The Calm Before the Festivities

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Happy Sunday that’s really a Wednesday! What are you guys up to for the holidays? This is like the first time in my entire life that I haven’t traveled and it’s so relaxing! Matt and I had a nice weekend with a mix of fun and prepping for our Christmas guests. After grabbing a beer at a local Irish pub on Friday, we came home and made dinner. I sipped on this begian dubbel while chopping brussels and baking some spicy crab cakes.

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I found them at Whole Foods and they were awesome!

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Saturday morning, after barely making it to spinning in the pouring rain, we met good friends for brunch!

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Matt and I shared a bloody mary and I ordered these bacon, egg, and avocado english muffin sammies. I gave one to Matt in exchange for some of his brisket hash.

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I officially started my Christmas baking on Saturday afternoon with peppermint bark and peanut butter balls. Plus, more gingerbread cups today!

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Saturday evening, we got dressed up and headed downtown to grab a bite to eat before going to see White Christmas!

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We tried the new CBD Provisions and LOVED it. The cocktails were strong (I had a spicy tequila drink) and the waitstaff (we sat at the bar) was great, but the food was what really stood out.

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We shared the cobia and grapefruit ceviche with avocado toast.

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A glazed pork special that fell right off the bone – it was served with pinto beans and kale.

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And the red chili, which was grass fed beef with an egg on top, served with two giant pieces of cornbread. Such a delicious combo! I can’t wait to go back to CBD and try entrees!

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We arrived at the theater just in time to grab a beer before the show. It was so fun seeing a Christmas show right before the holiday – all the singing and costumes were so festive and really got me in the mood.

I’m off to enjoy a week with family and will surely pop in for a recap at some point – If I don’t talk to ya, have a very merry Christmas!