Today I'm loving

The sweet bus driving who took pity on my frantic purse swinging running for the bus and pulled over early to let me on...so nice.

The amazing breakfast I had at Brails this morning with my Government Affairs Committee. The "Joy special" consisting of hash browns topped with diced ham, green bell pepper, tomatoes and onions, topped with Swiss and cheddar cheese and then finally topped with homemade gravy. A good dose of Tabasco later it was heavenly! I am such a sucker for over the top diner breakfasts.

The wonderful homemade Korean dinner we enjoyed last night at friends. I haven't eaten a lot of Korean food and it was such a treat to try so many new wonderful things.

My ability to eat said Korean dinner with metal chopsticks without embarrassing myself. While I pride myself about being able to eat my entire meal with chopsticks when the occasion warrants it I have never tried metal chopsticks and I was nervous.

Anticipating a second full weekend in our house. I'm kicking it off with some delicious spring vegetable risotto and trashy television with my sister. Can their be a better end to the week? I think not.

Here's to a very happy Friday!

lately I'm loving

This Monday I'm loving...

My little sister graduating from High School

Delicious Summer Salad with Goat cheese

This is my new favorite salad. I got the idea from a Ellie Krieger recipe (I will blog later about how much I like her book) but I have altered it a bit and now it is truly the perfect summer salad. Fill a plate with mixed salad greens of your choice. Top with white cannellini beans from a can, drained and rinsed. Add some pine nuts and crumbled goat cheese. Top with roasted cherry tomatoes. To roast the tomatoes I drizzle them with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast at 425 for about 10 minutes. For a dressing I just whisk some olive oil balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. It's so good and so easy. Best part is you don't have to chop anything!

These amazing classic modern chairs for my dining room:

http://www.dwr.com/category/furniture/dining/chairs.do?sortby=ourPicks&page=5

Letters arriving from Mr. P

(photo courtesy of writeandlearn.info/?page_id=30)

Mrs. P