Donuts + Bookstores

Donuts may become a "thing" on here, which makes sense considering how much I think about them.  It seems they deserve their time on the blog.  Every blog needs donuts, right?  But if you pair bacon and donuts together?  Oh yes.  Add on a bookstore filled with Christmas stationery and the new illustrated Harry Potter book, and you have a winner. 

We've been on a continuous tour of Louisville donut shops recently, and I'm loving it!  After trying Clifton Doughnut Shop, we ventured to Nord's Bakery and Bussmann's Bakery.

The donuts at Busman's had a great texture, and the staff were very kind.  The donuts had soft dough and classically sweet icing.  They showed us some of their recent cake decorating masterpieces, and I must say they have a knack for it.

After donuts, we strolled down Frankfort Avenue, peeking in and out of stores leading up to Carmichael's Bookstore - something that looks like it belongs in You've Got Mail.

Although I've seen all of the Harry Potter movies, I've haven't read the book series yet.  Wouldn't it be awesome to experience it for the first time with this new illustrated edition?  We could get it, enjoy it, then save it for whenever we have children!  Sounds like a plan to me.  This area of Frankfort Avenue is quaint and cozy.  There's still plenty to explore, but here's to a good start.

Recipe Review: Ham + Swiss Skillet

I've found everything that's cooked and presented in a cast iron skillet to be so cozy and rustic.  I love it.  I never really cooked with cast iron until I started using the one Derrik brought into the marriage.  Really, he has every kitchen appliance you could want.  That and a knack for cooking were some pretty impressive qualities back in the dating days (he's cooking dinner right now so I can finally blog!).  

This recipe review is for the Fit Living Foodies Ham + Swiss Skillet.  You can get this recipe in their Transforming Recipes cookbook sample available here!  One of the founders of Fit Living Foodies, Alex Navarro, is my nutrition/performance coach!  She's the real deal.  Alex shows genius in the kitchen with low carb dishes.  This meal would work well for anyone following a low carb lifestyle, or simply wanting something that feels decadent to start the day.

This is one of our favorites for a relaxed Saturday morning.  Actually, Derrik made this, so I was quite relaxed! haha.  I'm reviewing the taste bud experience.  Team effort, right?

The Ham + Swiss Skillet gets total approval in the Nelson household.  We added some extra mushrooms and green onion.  This can be adapted to your preferences very easily.  If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out!

*I was not compensated for this review.  I just really like this recipe and wanted to share it with everyone!