Hey guys!! I had such a wonderful 34th birthday. The day went by so fast! Mazen told me the night before that when he woke up in the morning he was going to run up to my bed and sing to me. Well, the next morning I noticed him squirming around on the monitor and finally said through the monitor speaker “Mazennnnn it’s moooorrrnnning.” He immediately jumped out of bed and raced upstairs to snuggle. The sweetest way to wake up!
After dropping M off at school, I went to the gym for a strength class. Gotta make myself feel youthful ; )
After a quick shower turnaround, I met my friend Emily at Lampo for a birthday lunch!!
We had wine (!!), kale salad, and this special mushroom, garlic, arugula, lemony pizza. Thank you Emily!
I raced back to the preschool to pick up Mazen, and we went straight to Sweet Haus for cupcakes!!
Funfetti for me. Salted Caramel for him. Cookie Dough to share. Sprinkles for all!
He sang happy birthday to me on the spot. It was so sweet.
Mazen spent the evening with Matt, so I had a little free time to paint my nails and watch Survivor before heading out to dinner. My friends made me feel so loved <3
A while back Pippin Hill Farm asked if I’d like to write about one of their cooking classes. There just happened to be one on 10.26, so it seemed like the perfect way to spend my birthday! (Like my new jacket!? It was a bday gift!)
Gorgeous fall sunset!
The class focused on Chesapeake Bay seafood, specifically crabs and oysters.
Chef Bill Scatena demo-ed a Virginia Oyster Stew and Reah’s Crab Cakes recipes plus a Celery Root Remoulade.
It was fun to be in the kitchen with the chefs and watch the pros in action.
And of course to be relaxing with some Pippin Hill Chardonnay!
I learned lots of little tips, like making crab cakes well in advance so the breadcrumbs have time to absorb the liquid before forming into patties.
After the demo we sat down to enjoy the meal. First the oyster stew, which was garnished with a buttery piece of Rockfish.
And then a buffet featuring the crab cakes alongside the celery root remoulade, fried green tomatoes, seasoned fries, salad, and crab legs!
Everything was so delicious!!
The next class is on Wednesday, Nov 16 and will be showcasing Culinary Gifts for the Holidays. Thanks so much to Pippin Hill for making my birthday super fun!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
How fun! I’ve never taken a cooking class like that but it sounds like a really fun way to spend a birthday!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
OH and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Aya says
Love your new jacket! Mazen looks so excited for your birthday 🙂 Happy Birthday!
Laura says
That first pic of you and Mazen is really beautiful!
And those crabs look delicious, If I lived closer (Jersey girl) I’d take that class in a heartbeat. Did they happen to share their recipe? That spread looks amazing..
Laura says
whoopss meant to type crab cakes, morning brain!
How did you like Survivor? I was so happy with the way the votes went (don’t want to spoil anything for anyone who mat not have watched yet.)
KathEats says
SO HAPPY with the vote!!
KathEats says
I can share it – email me!
Sophie says
Aww! Looks like you had a great birthday! Just think – some day you get to celebrate 26 + 26. How cool will that be?
KathEats says
Ahhhh!!! Haha. I hope so!
Denise says
I love the presentation of the dishes on the stone pavers! I’m going to remember this a do it for something . . .
Sana says
Seriously sounds like an amazing birthday!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
What a fun birthday celebration! Happy Birthday to you!
Courtney says
Are those pizza scissors?!
KathEats says
Yes!
Danielle says
Happy belated birthday!
Emily says
Happy Birthday! I did a indian cooking class for my bachelorette party and we all had the best time…yours looks great too!
Amanda says
That buffet spread looks incredible! Sounds like it was a great day of celebrating (as it should be!). 🙂
Sam @ Hygge Wellness says
Happy birthday!!! That cooking class looks amazing. Hope you had a great time!
Pippin Hill says
Happy Birthday! Thanks for celebrating with us at Pippin Hill. Hope you have a fabulous Halloween weekend. xoxo
Mom says
Gram and Pop would be so pleased you are learning to cook Maryland food. Happy birthday!
Sam says
Looks amazing! Happy Birthday! I love your blog!
erin m. says
Looks delicious! Happy belated birthday!!
Becky says
Happy birthday!! I’m curious about the lab or golden retriever you sort of introduced us too a few posts ago! What’s up with that?!
KathEats says
He’s my boyfriends’s dog : )
Becky says
Well he’s a cutie! I love a big dog and the retriever/labs/doodle mixes are GREAT dogs especially for smaller kids.
Kori says
26th comment =D I hope you had a lovely birthday, Kath! Best wishes for the next year ahead!
KathEats says
Haha yay!!
Melanie says
Happy belated Birthday, Kath!!! Looks like it was splendid. You’re going to have a great year ahead, lady!
XOXO!
Melanie
KathEats says
🙂 <3
kim says
that patagonia jacket is the best! happy belated birthday 🙂 i just finally visited pippin hill recently and now i’m itching to take a cooking class next.