Holy transformer, the sky was raining raindrops and blue sparks! Two giant explosions took away our power for a few minutes. It was scary. I hope things are OK now. We have rain, but no wind or lightening, so I’m not sure why the sparks or why the rest of Cville seems to have intermittent power!?
Totally unrelated, our kitchen light seems to be out. And it’s not the bulb or the circuit breaker. We should have an electrician coming this week, but in the meantime….
We have a floor lamp! I actually LOVE the ambiance! The kitchen is so cozy 🙂 [And what’s funny is that we worked in the kitchen in the dark for two nights before we thought to bring in a lamp. DOH!]
Tonight’s dinner came out of plastic. We weren’t really hungry and had a date to attend, so we just threw together some leftovers.
Tuesday’s Enchilada Black Beans
Tofu from who know’s when…
It was pretty good, but it needed salt, which I was too lazy to get up and retrieve!
On the side: half a pear and a fig!
Blog reader Stormy introduced us to Stephanie and Evan because he felt we have a lot in common. WE DO!! We now have another awesome set of friends who share so many of the same likes that we do.
Evan is a homebrewer, and they invited us over for a post-baby-bedtime nightcap.
We tried a handful of his beers, including the above AMAZING Basil IPA – one of the top 5 beers I’ve ever had (!) and a Smoked Porter that was so very unique along with a few other delicious varieties.
Small sips, small sips!
We just got home after 3 hours of talking and I’m ready to hit the hay!
Runeatrepeat says
I have been randomly craving a good pear. I hate that they’re not ripe when you get them from the store though…
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
love that a reader set you up on a “blind date” with some new friends
Michelle @ IronDivas says
It was raining in DC today too… Not fun at all! I wanted to train for my duathlon sooo bad, but oh well… you win some, you lose some : ) Have a great night!… I am now craving a pear, lol.
Hannah says
A homebrewer? Surely Evan and Matt are going to be best Charlottesville friends forever then? 😀
Nicole - yuppie yogini says
I would have worked in the dark too…sometimes those simple solutions just don’t seem obvious 😉
Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman says
Your kitchen does look very cozy with the floor lamp:) Sounds like you had a perfect evening after your day!
Kristina @ spabettie says
we recently had a Honey Basil beer… it was SO good.
I like the “cozy” ambience of the lamp in the kitchen!! 😀
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I love the cozy lighting that the lamp offers the kitchen!
Wendy Heath says
Spellcheck! *grammar Nazi at work* – I believe you meant light BULB, not blub… and uniqu must mean unique…
😉 I also love the ambiance and would LOVE to try a basil IPA, that sounds amazing!! Very cool that you made some new friends.
Feel free to delete the spelling Nazi part after you fix it…
notyet100 says
leftovers always tastes good,..
Anne says
You know, I’m always so impress by your ability to make something wonderful out of leftovers.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I am the queen of tupperware leftovers!
RhodeyGirl says
If you are the queen then I am the princess!!! 🙂
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
nice way to end the weekend!
stacey-healthylife says
That dog is so cute. Hope your kitchen light gets worked out.
Simply Life says
I love the lighting lamps give!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That is hilarious that you didn’t think to bring a lamp in – however, I would be the same way!
Emily Eats and Exercises says
I’m so impressed by all the new friends you’ve made in such a short time! I guess the blog is really helpful in that way.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I love throwing random leftovers together into one meal, making it completely new. Usually—most of the time—it turns out rather delicious. 😀
And I totally agree with the ambience of a floor lamp! It adds so much cozy appeal. 😀
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love how the lamp looks in the kitchen — sometimes lamps just look better than overhead lights 🙂
And I wouldn’t have thought to bring a lamp in, I would still be cooking in the dark!
Hands in Namaste says
Our kitchen light is out, too, and we just set up a nice lamp!
You always make leftovers look delicious!
Jil says
A light is out in my bathroom…but that is because I’ve been too lazy to change the bulb. haha Lovin the leftover dinner! and that IPA sounds wonderful.
Lisa says
Even though those are all leftovers they still look delicious! =)
Stormy says
I thought you four might just hit things off! Glad everything worked out!
melissa @ the delicate place says
hey mood lighting is always better so long as you aren’t cooking at the time, i would probably lop off a finger eep!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
We totally do dinners out of plastic too. I love leftovers!
Logan says
I think a lamp in the kitchen is perfect! I’ve got one on my kitchen counter and many times I work by that light instead of the track lighting overhead (hate those things and wish we had never put them in). I love idea of the floor lamp!
Sophie says
I love having a lamp in my kitchen. We normally turn it on at night and it’s so much better than overhead light.
I love that dog! It is gorgeous.
Natalia - a side of simple says
What a cozy kitchen. It looks like there should be a couch some place in there so you can curl up and eat some oats =)
Sounds like you had a great evening. Yay for new friends!
Camille says
Yay for making new friends!
And yep, your kitchen looks super cozy 🙂
Jennelle says
It’s “knows” not “know’s”.
Bonnie says
I have just started reading your blog
I am trying to start eating healthier and hopefully will loose some weight
One of my biggest problems is breakfast.
Interest in all the different ways you prepare your oatmeal.
Do you have a post which goes through the process of making them, other than the tribute to oatmeal? Other recipies? Not a fan of bannana.
Thanks
Emily @ The Front Burner Blog says
THAT IS A HUEY DOG!!!! OMG!
Kath says
I know!! I was so advanced to say “Oh, is this a Pointer?” Ha!
Beth @ swimbikerundc.blogspot.com says
Kath, your meals always look so delicious. I always admire, but last night I went ahead and made Matt’s golden beer bread with Magic Hat Seasonal Hex ale. AMAZING! Your husband is a baking genius! I can’t wait to try out more of your recipe ideas 🙂 Thank you!
Kath says
Yay!
Joanne says
Speaking of tofu… if you can get it, you guys have to try Sunergia brand. I’ve only been able to get it through a food buying club but it is so good. They have several flavors such as Masala, Pesto, Spicy Thai…. it’s really good.
I’m just hoping it freezes ok because I had to buy 2 cases. That’s alot of Tofu!
Joanne says
Whoops! forgot…such a cute dog. I’m having a giveaway and raffle if interested.
It’s for doggie stuff and animal lovers. 🙂
Jenn says
Love the picture of the pointer!!! We have a GSP and its rare to see others with them. Sweet puppy!!!!! 🙂
Mary (What's Cookin' with Mary) says
I would love to have a fan in my kitchen!! I always get so hot while cooking… that would be a God send!
[email protected] says
Even your mixture of leftovers looks delicious. Basil beer.. I’m intrigued. I love basil and IPA is my favorite kind of beer so I bet I’ll love the combination.
Gwen says
I missed whose pooch is in this pic! She looks JUST like my parent’s German Shorthair Pointer named Trinka 🙂 PS Love the photo element experiments – looks like you’ve learned a ton!
Sara @ myfancytuna.blogspot.com says
LOVE your kitchen – the color, the decor, the layout and that lamp adds the perfect homey touch 😀
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
the lamp really does look good.
Glad you had a good time with good conversation:)