taste of georgetown

this weekend is dc's annual taste of georgetown.  it is a celebration of food, wine and music - 30 of georgetown's best restaurants set up tents and showcase their favorite dishes.  mj and i went last year and had the best time.  all the info can be found here.

{pictures from last year}

happy friday

Can't believe it's already Friday - we should always have four day work weeks.

MJ and I are heading to Baltimore for the evening - to dine here and meet up with an old friend.  Saturday we are volunteering and Sunday will be a day of football for MJ and relaxation for me.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Go Hokies!

happy friday

hope everyone has a great friday and an even better weekend.  i am off tonight celebrating bt's birthday with mj and friends - eating yummy mexican food and drinking delicious margaritas.   see you on monday!

things that made my friday special

Walking up this morning and still not feeling that well from my three day cold - i was expecting 

to have a not so good Friday, but surprising it has been pretty great.

1. My roommate, Lindsay had a cupcake (from cake love) waiting for me in the kitchen.  it was delicious. 
2.  I got the last two tickets in the front center section to see the Avett Brothers in October.
3.  I left work around 2:30 - i had finished all my work - and with my company in the month of August Friday's are optional.
4.  My BKM's husband is home.
5.  and MJ is coming over tonight to keep me company while I'm still a little under the weather. 

Hope you are having a good Friday. 

off to the mountains

i'm going camping.  well i am actually staying in a cabin - but the cabin is in the mountains. so that counts right?  Lindsay and i started planning months ago and we still have a few months to go but i am just so excited.  our rocky mountain cabin retreat in october will be the perfect addition to my fall 2010.

have you been camping?  what did you take?

i am thinking about these scarves, leggings, sweaters and boots.

i will need to start researching recipes - mostly those involving a grill

georgetown cupcakes

the most delicious cupcakes ever - and now they have their very own show on tlc.  i will be watching for my sweet friend Jessica Calvert (georgetown cupcakes catering manager) to make her television debut.

sisters and owners of georgetown cupcake

 how sweet are these treats

the sweet treats mj (with the help of Jess) got me for my 26th birthday.  carrot cake cupcakes my favorite.  yum.


DC Cupcakes premieres July 16th (this Friday) at 10pm

this week for dinner

not sure if I will have time to make everything on my list - i have a busy week coming up: work, packing/moving, meeting up with friends and MJ's family coming into town for the holiday weekend.  might just have to make two dishes at once  :)

Blackened Mahi Mahi

Turkey Reuben

Grilled Avocados

Cajun Shrimp Casserole

boozy sorbettos - yes, please

Dolcazza Artisanal Gelato is a charming gelato shop in dc (well...three locations actually) and for the HOT summer months they are now offering gelato with a splash of liquor.  p.s. did i mention that they only work with local farmers and chefs in the DC area??

thank you Urban Daddy for the tip

I'll take two scoops of Yellow Peach Southern Comfort Sorbetto please...anyone want to meet for Happy Hour??

this week for dinner

the new cooking light magazine came out this week and i am so excited to make these tasty treats.

Chili Garlic Glazed Salmon

Szechuan Shrimp

Smothered Green Chile Pepper Chicken

Blueberry-Peach Cobbler

this week for dinner

in an attempt to become more domestic i have been cooking dinner almost every night for MJ and friends.  Here is what i have planned for this week.

Mango Shrimp Kebabs

Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pesto

Shrimp and Grits (can't wait to make this one!!!)

What are your favorite recipes??

menu for tonight

I am slightly obsessed with food blogs at the moment and the kitchen sink recipes is high on my list of favorites.  I am going to attempt to make this treat tonight (kitchen sink recipes made it look sooo yummy)along with steak and veggie kabobs and corn on the cob.  Why the special meal??  MJ received his security clearance this morning (aka my boyfriend is a secret agent) for his new job - that he officially accepted today!! 

mac n cheese with kale (gotta get those veggies in)

my secret agent boyfriend

Send me your favorite food blogs and/or recipes!!