Mondays make fun nights for parties! And I just wrote that thinking it was Monday.
Ahem. Let me start over.
TUESDAYS make great nights for parties!! Middle of the week fun at Karen’s place!
I had a cheese + cracker snack and went to prenatal yoga, and afterwards, walked over to Karen’s.
She invited our bakery employees and a few neighbors and friends for a house warming cookout!
I sipped red zinger tea + seltzer while we waited for the burgers to cook
The party was potluck style and we had a delicious spread of salads, sides, and bread
The burgers were ready after the sun set, and both No Bull Burgers and Organic Butcher beef burgers were served on Dakota and Cheddar Garlic buns and Whole Foods’ Seaside Smoked Cheddar
I had a mix of delicious sides to go with
And for dessert – Hannah Banana made Hannah Bars – a twist on our bakery’s Savannah bars! They were lemon-blueberry-shortcake and delicious with a little vanilla ice cream.
Matt and I walked home to the tune of 1,000 cicadas and distant thunder. So fun that Karen lives so close now! A fun, fun time.
Sana says
cicadas are back???
Allie@LiveLaughEat says
Awwww so fun to see pretty familiar faces!!!
Elisabeth says
Looks like a fun cookout at Karen’s! (Who looks fabulous, by the way 🙂 )
Silvia @ skinny jeans food says
“great that Karen lives so close now”? —baby siting in walking distance!!
Megan @ Megan's Munchies says
Looks like a delicious and fun evening…especially the Hannah bars! Yum!
Alison says
Looks fun! Getting me excited for a bbq my family and I are going to this Thursday! 🙂
OliePants says
I love potlucks, which is a great way to have a variety! Love the different salads.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Hannah Banana Bars – love it 🙂 And yes, Tues Nights make for a great party night in August – for sure! Good times and good food and good company..perfect.
Michelle @ Fit Girl Blogs says
Oooooh lemon-blueberry-shortcake?! Sounds like the perfect ending to a wonderful evening.
Michelle (Peachy Palate) says
Perfect summer evening by the looks of it!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
I’m from the Midwest and the thought of the sound of cicadas gives me the chills! Food looks delicious, I am still on the hunt for No Bull Burgers.
Sarah (The Simple Dietitian) says
What a great cookout!! And what a delicious (nutritious!) spread of food! 😀
Erica says
What a delicious spread! The dessert bars sound amazing. I agree with Elisabeth- Karen looks fabulous!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Wow, what healthy choices for a cookout. Perfect 1 carb choice slices of watermelon even!
Kim@hungryhealthygirl says
Your pictures always make me hungry! That seeded bread looks awesome.
Cait's Plate says
The cicadas have been CRAZY near us this summer! Looks like such a fun night – and those Hannah bars sound incredible!
Katryn says
How fun! What a perfect way to spend an August evening.
I must search out these no bull burgers…I live in DC and I hear they’re available at some choice locations!
Meredith Philipp says
Will you please post the recipe for the lemon-blueberry Hannah bars- they look amazing!
KathEats says
I don’t have it… sorry
Emma says
Yum! I love a fun gathering.
You really set the tone in just a few words – I love cicadas AND thunder; what a nice setting for a lovely summer’s night stroll.
ali says
yum!!! love this healthy take on burgers!!! and the sides look delish!
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Erin says
Karen looks so great! I hope she’s been feeling well 🙂
Angel7 says
I am sure that it will be nice to have Karen so close to you & Matt so she can have lots ‘o playtime with Baby Younger-Monson 🙂
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Rachel says
That bread always looks delicious!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says
What a fantastic spread! Looks like a great time!
Chantal says
Love red zinger – it makes the best iced tea!
Judith says
You are so lucky you can walk everywhere: Karen’s, work, downtown. I feel like I’m always in my car 🙁
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Tuesday’s are totally for parties! Haha any day works for me!
beth says
So lucky to have Karen close for babysitting! All our family lives far away.
And now I want red zinger iced tea…
MommyPage says
That looks like a very fun dinner!! All the food looks amazing and so “home-cooked”.