A beautiful day! And I’ve had a super three-day weekend. Yesterday, I just went to Central Market and then we went to a party for Gary’s birthday… Padma Lakshmi’s spicy beef and homemade Key Lime Pie.
This morning, we got up, went to Ikea, and then came home and had a delicious mid-afternoon nap. Then , a hot, pine-scented bath before dinner at Rise No. 1. The meal was fabulous: we had an amuse bouche of cheese and salmon crostini. Then Les had a signature Rise salad, while I had the marshmallow soup: tomato soup with basil drizzle and “marshmallows” of cheese souffle. The server recommended a wonderful rose sparking wine. Incredible! Then Les had steak, while I had a crab and boursin souffle… accompanied by a Sauvignon Blanc. Then we ended with Bread Pudding Souffle and Grand Marnier souffle. Our friend Hedda was there to play the host, and what a wonderful restaurant she has created. Eventually, we waddled home with a special treat of Delice Truffles as a gift from the restaurant.
Magnifique!
Also included in the above photo montage are some pics of the new kitchen sitting area and the living room, slightly updated. Our house, the never ending project! Also, you can see the delicious gingerbread and lemon cupcakes that I baked for Les.
