Showing posts with label tapas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tapas. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Things I love: Share and Share Alike

Eating good food with good friends it one of things that brings joy to my life. While I have been sick these past couple days I have been looking over recent pictures of fun times that I had taken but never made it to the blog.

This particular evening was one spent with Jen and Vanessa at our favorite tapas plate restaurant. It's on the pricey side but their selection of local, organic and unique ingredients never ceases to amaze us. And as produce goes in and out of season the menu changes frequently, so it is always fun to go in because there are new surprises on the menu.

One of the things I love about tapas is that we all share the plates, so we ohh and ahh over the same flavors in unison -- or we find how our palettes differ. I find it to be such a engaging dining experience.

On this particular evening we ohhed and ahhed heirloom radishes with hummus.
We all picked a radish we liked best and none of us picked the same one.
{I liked the pink ones best}
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As well as an accoutrement of cheeses.
Vanessa made sure we all tasted the cheeses in the same order.
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A tomato dish and flash fried spinach.
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And Heirloom tomato gazpacho shooters.
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A fabulous night full of good food and friends! I can't wait until I feel up for that again soon!
And thanks you for all the $100 to shopbop Entries!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Things I Love: Anniversaries

Thank you for all the anniversary wishes! I had a great night celebrating! It was our first anniversary not out of town, but after all the time off for my hospital stays and our trip to Europe a mellow week at home was necessary!
Casey still spoiled me and brought me roses home. He also took me too my favorite restaurant for small plates full of local fare and a few sips of wine.
My mom futher spoiled us by trying to sneak over a wedding cake reproduction and a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate. I caught her, but it was amazing nonetheless! I teased her on Facebook asking if she purchased us Lady Gaga tickets...a girl can wish!
Cheers!!
My Mutchup (Ketchup + Mustard) bouquet!
Wine Flights.
Mine was excellent. Casey was not a fan of his and left most untouched.
Stuffed guavas.
Unique, almost desert like!
Humus, pita chips and heirloom cucumbers.
LOVE!
Spicy shrimp salad with watermelon and cilantro.
So refreshing and I loved the spice!
A steak dish Casey got.
I enjoyed the salsa and black beans.
Prosecco and cake from our wedding cake bakery.
Thanks Mom!
I definitely need this once a year...but who doesn't love to be spoiled?
YAY for local food, celebrations and four freaking years!!!