Morning! Maybe it's the fact that it's slightly warmer today than it has been in a while, but I'm ready to tackle this week!
Friday after work, Cameron and I had a meeting downtown so we decided to hit up happy hour at Bay Street Biergarten. Their "freaky taters" (tater tots with a demi-glace, smoked cheddar sauce and green onions) called our names and we could not resist. So bad, yet so very good.
Came home to my Amazon order waiting for me on the front porch. Why is it that every time you go on Amazon to order one thing (especially Amazon Prime), something additional always winds up in your cart, too? Target is also known for this, maybe even worse.
Saturday I made it to bikini bootcamp at the gym (definitely needed to after all of those tater tots), made a quick trip to the grocery store, then ran a few errands for my Dad's birthday party that evening. We held it at the "boat club" in Summerville (there are no boats, only a ramp), which is pretty much one of the two places to hold a party in Summerville is. It's perfect for oyster roasts though! My mom had some barbecue and sides catered, we picked up a couple of bushels of oysters, and other than that it was pretty low key. Exactly what my Dad wanted.
My grandma and her two sons
(Camo was very prevalent that night)
Sunday was spent running more errands with a yummy brunch at Sunrise Bistro in between. I ordered the Mediterranean open faced omelet (no olives or onions, add tomatoes please) with a side of pepper-jack grits. Yum.
We had some oysters left over from the party the night before, so for dinner, we made oysters rockefeller using Tyler Florence's recipe, served also with a big salad to balance everything out. :) They were SO good!!
Sunday evening, I made a loaf of this banana bread (I substituted 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar) to enjoy as we watched House of Cards and as a quick breakfast option during the week. So tasty and moist - sorry, I know a lot of people hate that word, but I can't think of a better one.
So basically, Sunday was based all around food. Just the way I like it.
Your Dad's party looks like so much fun...low key and southern. Oysters rockefeller...yum anytime but especially a great idea for a leftover.
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a great party for your Dad. Happy 60th to him!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love oysters and oysters rockefeller, get in my belly, sooooo yummy!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the cook book, I've heard of Skinnytaste but haven't tried anything yet.
It's been so long since I've made banana bread. I love it. Love your plates!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fun-filled weekend! The party looked like it was a great time! I saw those oysters yesterday and I was drooling!
ReplyDeleteHope your Monday's started off well!
That cook book looks interesting! All the food looks great - sounds like a great weekend!
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those tater tots sound amazing!! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteThose biergarten tator tots are dangerous. So good. The party looks awesome - those oysters rockafeller look amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove Cindy's pose haha. So much good food!
ReplyDeleteI won't those oysters soooo bad!!!! Ever since I saw them on your instagram.. sigh...
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DeleteThose oysters look so good!! Glad your dad had a good birthday!
ReplyDeleteOysters Rockefeller are so good! Yours look amazing! I've been wanting to try Sunrise Bistro but always forget about it!
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I have been going back and forth about ordering that cookbook and can't wait to see how you like it! I also might need to try out that banana bread- looks so yummy and also healthy! Have a great week love!
ReplyDeleteYour oysters look amazing! And what a fun birthday for your dad! Hope you have a great week! xo
ReplyDeleteYour dad's birthday looks perfect! I'm drooling over the omelet and the oysters.
ReplyDeleteMy witch hazel toner came this weekend, too! What do you think so far? Mine was actually frozen when it arrived so I had to wait a couple of days to use it, ha! Glad you had a good weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteYour weekend looks like so much fun!! As does your dad's birthday party!!
ReplyDeleteThose oysters look delicious!
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