I’m just back from four days spent in Seattle (including this past weekend) with one of my very best friends, Megan.
Our plans for the weekend were as follows: catch up, wine, amazing food, shop, coffee, cake, repeat. We pretty much achieved our goal and then some.
Here are a few photos from the trip {and yes, the sun shone warmly for us every single day}. I’ll report more on the food and specifically the amazingness that is Sitka and Spruce another day. Just…wow.
I was honoured to guest post over at Eat Live Run last week. Head over to Jenna’s blog to check out my recipe for Victoria Sponge cake.
The Victoria Sponge is a traditional English cake, famed for its light and airy texture and its distinct “sandwich” appearance, wedged together with a delightful combination of jam and whipped cream.
An excellent everyday treat. Read the recipe here.
1. Did some intense day dreaming about the last time I was in Thailand with Dan to be part of my brother’s wedding. Such happy memories of this island and eating pad thai (read about how I took cooking lessons in Thailand here).
2. Ate at Cossetta’s where your gigantic portion of lasagna will be served with a complimentary gigantic side of mostacolli and garlic bread. I got a tummy ache from stuffing my face. That’ll learn me.
3. Baked a big girl’s cake (i.e. not a bundt cake or a loaf). It even had more than one layer. Go me!
4. Learned that cornbread with poached eggs and hot sauce makes a fine, fine breakfast.
5. Sung Spring’s praises as it finally (heavens to Betsy!) warmed up in Minnesota. Now dreaming of picnics, bbqing, and this dish in particular.
6. Visited the farmers’ market for the first time this year and made ramp pesto as a result.
7. Made a late night run to get carnitas tacos on Lake Street. Such a good idea.
8. Spent an evening round a bonfire with friends, singing songs, and drinking gin and tonics. No finer way to spend a night.
9. Baked some muffins that were complete and utter failures. Rhubarb and custard, since you’re asking and too much salt and soggy rhubarb since you’re wondering that too. Can’t win ’em all…
10. Left on a jet plane for Seattle! But I’ll be back before you know it.
Your turn! This week you…
