It's been quiet a while since I've posted anything on the blog, but I really enjoy reviewing our escapades and thought I'd take a few minutes to do a little catch-up.
Seems as if we've modified our activities a little .... less cooking, but always about the food and wine!
March was the dinner at Central. I was unable to be there, so someone else might want to fill in on the meal.
In April (I don't remember what happend to February) we were treated at Eliza's house. Ingrid had come up with a theme centered around Brain Food. She provided us with some reading material from the book "Brainpower Game Plan" by Cynthia Green and the editors of Prevention. Eliza cooked an amazing salmon which was one of the best salmon recipes that I've ever enjoyed. She served it over a sauce of grilled veggies. Monica brought a powerful plate of appetizers. Susan contributed a vegetable dish and Ingrid a salad. Now, my mind is a little hazy from all the Mom-care I was giving at this time, so I can't quite put my finger on the exacts, but I know that I ate two portions of each. Janet brought along a chocolate raspberry dessert. I'm not sure it conformed to the tenents of brainpower food, which include low refined sugar and high on the dark chocolate (at least 85%). But we had gotten so smart over the earlier dishes that we were ready for a real treat. Nancy brought wine and I, being a total flake, brought nothing. Sorry, I was just happy to be among friends. I have tried to incorporate the Brainpower foods into my diet more. I've switched from coffee with cream and sweetner to a straight shot of espresso in the morning. I am eating wild salmon twice a week and found a great Machu tea (at Costco, of all places!),
May found us with only three people available for dinner at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington.
Busboys and Poets is a restaurant, bookstore, fair trade market and gathering place.
I was there a few minutes early and needed a refresher, so I ordered a Tree-tini. It was one of the yummiest cocktails I've had in a while. The food was well priced and great. Nancy ordered the spinach lasagna. It was a generous portion and lots of good healty spinach. Janet had one of their salads, which had a beautiful presentation and she declared it delicious.
I really enjoyed my meal of spring with basil grits. Being from the Northeast, I had never had grits before I came to DC, but I really enjoy them with lots of pepper. This dish was amazing! We agreed that we would definitely return. Great food and good value. Two thumbs up!
Which bring us to this month. We've got me, Nancy, Ingrid, Susan and Vicki headed to Ray's Hellburgers. unfortunately, no wine, but anticipating another one of their amazing burgers and the best dinner companions!
Ed Wheeless has invited us to Laurel Lodge again over the weekend of August 27th. What a great time of the year to be in the heartland of fresh fruit and vegetables. I'm sure we'll plan a great weekend. We tried to get to Laurel Lodge earlier this year and had to cancel because of the last snowstorm. It was a whopper and we all agreed that our decision to stay tucked in at home was the right one. I keep telling everyone that in August I want to tube down the river. I don't know if anyone is taking me seriously, but I'm bringing my bathing suit!
Hope everyone is enjoyed the summer and I'm looking forward to lots of adventures with our group. We've talked about visiting a winery that Janet is familiar with and we all would like to visit Ris la Coste's new DC restaurant.
Back to work and see almost everyone on Thursday. We'll miss Eliza, Janet and Monica who are all enjoying summer travels!
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