The [perfect] Weekend

The [perfect] Weekend

Posted by Brit

This has been a fantastic weekend.  Yes, I'm writing this on Monday night... today is President's day and so I had the day off.  For some reason I was feeling the need to do things this weekend; I'll admit my weekends usually include a lot of lounging.  I usually get up on Saturday to eat the breakfast Brandon has prepared for me, and he usually gets up on Sunday to eat the breakfast I've prepared for him.  After breakfast on both days I tend to go back to bed for a little while at least...

My weekend began with a great surprise on Friday Night!  Tia and her pup drove down to pay me a visit and she and I got ready together and then headed out for the evening to Rock Island Live in Old Town.  The Calamity Cubes!, Tater Famine, Filthy Still, and Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy all played kick ass sets.  I was so happy to be running around with old Tia again in Wichita.

Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy

Filthy Still

Saturday I made breakfast for Tia, Brandon and I.  I napped and then did a little grocery shopping.  We had Brandon's family over for dinner.  He made carnitas, chile verde, and guac.  It was mouth-watering.  I seriously thought about that pork all day Sunday. 

Beginnings of Chile Verde

Carnitas Cooking

Seared pork

Sunday I ran some errands and got some crafting gear.  I purchased some beads and cord to make some bracelets, and began by making one last night.  I also picked up some candle making supplies.  I bought some Valentine's flowers for $2.50 at Dillons, and while I am sure the boys in my house could care less about them, I'm happy to have something to brighten the place up!

Today I made a chocolate peanut butter cream pie and then took it and lunch (leftover Carnitas) to Brandon's parents' house where he is working on remodeling their bathroom.  After lunch I headed home to work on making a candle.  I am pretty excited about the results!  The scent is Citrus Sage and it smells fresh and clean.  I bought some antique Ball canning jars at Metcalf Sisters Antiques while out and about Sunday and they worked perfectly!

Melting Wax

Poured

Finished Candle (and wine and bon appetit)

One last thing I enjoy about my weekends this time of year is the afternoon sun that enters the living room when we have all of our (read: Brandon's) plants inside.

Have a happy week!

Sunday Funday

Sunday Funday

Posted by Brit

After being fed continuously throughout the holidays it feels good to cook again.  My third meal I cooked this weekend was simple and delicious.  Homemade pizza.  A little Modelo doesn't hurt on a Sunday afternoon either.

Cold Weekend

Cold Weekend

Posted by Brit

On Friday Darren and I went to Kirby's to watch Joey Henry and Cecelia Raheb play.  Darren hadn't been to Kirby's before, so it was cool to show him the place.

Yesterday I asked my friend Cassi over at the blog Laughter and Lattes for a few casserole recipes.  Cassi and her husband, Dave, are parents of one with one on the way.  Her blog chronicles their life, raising their daughter.  She's cooking great food along the way!  I suggest you check out her blog for some awesome recipes.  All three recipes she sent me looked delicious so we decided to make one last night.  We made the Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole, but I'll be making the other two very soon.  The other two she sent were Baked Ziti and Mexican Lasagna.  Here are a few pictures from last nights meal.

 

The smell of the carrots, celery, onion and garlic is amazing.

 

May and some June

May and some June

Posted by Brit

I graduated from college May 14th.  That was neat.  My mom graduated May 13th which was even more neat.  Tia and I had a lovely reception.

Don't worry, I am buying the actual image.

Mom and Me

I wanted to get a Saudi Arabia flag cake, but Tia said no.

After the two pictures above were taken Tia told my Aunt, "We are probably going to get a civil union."

Ezells

Pictures of this guy are hard to come by.

We have no speakers; that's the only reason why this is happening.

I came outside before I went to bed and these wonderful people cheered and clapped for me because I am a college graduate.

 

In other news we recently went to the lake for two hours.

Also in other news Tia and I are getting a new house June 16th.  Our last lease was up June 1st which means we are currently homeless or staying with our boyfriends for two weeks.  I was going to make a food blog like entry initially because I was making this quiche.  I took a couple of before/prep pictures but failed to take anymore because I got hungry and forgot that I am now a blogger and well, I lost my focus.  Anyway, it was delicious and I lost the recipe - but it's quiche so I am sure you can figure it out on your own, trust me it's easy.

Eggs and pie crust.

Eggs and milk and pie crust.

Pie crust, cheese, spices

 You'll have to draw your own conclusions on what comes next.  Oh bake at 375 degrees farenheit.

-B