A Quiet Weekend

Cooking

We had a long, relaxing weekend here in Dallas. Despite the beautiful evening on Friday, we decided to stay in and cook.

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The minute Matt arrived home from work, we popped open this bottle of cab (gift, I think?) and drank a glass out on our little balcony. It was a great way to kick off the weekend.

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I picked up some extra thick pork chops for dinner and we cooked them with apples and bacon brussels. What a perfect fall meal! I gotta make pork chops more often.

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I’m such a lightweight these days:( After two big glasses of wine, I felt horrible on Saturday morning. I guess that’s part of being 28! I still made it to spinning, but man, did I need some serious water after that.

Saturday night, we also took it easy and enjoyed a quiet date night at the new Mesero Miguel. It was amazing!

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I had a spicy margarita and we tried the scallop ceviche with pineapple habanero, coconut, avocado, and cilantro,

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the braised pork “chili seco” with peppers, mushroom, and cilantro crema

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the fried rice “la china” with cilantro shrimp, crispy pork, mushrooms, and a fried egg,

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and the [blurry] brussel sprouts with crispy pork and spicy sweet salsa. The vibe was fun, and the food creative and flavorful – I’m ready to go back next weekend.

And Sunday, I went to see Gravity in 3D! Have you guys seen it? Wow, I was on the edge of my seat the whole movie, and I think it was the first time I’ve ever been hot in a theater:)

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  • Jackie
    October 29, 2013 at 6:59 am

    That fried rice looks delicious! I know, I never think to make pork chops!

  • Kath
    November 13, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    I am hoping to go see Gravity 3D soon!! But I’m kind of scared.

    • Laura
      November 18, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Its a good scary!