wrapping up the California portion of my trip, had a nice finish yesterday with a Christmas dinner at Laura & Mike's. We've kindly been included in the family circle for the past few years, which has been especially nice since we opened Mignonne. We've found ourselves without the energy for Christmas cooking and such ... and these two are wonderful hosts, chefs, friends.
Laura is the daughter of my longtime friend Christie ... so our (Christie and I) kids all know each other and are friends as well. It works out great!
We had a very impressive standing rib roast, cooked to perfection, with yorkshire puddings and potatoes and green beans. Bottles of champagne, and wine, and eau de poire were consumed. For appetizers, Johnelle prepared albondigas from scratch and there was a date pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream for dessert.
We were all sated. hiccup.
Now we will be driving northward to Eugene for a stopover with family tonight and then on to the coast by Saturday night.
As long as mother nature cooperates!
So, no profundities or witticisms appear to be forthcoming at the moment. I'm really a bit tired and feeling like somewhat of a hobo. About all I can muster is this rather dry travel update.
so there you have it.
Friday, December 26, 2008
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2 comments:
Nothing dazzling from me either.
Travel safe. 'See' you soon.
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Do you have one of those cool hobo hats and a polka dotted bag slung over your shoulder?
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