a wonderful job. Love is in the details!

Look at these proud parents ;)

So thankful to have so many wonderful people present to support our marriage!

Our friends came in from all over to show their love- it brings tears to my eyes!

My beautiful bridesmaids and most of their mates- even baby Aiden - made it! 

Jordan and Patrick, y'all are such troopers!

Besties!

 

And then there were toasts...OH the toasts...Sister HUGS!!! I love these ladies so much!

 I can't even explain how it made me feel to hear such out pouring of love and encouragement from my friends - my sisters and brothers. I will never forget it. I can't believe I was worried no one would say anything!

I have to admit I was expecting a lot from my dad and he did not disappoint! He is always such a wordsmith and he wrote a poem for the night that not only made me cry, but embarrassed the pants off me! (notice everyone laughing as I cover my face...) Good one, Daddy-O. ;)

My mother gave the most eloquent and heartfelt speech I have ever heard - even my girlfriends were tearing up. Mrs. Chris expressed her love and faith that shined through her spirit. And my beloved- he just said it like it is- he said he knew, he always knew - we were supposed to be together. I truly love this man.

What can I say?? We are super-dooper-ooper blessed to have so many loved ones. What a wonderful night. Thanks to all!

Shreveport-Bossier Film Trail...

{Sunday afternoon: birthday weekend}

Tison, Lauren, and I went on a photo scavenger hunt Sunday afternoon, inspired by all the sites in Shreveport-Bossier that have been used by the movie industry. Go on your own tour using this pdf. We didn't exactly go in the exact order suggested by the map or even make it to all the places on the list, but we sure did enjoy our afternoon exploration.

 

 {unbelievable acoustics, imported hand carved teak wood, German glass light fixtures etched by hand, and the simplest dressing rooms imaginable}

{This jail cell prop is from an actually film set left in the basement of the Municipal. It looks like steal, but it's made out of wood. Cinemagic, eh?

 {Tison also walked up yellow fever hill. During the time of the yellow fever outbreak, the grave diggers couldn't make the plots fast enough, so they buried approximately 1000 Shreveportians in a mass grave. Nothing like going to a cemetery on your birthday!}

 Just in case you missed it above, here's the film tour brochure.

Texas Avenue Makers Fair 2

Last Saturday my sisters and I went to the Texas Avenue Makers Fair. I am thrilled that there is a movement to renew Texas Avenue! Check out the the Texas Avenue Community Association for more info. "Let the 'nue begin!"

{These are favorite candles ever!! The clever names above are the ones I scooped up at the makers fair.}

{see last year's fair here}