Weekend for Play

I've had two days of slight improvement, and this weekend was sunny and eventful...

Friday night Dan went to the driving range with Matt and I joined Gayle, Abbie, and Garrett at the movies...Zach Ephron is so dreamy! (I guess.) 17 Again? Pretty funny thanks to Thomas Lennon. Tweenyboppers unite in their love for it...

Saturday Dan hit the golf course with Matt and Jesse while I slept in. We spent the afternoon finishing rearranging the living room! (Photos soon...) In the evening, we joined Patrick and Teressa at Richard and Jeanette's new house for a housewarming gathering. Microbrews, a yummy vegan smorgasbord, apples to apples, and guitar hero. Not to mention great company! (Rocco even had a play date with Marlowe!) The photos above of the giant bike were taken that night. Their friend, Clint, wizzes around town on it. Richard and Patrick gave it a try, so I couldn't help myself! Sometimes I really like to do something that I am a little afraid to do...And I'm so glad I did it! It was hilarious!! Dan was very proud of me (especially because he was a little chicken to do it.)

Sunday we hit Hagg Lake to find some trout. We failed miserably. But we did get to enjoy the sun, a few beers, just the two of us.....Well, and Rocco. Who went offleash for the first time while being outdoors with us. Dan was very nervous letting him run around, but I kept optimistically arguing that if he ran off, he'd come back. Actually, HE WON'T. Dan totally won the domestic dispute. There was a good 10 minutes when we thought we'd completely lost him. Other than that, he did really well and even romped around in the lake! We all napped hard when we got home and then pigged out on dinner and watched Burn After Reading (very good).

Saturday Dinner: Chile Relleno Casserole

Recipe: Simple Recipes.

Doug and Rita Visited!

[Doug & Rita, Dan's brother and his wife, at Depoe Bay, March 1, 2009]

Find more photos here!

Weekend Dinners

Saturday: Dinner and drinks (do we have enough liquor?!) at Matt & Gayle's. I offered Rocco a taste of my Chameleon - Blue Curacao liqueur, orange juice, 7 Up - but he was not interested. Dan made curried lentil burritos with a garlic cilantro yogurt topping, cooking for a record non-holiday dinner crowd; Matt, Gayle, Dan and I, Pat, Janine, Sarah, Emma, Hannah, and Abbie. I think Garret had something safe and bland. This recipe is one of our favorites, passed on from Hattie and Linda. It usually requires a special ceremony when it is passed on, and the recipe should only be shared in this context. If you would like to learn more, I might email you the stipulations. ;-)

Friday: Dinner at home while watching Martian Child...Not bad, go ahead and rent it. This dinner was quick and filling - just veggies and eggs!


Linguine with Chard & Egg

1. Cook linguine al dente; set aside.

2. In a large skillet, saute 2 cloves of minced garlic in olive oil with some red pepper flakes for 1 minute.

3. Add the chard and saute until wilted; remove from heat.

4. Add pasta and toss with salt, pepper, handful of grated Parmesan.

5. Divide pasta among bowls and poach or fry 1 or 2 eggs per serving.

6. Top each bowl with an egg and some hot sauce if desired.