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Weekend Roundup: Too Much Food, Too Little Time

March 24, 2014

I spent most of last week sitting in bed with a wicked chest cold, but Friday night, Lily and I met up with Lauren, Shay, and Marlowe in Columbia to see the Divergent movie (since we’d all read the book). Before the movie, we got sushi (and delicious cucumber mojitos) at Miyo’s. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach, and I ended up giving most of my sushi away because I was too full. After dinner, we walked to the theater and settled in for the show. Shay & I were really pleased with the movie, but Lily, Marlowe, and Lauren all had some serious issues with it. Either way, if you read the books, I think it’s definitely worth the watch!

If for nothing more than to stare at Theo James for 2 hours.

If for nothing more than to stare at Theo James for 2 hours.

Saturday morning, we had a pretty disappointing lunch at Copper River Grill before spending a couple of hours wandering around the mall. We all went our separate ways around 3 (except Lauren who had to leave at 5 am to go be in a parade), and I spent most of Saturday afternoon laying in bed catching up on Grimm and eating the edible fruit bouquet that my parents sent me.

Because nothing says "get well soon" like chocolate covered pineapple slices shaped like high heels.

Because nothing says “get well soon” like chocolate covered pineapple slices shaped like high heels.

Around 9, I met up with people at a friend’s house where they were having a wine and cheese night to celebrate a new job. We hung out there for a while before meeting up with Cullen & Taylor at The Alley to get a few drinks to celebrate Taylor finally being 21! We ended the night at Butcher & Bee with a burger, some buffalo fries, and a lamb gyro. It was pretty delish. We also met up with them Sunday morning at Lost Dog Cafe for brunch before they headed back to Greenville.

Oh, sweet nectar of the gods.

Oh, sweet nectar of the gods.

After brunch, I took a cooking class at Southern Season entitled “Asian For A Crowd.” We made a cold Thai noodle salad, Korean beef bulgogi, Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, bok choy kimchi, and a floredeliz salad for dessert. I immediately regretted the decision to get brunch before the cooking class because I was stuffed for the rest of the day.

There was enough food for a crowd, but only 2 people to eat it.

There was enough food for a crowd, but only 2 people to eat it.

After the cooking class, I met back up with Lily to see Muppets Most Wanted, which was entertaining, but nowhere near as good as the first Muppet movie. We also celebrated my sweet kitty, Fezzik’s, birthday. I can’t believe he’s 3 already!

Look at those eyes!

Look at those eyes!

Here’s hoping that everyone has a great week and that I finally kick this cold!

Quote of the Week

Quote of the Week 9/3/13

September 3, 2013

I hope everyone had a very fun and eventful Labor Day weekend! Mine was very busy, but that’s how I like to live.

This week’s quote is from one of my favorite movies, and I attribute this quote to being the reason I wanted to open my own bakery. Enjoy!

“I just figured if I was going to make the world a better place, I’d do it with cookies.”
~ Ana Pascal, Stranger Than Fiction

Something about her just reminds me of myself.

Something about her just reminds me of myself.

Quote of the Week

Quote of the Week 6/18/12

June 18, 2012

This weekend was pretty relaxing. Which is something I’ve been craving. I got to lounge by the pool and hang out with some friends I haven’t seen in a while. It was very relaxed. Now to start packing for Cleveland, cleaning my house, and emotionally preparing myself to be away from my cat for a whole week #CrazyCatLadyProblems

This week’s quote comes from football player and Gisele Bundchen plaything Tom Brady. It pretty much sums up my feelings toward food and how I feel whenever someone asks me to recommend a good restaurant.

“I could talk food all day. I love good food.”
–Tom Brady

The only way this could be better is if the football was made of cheese.