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Laurel at THE HIVEDecember 16, 2022

U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Caprese Spears

U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Caprese Skewer appetizer recipe // SO EASY and absolutely delicious!

Happy almost Christmas, friends!!  I’m here today to tell you about the cutest, most fun little party appetizer that is certain to please! U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish and I have teamed up to bring you Fried… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVENovember 8, 2021

Sweet & Savory Catfish Street Tacos

Sweet and Savory Catfish Tacos

The holidays are HERE!!! The Thanksgiving-into-Christmas time of year is just the BEST. Lights, good food, generally lighter spirits, early sunset… I know it makes me a weirdo to like the early sunset, but (a)… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 16, 2021

Oven Roasted Catfish Al Fresco

Oven Roasted U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Al Fresco

What’s better than a delicious, easy U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish dish? A U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish dish enjoyed OUTSIDE! The evening temps have been so nice lately, that we decided to get a little fancy and eat… View Full Post

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Hey! I’m Laurel!

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Hey, I’m Laurel! I have a lot of new faces aroun Hey, I’m Laurel! I have a lot of new faces around here (thanks to Restaurant Week 🤩) which I’m so grateful for, so I thought it’d be a good time to introduce myself! A little about me & what you’ll find over here: • my faith in Jesus is the most important thing to me. He is my life source & joy source & I truly could not imagine walking through life without Him. • I’m married to my college sweetheart, Price (who is THE FUNNIEST MAN EVER. Laugh crying is a regular thing for me 🤣) & we have three tall blonde babies, Wilson, Lily, and Dempsey! • Those three kiddos love sports & games and being parts of teams so…. We are on many teams… 🤪🏀⚾️🏈⚽️🏐🥎 • my youngest is deaf and has cochlear implants, so I share a good bit about his hearing journey! • I love local businesses and SO ADMIRE the heart that goes into each and every one of them. Operating independently is expensive and risky, but all of our amazing local business owners put in the work to enrich the area around them. Let’s support local whenever we can to keep their doors open and keep our towns and cities a little quirky, shall we?! 🤩 • I’m into art, dinners with friends, traveling, having fun getting dressed, baking, coffee, eating dessert first, gardening, the color yellow, French pastries, and helping my kids notice little things while letting them help me notice them, too! Among other things 🤩 • if I’m not at home trying to keep this household semi flowing, you’ll find me eating out, working from a coffee shop, taking a Pilates class, sitting in a carpool line, or creating content at local businesses! • my bestie @elle.kay.photo took these photos for me and I really really love them! She’s incredibly talented! She’s based out of Pensacola so if you need pics next time you’re that way, hit her up! • my current favorite scripture is the last thing I’ll leave ya with: James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” 🥳🥳🥳 I hope you’ll stick around if this sounds like a place you’d enjoy being! If not, though, no hard feelings 🥰 I hope you have the best day and I hope to see you around! XOXO!
24 hours in Birmingham with Holls 🫶 24 hours in Birmingham with Holls 🫶
✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 14 ✨ Today is the LAST ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 14 ✨ Today is the LAST DAY of my little restaurant week! It’s been so much fun! Today, my friend @chelseymcmillen_realtor and I are shaking it up with a blind burger taste test of three iconic Jackson hamburgers… BUT FIRST: To enter to win $100 to YOUR personal favorite burger restaurant (the winner gets to choose!), simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @chelseymcmillen_realtor 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment So we tasted @roostersbasils, @cssrestaurant, and @stampssuperburgers. Three legendary local favorites!! (Feel free to follow all three- they’d love to have you in their audience 🤩) If you want to see our full tasting, and our winning picks, comment BURGER to see the video on Chelsey’s YouTube page! (Thank you @thompsoncrtv for setting this up for us and filming the video! 🤩) This giveaway will end Sunday, August 16 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Thank you so much for going on this fun Restaurant Week food journey with me! LOCAL FOOD FTW, amiright? 🤩 (Don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway!) Cheers to a fabulous restaurant week and to great burgers and to great restaurants! We are blessed with THE BEST food here in Mississippi ☀️
This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to our winne This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to our winner @morgan_k6!! Thanks to all who played! 🤩 ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 13 ✨ Day 13– here we go! Super pumped about this one! Koestler Prime needs no introduction… 🥰 To enter to win $100 to @koestlerprime , simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @koestlerprime 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment Steak. Fries. The spinach dish. Wine list. Vibe. WE LOVE KOESTLER PRIME! And I know you do too 😘 This giveaway will end Saturday, August 15 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! I hope you’re enjoying this extra long Restaurant Week as much as I am! ☀️
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming f We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for a super fun late summer/early fall try on at @shopelizajames! There are TOO MANY cute things in this brand new Gluckstadt shop. Stop in soon- I can almost promise you’ll find something you love 🥰
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winne This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner @jenn1223! Thank you to all who played!! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 12 ✨ Soooo excited about today’s giveaway! The Hen and Egg opened up exactly one year ago and it’s only gotten BETTER! Chef Nick Wallace has crafted a heck of a menu, which brings so much flavor to downtown Jackson! To enter to win $100 to @henandeggjxn, simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @henandeggjxn 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment The last time we went to Hen and Egg, located in the historic old Sun-N-Sand motel building, we all got breakfast items and I gotta say, the biscuits, the pork belly, and THE GRITS were table favorites!! But honestly, I’ve never had anything here I didn’t absolutely love! This giveaway will end Friday, August 14 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! I hope you’re enjoying this extra long Restaurant Week as much as I am! ☀️
Dempsey’s annual “let’s talk to my new class Dempsey’s annual “let’s talk to my new class about my cochlear implants” day was today! And — I LOVE THIS TIMING SO MUCH— tomorrow (8/12) is World Elephant Day! This is significant to us because Dempsey’s implant company, @medel_global, has an elephant mascot! Her name is Mellie and she helps us talk to Dempsey‘s class about his ears at the beginning of each school year! This is our third year to do this, just to create a happy, relaxed space for his classmates to learn about those things on his head and to ask whatever questions they may want to ask! it’s become something I really look forward to each year. I’m so grateful that Dempsey‘s teachers, year after year, allow me to come in and share! Comment EARS and I will DM you a link to the blog post that has a little more information about all this (including coloring sheet links and keychain link!) LASTLY, did you notice that amazing cookie cake?! My friend @baked_byjennie did that for me and I am absolutely crazy about it! The design was precious, but the flavor was 100 times even more spectacular! Please give her a follow, and let her know if you need a beautiful baked good for any upcoming event!
This giveaway is now closed! @amhawthorne17 is our This giveaway is now closed! @amhawthorne17 is our winner 🥳 Thanks to everyone who played! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 11 ✨ Restaurant week continues with a really special little place to me! When I was a kid, I can remember my parents getting sitters to watch me and my brothers while they’d go on dates to Fratesi’s Italian Restaurant. It was one of their favorite little places, and for great reason! It’s been around for YEARS and is still a family favorite for all generations! To enter to win $100 to @fratesis_italian , simply… ❤️ like this post 🤍 follow @fratesis_italian 💚 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive ❤️ tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment I love so many menu items here, but I think my favorites are the fried ravioli and the lasagna! Oh, and their bread that every table gets is 💯! If you’ve never tried Fratesi’s, please change that asap! 🥰 This giveaway will end Thursday, August 13 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! You are just the absolute best!! ❤️🤍💚
This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to our winne This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to our winner @rachel2cooley! Thanks to all who entered! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 10 ✨ Today’s giveaway is more than just food! I’m SO EXCITED about this one! The winner of this giveaway will get $100 to spend at @thestationjxn AND/OR @highballlanes AND/OR concessions at @capritheatre PLUS two movie tickets to use at Capri! 🎟️ To win $100 to these businesses plus the two Capri movie tickets, simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow at least one of the following: @capritheatre @thestationjxn @highballlanes 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment These Fondren businesses add to much life to Jackson! Highball is such a fun place to take the fam for bites & bowling, Capri Theatre is completely iconic (right now they’re showing Spider-Man), and The Station not only has great pizza, but they have the BEST green space/backyard area that is perfect for families! They’ve always got a game on their big screen and the kids can run free in the big, enclosed space while you enjoy visiting with friends in a cool environment! Truly such an awesome space ✨ This giveaway will end Wednesday, August 12 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! You’re amazing!
This giveaway is now over. Congrats to our winner This giveaway is now over. Congrats to our winner @georgiagalatas!! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 9 ✨ Are you having as much fun with restaurant week as I am?! 🤩🥰 Goodness I just love all these local dining gems! Let’s keep it going with $50 to Plato Feliz! To win $50 to @platofeliz115 , simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @platofeliz115 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment Plato Feliz holds a very special place in my heart. It’s close to our house, and the food is just always good, so I don’t think we go more than a week or so between visits! I personally love their street tacos (chicken w/corn tortillas 😆), their queso, a frozen marg… it really doesn’t get too much better! ☺️ Our love for Plato runs DEEP! This giveaway will end Tuesday, August 11 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! XOXO! 🌮💛🍹
This giveaway is officially closed. Thanks to all This giveaway is officially closed. Thanks to all who entered! Our winner is @samanthae65 !! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 8 ✨ Alright, let’s celebrate day eight with a Tuk Tuk giveaway! 🥳 To win $100 to @tuktukboom , simply… 💛 like this post 💛 follow @tuktukboom 💛 follow me, @laurel_at_thehive 💛 tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment Tuk Tuk has two awesome locations: one in Madison next to Madison Marketplace, and one at @highlandvillagejxn! Their rice bowls, lettuce wraps, unique/superior kids’ menu items, and other fun Thai inspired dishes are truly outstanding, and TTB’s atmosphere is just so fun! (✨ taking a moment to remember when my babies were this little, on their first visit to Tuk Tuk!) This giveaway will end Monday, August 10 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! You’re so kind to be here! 🛺💛
This giveaway is now over! Congrats to our winner This giveaway is now over! Congrats to our winner @joyelizz and THANK YOU so much to all who entered!! ✨ RESTAURANT WEEK, DAY 7 ✨ Skating on through restaurant week like my child in that last slide 🤣 with a giveaway to @northshore_cafe (which can also be used at @cultivatecoffeeproject, as they are the same company with different names in different jxn locations!) To win $50 to Northshore/Cultivate, simply… ❤️ like this post ❤️ follow @northshore_cafe OR @cultivatecoffeeproject ❤️ follow me, @laurel_at_thehive ❤️ tag one friend per comment (each tag is one entry!) That’s it!! But there are bonus entry options! 💛 bonus entry option 1: SAVE this post then put ‘saved’ in a separate comment 💛 bonus entry option 2: SHARE this post to your story, then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment The incredible coffee options available at each of these locations are just…🤤 Lily and I have a particular love for their iced salted caramel latte! It’s INCRED. Both locations have lovely vibes and great seating if you need to meet for a coffee date or get away to get a little work done! We are BIG FANS of both of these places!! This giveaway will end Sunday, August 9 and the winner will be notified by me from this account! Be sure to keep an eye out for tomorrow’s giveaway, and don’t forget to go enter yesterday’s giveaway, too! Thank you SO MUCH for being here this week! You’re so kind to be here! ☕️❤️
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