After a peachy conference call…
We closed up shop and headed OUT! It was pouring rain, so I left my bike and Matt picked me up in the car. Our destination: A “welcome to Charlottesville” party for Faith’s sister, Cedar!
We enjoyed a few mid-week drinks
And munchin’ appetizers, including bread from GH!
Faith made…some Peruvian drink that I am sorry to say I don’t remember the name of. I SWEAR it was Tequila, but she says no. And that’s all the details I have!
We socialized
And them my camera was hijacked!
These cute kiddos took it for a joy ride (with Matt’s supervision) They came out with some pretty awesome photos!
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I sipped on Basil Beer while I waited for the camera’s return 😉
Soon enough we had fish tacos! Of course the Queen of Condiments did an excellent job filling the buffet with veggies and flavors
First Desert was a few of these:
Second dessert involved Wineberry Tarts, Eileen’s Raspberry Peach Crumble and GH goodies! I had one of each. It was one of those kinda nights.
And some Trader Joe’s chocolate covered salted almonds that won my heart
If only every Wednesday could be this exciting!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
YUM! Good fish tacos are the best, and those look outstanding!
Ok, I think I’m breaking down and getting the Open Sky deal.. too good to pass up!
The Healthy Hipster says
Those fish tacos look like utter perfection? Do I spot some kind of delicious fruit salsa? My oh my!
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Great pics by the kiddos… my faves are the one of Matt, and the half-eaten tomato w/the little girl. Both of them are great. So cute.
Faith’s get-togethers always look amazing. 🙂
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kaila @ healthy helper! says
what an awesome getaway! I want a welcome wagon like that when I move somewhere! Lol!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
For a joy ride 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i always feel like a kid when i hijack my husband’s canon 5D!
Laura @ Backstage Pass says
Looks like a wonderful (and delicious) get together!
Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says
Two Desserts?! Why didn’t I think I think of that?
Margo @ peanut butter trees says
Wow those wineberry tarts look so neat! And salty choc almonds sound DIVINE! I’ll have to keep an eye out for those on my next TJs run. Sounds like a fun wednesday, and glad the rain didn’t ruin the party – it poured here in DC too. Some kids have an eye for photography, huh?! 🙂
Laura says
I bet it was Pisco! Pisco sours! Yum, but deadly!
Jackie Smith says
I was going to say pisco as well. “Deadly” is right (but you’ll go down smiling!).
Stef @ Living the HI Life says
That’s what I’m thinking, they’ve got to be pisco sours. The danger is in pisco’s mixability, both in the amount of alcohol that can be concealed in one drink and the array of things you can mix it with- gotta love pisco!
Elise says
with the ice, the liquor — i’m in agreement: pisco sours! sooooooo good, regardless of how deadly they are!
erin says
yes! i was going to ask if it was pisco. ever since hearing the song atacama disco by the salvadors, i’ve wanted to try it!
jffnbv says
Definitely pisco! You could also make “Chilcanos” by mixing 1 part Pisco, 2 parts ginger ale (or tonic water) and lemon!
Evan says
Glad you guys beat me to it! Yup, pisco is definitely fire water. Deeelish!
faith says
Mmmm, Chilcanos….:)
KathEats says
YES! That’s it!!
Sara R. says
Oh boy, Pisco Sours are my absolute favorite drink!
Katherine says
So I totally died laughing at the first photo!
Sylvia @ My Attempt at Balanced Living says
Adorable pictures from the kids 🙂 Your dinner looked like quite the spread but I have to admit the salted chocolate almonds would have won my heart too
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Oof! My favorite fish tacos are the ones at The Cheesecake Factory– BEAST
Robyn @ Blueberries and Oats says
What a lovely Wednesday with some adorable pictures! Midweek can always use a little party. ~.^ I love that dinner plate….
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
how delish!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
All of that food looks delicious! And the kids did a great job taking pictures too!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I <3 fish tacos! ANd yours look simply delish! Great photos!
karin (allpointswhole) says
What a fun Wednesday..food looks great!
Baking 'n' Books says
Red looks great on you. Enjoying all foods in moderation, fresh air and staying busy apparently works for ya – your skin just glows! – bottle that and sell it please! 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
You guys seriously have the best parties! I’ll take a wineberry tart please 🙂
Rachel says
What is the recipe for basil beer? My boyfriend has recently started brewing!
KathEats says
It’s complicated. If you would like to email Matt he might be able to send it to you: mamonson at Gmail dot com.
staceyhealthylife says
Yum what a great mid week dinner. Love the little tarts.
Kristen, Sweetly says
I love weeknight parties. 🙂 I mean… as long as I still get to bed, and don’t make the next weekday miserable.
Even just grilling outside and sipping red wine feels so decadent mid-week. Happy summer! I love watching the seasons change in Charlottesville!!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Fish tacos are perfect for summer! Almost as perfect as kolsch is for the summer!
Taryn @ The Rambling Runner says
Wow! Those fish tacos look amazing! And I love your dress!
Nancy~The Wife of a Dairyman says
Looks like a perfect Wednesday evening! And love the T.J.’s chocolate covered almonds too!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Summers are awesome way to spend outdoor, eating and sipping with loved ones. Here’s hoping the weather wouldn’t deteriorate further in Florida. It’s scorching!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Looks like a great time! I’m a little jealous…
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
HA. Peachy. Look at you making puns!
Hannah says
Ohmygosh, i can’t even identify what’s on your plate!
Penny says
Wow. Nobody touches my camera. NOBODY. My 10 year son is not allowed to breath on it. You are very, very nice.
Angel7 says
Everyone should have a mid-week party of some sort 🙂
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Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I wish my Wednesday was that exciting! Looks fun 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Wineberry tarts? I want that recipe! 🙂
faith says
Berry Tarts from the recipe page of http://www.gracefulfitnessblog.com 🙂
They are sugar-free, whole grain DELICIOUS!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Thank you!!! They look fantastic!
Susan says
I LOVE those TJ’s almonds. I always have a container of them at my desk.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
What an awesome meetup/event for you all!
And you are BRAVE to let your camera be hijacked by some kids! Just earlier today I posted that I cannot stand having people touch my stuff, i.e. the movers that moved me in were not allowed to touch my camera or computer! I brought those over in my car in advance!
The food all looks..awesome! and so do all you ladies!
Sara says
hi kath,
for sure those are pisco sours, a *VERY* potent combination of the liquor pisco and egg whites. it’s the national drink of Chile though (not Peru) — although it’s common across the region.
rkbrbg says
WTF; it’s totally Peruvian, search Google yo!
Sara R. says
Apparently both countries lay claim to the pisco sour, but my vote is with Peru since the brandy gets its name from Pisco, Peru where it is made! Either way, every restaurant in Peru serves them and they are delicious!
faith says
It’s an age old disagreement between the two countries in regards to who gets to claim the origins of Pisco. I first tried it in Chile in 2000 but then I lived in Peru for a year so I think my loyalty lies with the north. 🙂 It’s really a silly argument between neighbors, their piscos taste the same and it is totally the national drink of both countries.
The Healthy Engineer says
Faith and Cedar? Such pretty names!!
I think there should always be two dessert courses 😀
Khushboo says
The more dessert the merrier…thas all I’m saying 😉
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
Love your dress! 🙂
tara @ the pleased plate says
Kiddos always have a neat photography perspective!
Lauren says
Such a beautiful backyard dinner party!! We are having friends over this weekend and I was planning on making fish tacos. Love the idea for a dinner party.
rumfunandsun says
Cedar…what a cool name!!!\
It’s funny because my next post is going to involve pictures my daughter took!
Christine @ Burning It Off says
Those tarts look amazing. My sister makes similiar looking ones with strawberries and mascarpone cheese… I could eat a whole tray of them, they’re so good 😛
Cait's Plate says
Those Trader Joe’s almonds are like crack. I can never stop eating them!
This looks like such a fun night and a perfect way to spend a Wednesday – Faith and her sister look SO much alike!!
My nieces have a habit of hijacking my camera but usually it’s pictures of people’s heads cut off and of just blackness so those kids did a way better job, haha.
Katherina @ Zephyr Runs says
Cedar, what an AWESOME name. I love it. Also love that taco salad meal of yours… I think I crave spanish food 24/7.
sarah (sarah learns) says
first dessert/second dessert reminds me of hobbits’ first and second breakfast! 🙂
looks like a great dinner party!
Hope says
Wow, what a delicious dinner! Everything looks amazing! Those kids are so cute! 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Haha, I love your first dessert and second dessert. It sounds like a hobbit’s way of eating! 😛
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
What a fun night! 🙂
Faith @ For the Health says
I get tacos for lunch today when I go out with my coworkers – I’m SO excited and your pictures are making me wish x10 that 1 pm would hurry up and get here already!
Cait @ Cait hates Cake says
My nieces and nephews are always stealing my camera! They end up with the funniest, knee-height, pictures! Cute dress, btw.
Laura @ Cookies vs. Carrots says
Looks like a fun night!
Shanni says
I’ve never had a pisco sour, but my sister (almost a complete non-drinker) had them in Peru and loves them. I’m skeptical.. don’t they include a raw egg?
-Shanni
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faith says
They are usually made with a tiny (1/4 tsp?) bit of egg whites to add a creaminess and frothly top. I skipped the egg last night out of laziness. I was a little skeeved about the egg when I first started drinking them in Peru but I got over it fast, it’s a tiny amount and not that different than eating an over easy egg.
Eileen says
was definitely the most exciting Wednesday night I’ve had for awhile 🙂
faith says
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Alaina says
I love fish tacos. Especially when they are made with tilapia. Mmm hmm! 😛