I couldn't resist a little mom-themed
music to kick off the weekend. And since I couldn't pick just one, here are some hits
that span a few decades. Have a dance-party with your mom. p.s. Happy Mother's Day to my
mom — she's the best, most supportive mom anyone could wish for. I love her a
lot. p.p.s Happy Birthday to my two
beautiful, amazing sisters who were born on mother’s day a few years ago. Love you, girls! p.p.p.s. Chris and I are heading to a favorite restaurant, Forequarter, for dinner tonight. Cannot wait. We’re also heading out to some Madison Craft Beer Week events, if we’re not too tired after dinner. Should be a fun evening. Happy eating, -s.
For those who wish for less
ephemeral gifts, here are some pretty things for
that fabulous, lunch-packing, dinner-cooking, (still) sexy,
smart-as-a-whip momma in your life. As a collector of all things pig-related, No. 1 is to-die-for! And No. 20 is a dream gift, but how glorious is that coop?!
Happy Mother's Day to all you fabulous moms out there! -s.
Since it’s Cinco de Mayo on
Sunday, here's a sexy little Latin number to listen to with a margarita or Cuba
libre in hand. p.s. Here's what we're eating
this weekend: Friday: Pizza Brutta with the kiddos Saturday: Cream of broccoli soup with homemade focaccia
Sunday: Braised tomatillo chicken tacos, black
beans and rice/margaritas p.p.s My book club is walking
the Walk MS event on Sunday for Team Vega. If you're in Madison
on Sunday head to Warner Park at 10 a.m. to help a really important cause. ¡Buen proveco! -s.
The weather this weekend was incredible. I felt winter finally unclench its steely grasp as the sun warmed my face and I sipped a cocktail on my patio. With the warm weather, dirt and more dirt entered our house via the two little rugrats that make our days sunny, no matter the forecast.
We played outside a lot and even had picnic lunches in the yard, per Pickle's request. The boys got so dirty on Saturday (we were doing some mega-yard work) that they had to take baths after lunch. James was a little confused with the timing.
We hit the farmers' market on Saturday; what a treat! Fresh greens and arugula, red radishes, salumi from Underground Butcher, cheese from Edelweiss Creamery and, of course, a honey stick for Rhys. James sat all cool, with his shades on, in the wagon, taking everything in. That kid really cracks me up sometimes.
As for eating, we did it well this weekend. Burgers with caramalized onions and arugula on Saturday; grilled tri-tip on Sunday with baked potatoes and sour cream and fresh chives from our garden. We were all very hungry from the fresh air and sunshine -- everyone ate all of their dinner (with no asking how many bites constitute being "done") and James sat in his highchair the whole time (with no begging to sit on my lap to eat). Needless to say, it was a very good weekend.
Here's what we're eating this week ...
Menu: week of 29 April 2013 Monday: pizza bianca with fresh arugula/ finnochio salumi Tuesday: grilled shrimp with coconut rice and fresh mango Wednesday: eggs poached in tomato sauce/ mixed greens Thursday: Chris is cooking dinner! Friday: cream of broccoli soup
Happy eating, -s.
Sorry for not posting a weekly menu this week - there wasn't much to report (a.k.a uninspiring). Life was busy and and the freezer was our best friend - meat sauce was defrosted for spinach-ricotta ravioli, a package of chicken thighs made their way into some pre-made tikka masala sauce. Eggs were prominent, as they are easy and fast and the kiddos like them something fierce. And tortas stuffed with roasted turkey, refried black beans and guacamole rounded out the week.
As for this weekend, the weather is finally supposed to be nice, so the grill may make an appearance or two - maybe some tri tip or burgers on brioche rolls. Hungry already!
The French 75 is one of my favorite cocktails - you know how much I love bubbly. A favorite food blog of mine, Love and Lemons, made a very delicious-sounding version with lavendar syrup. Sounds like the perfect porch-sipper this weekend. Check it out here.
Last, but not least. Time to dance. Have one heck of a good weekend, friends. x0x0, -s.
I'm hoping this song will help improve the weather here, since the dog days of winter are still hanging around - it was flurrying this morning! Argh.
Kick up your heels and dance. Have a great weekend.
p.s. how great is this bike/bar? I want to be their friend! And I really want that bike for my impromptu cocktail parties in the park.
p.p.s. My dear friend, Sara, hosted a rockin' bookclub last night and served these noodles. Divine! I expect no less from the Barefoot Contessa.
Hello! The Hungry Bambino is a food and lifestyle blog I write from my home in one of the best places to live (ever!): Madison, Wisconsin. As my little family has grown from uno bambino to due bambini, so too has The Hungry Bambino grown in focus. You can find weekly meal planning tips, dinner party menus, heritage dishes and the celebration of the weekend. I hope you’ll stay and look around—and join me in the kitchen!
