Though I missed posting in the past few months, that didn’t mean we stopped eating. Here’s a snapshot of what we were up to:
- Developed a taste for caviar and blini (just me, really. Jan already had it).
- Crocheted a “Benny” amigurumi who joined in the fun.
- Found a new love (hint: it involves giant pancakes).
- Avoided major collisions on the slopes.
- Tried to duplicate the hot pink deviled eggs we ate here. I am convinced that Biergarten is using some other form of food coloring besides beet juice, since my deviled eggs soaked in beet juice were pastel pink, not hot pink.
- Ate lots of coconut in Hawaii.
- Got a new barbecue.
- Installed more tile and new baseboards (status: the project, started over two years ago starting from here, is “90% done,” Jan estimates).
- Finally hosted a Raclette dinner with 8 people—putting all 8 slots into use.
- Invited a Pom family to live in my refrigerator.
- Drank beer delivered by the cutest donkey on Earth (in his 3 packs he carried: 1. Coronas, 2. limes, and 3. carrots, which were treats for the donkey, of course)!
- Made “Crabby Snacks” for my book club’s dinner meeting on Silver Lining’s Playbook (followed this recipe exactly to rave reviews).
- Tended the garden.
- And, converted Jan to a lover of “breakfast for dinner” (victory!)
What’s next? Trying to overcome my fear of the barbecue.
Very sweet, I like your round-up and links! You’ll catch BBQ fever soon I’m sure. Try grilled peaches with goat cheese for dessert, toss a few raisins and balsamic on top 🙂
Thanks Rosemary! I have a feeling that once I get the hang of barbecuing, I won’t be able to stop! The peaches (with goat cheese, raisins and balsamic) sound delicious!
Yay! You’re back! Those pink deviled eggs are a TRIP! I too need to overcome my fear of the BBQ – haven’t used ours in years…
Beth, I’m going to try and make the pink deviled eggs again, they are too fun! Can’t wait to see what beer/BBQ combinations you come up with!