I guess these 2 categories go together nicely because what is better than good friends and good food? Anyways, had the annual girls weekend in Cincinnati this year, which was so great to see everyone (although we really missed Laura). I feel like the lousy friend this year because did I take any pictures? No - I took one of Heidi stirring a huge bowl of chili and that's it. But regardless, we had a fun weekend in absolutely perfect fall weather. Festivities started Friday night when Ross and I picked up Heids from Dayton. We drove home, made chili and homemade bread bowls, and then walked to a local pub for a beer. Side note - I've decided that Ross and I need to start hanging out at local establishments more often. Good community feeling right there.
By late Friday night, Sarah and Lindsey had arrived and we enjoyed hot mulled wine and some good catching up. Saturday, Ross made apple pancakes (complete with homemade apple butter) and then we trekked off to Coffee Emporium... cute coffee shop. We then made the mandatory trip to Jungle Jim's because it's really just that cool and headed home for a bruschetta lunch. Afterwards we rested a bit, took a walk up to Alms Park, and then headed out for dinner. Dinner was "interesting". We experienced the worst customer service ever (which reminds me that I'll be writing a review of that place afterwards) but handled it well and got to laugh about it all night. Sometimes needless situations create the most humor in the aftermath. After dinner, we walked across the river into Kentucky and sat in Newport. Sunday was church and fall dinner. Although we did the Cincinnati activities, it was really great to see everyone and catch up on people's lives. Even though it's difficult sometimes, I'm so glad that we've been able to keep up the tradition of getting together once a year. Thanks, ladies - I had a great weekend with you all.
Other than that, it's been quiet in Cincinnati. I cooked a lot this summer and fall and am continuing to enjoy cake decorating. I made a great cake to celebrate my brother, Derek, and my birthdays last week when we were in town. Here's just a taste of what we've been enjoying the last few months:
Sourdough bread. I readily admit that Ross is the better baker between the two, but I liked how this loaf looked.
Everything Guac we made this summer in Ludington. Good thing we liked it because we had it for about 4 meals straight.
One pot wonder. Amazing pasta dish with buchamel (horribly wrong spelling) sauce.
Light summer bean salad with fresh corn cakes on the side.
Awesome enchilidas with adobe/chipotle peppers.
Mulder's homemade pizza.
My recipe for carrot cake muffins.
Birthday cake.
You made that cake!??! You ARE getting good!
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