It smells like birthday cake in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been banned form the kitchen for a few hours and commanded to sit on the couch and read and drink wine, which I consider to be my ultimate choice of relaxation. The birthday weekend is off to a good start…..especially when I had THIS delivered to me!
Followed by THIS! I love, love, LOVE cake batter!!! I used to go to Coldstones to celebrate my birthday with a huge cake batter sundae, but who needs that when you can have the real thing!?
But let me back up….
This afternoon I finally made it to the correct library to VOTE!
I waited in line for almost an hour. I was prepared to wait 2. I know I probably should have just waited until Election Day because more polls = shorter lines, but it’s just so exciting to vote early and I wanted to be sure I cast my ballot and could wait in line when I had time, not if I’m busy on the Big Day.
As soon as I got in line, I glanced down to see this book looking up at me. Some of you might have heard of it – it’s about a woman who gave her husband sex everyday for a year for his 40th birthday. Well that woman just happens to be my former boss at my PR firm! I’ve been wanting to read it for a few months now and was thrilled to trade in my packed Cooking Light reading material for this while I waited. The line zoomed by!
After voting I made my way to EarthFare to say hello to the husband. I sampled my way around the store – tried 5 kinds of cheese and 2 wine samples as I was pampered by the cheese dept. again
– and had an organic oreo, chorizo sample and tried a Bumble Bar piece. Suffice to say the trip was my afternoon snack 🙂
My task this evening was to have dinner prepared when the husband walked in the door at 6:30 so that he could spend most of the evening working on this birthday dessert. I love cooking by myself (I actually do find it very therapeutic!), so I turned on Pandora jazz and cracked open some Reisling – it was just that kind of night 8)
Dinner turned out simple and delicious. I normally am not a huge fan of broth-based soups, but for some reason I was really craving broth. Since I knew I had to involve more beans with dinner, I came up with the following recipe after picking up some collard greens and mushrooms at the store.
Smoky White Bean + Green Soup
I. In to a hot pot:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Chopped large carrot
- 2 gloves garlic
- 1 pint button mushrooms
II. Once they are cooked add:
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Half the juice of 1 lemon
III. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and stir in:
- 1 bunch collard greens, washed and trimmed
- About a cup to a cup and a half of cooked beans
IV. When greens are cooked – eat!
Makes about 3 servings.
On the side we had crusty rolls broiled with a brush of olive oil and salt!
(Glass # 1 still)
Glass # 2 for the couch 🙂
I’ve just been fed a small piece of cooked cake. Not sure why he has triangles of cake in excess, but guess I’ll find out soon enough! Photos in the AM 🙂 This is already starting to be quite the sugar + wine weekend. My only goal is to not consume so much of either that I feel uncomfortable or sick. This will be a challenge, but as of right this moment, I’m motivated.
Off to read more!!
madison (follow my weigh) says
haha, i’m curious to why there are triangles of cake too. what a great way to start off the birthday weekend- cake batter!! =P HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Justy2003 says
Hmmm…that husband is being mysterious!
I love cake batter, too! Well, any kind of batter really! You know if you join Coldstone’s birthday club you get a free love-it sized creation the week of your birthday?! I love free ice cream…and it’s big enough that the boyfriend and I can share when we go 🙂
That’s funny that your old boss wrote that book! I’d heard about it all over TV not too long ago! Sex everyday for a year sure would be a fun gift to receive 😉
Biz319 says
What a great start to your birthday weekend!
Licking the batter bowl is almost better than eating the actual cake . . . well, almost!
I’ll have to check out that book too! 😀
Kath says
Uh oh. I just ate about 1/3 a cup’s worth of homemade CHOCOLATE GANACHE!!!! Uggg. Not off to a great start, Kath! But it was AWESOME!!!
coco says
I like the IV step! ^_^
And dessert can’t be missing for a good meal~
KatieMoo says
Haha, as long as it’s awesome, it’s well worth it!
I am headed off to Chicago for FNCE (the annual ADA meeting) in the morning and won’t be around a computer on your real birthday, so I wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! now.
I hope that you have an awesome day (and an even better birthday weekend!)… remember, you aren’t allowed to do any work on your birthday!
KatieMoo says
Haha, as long as it’s awesome, it’s well worth it!
I am headed off to Chicago for FNCE (the annual ADA meeting) in the morning and won’t be around a computer on your real birthday, so I wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! now.
I hope that you have an awesome day (and an even better birthday weekend!)… remember, you aren’t allowed to do any work on your birthday!
Lisa says
Sex every day for a year? Nice in theory, but I would imagine some … soreness.
And “ganache” is such a fun word!
Jen says
Mmm, Banrock Station is one of my favourite Aussie wines – hope it was tasty! That soup looks delish…even moreso because of the garlic toast ~mmmm, carbs….~ Have a fabulous birthday weekend!
VeggieGirl says
2 DAYS UNTIL YOUR “26TH ON THE 26TH” CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!!! 😀
Erin says
“Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it.”
Hope your day was relaxing, as it seemed so from this post. Cheers to a great weekend Kath, you deserve it!!!!!!!
Mara says
A cake batter kitchen aid paddle delivered to you for your birthday? How fantastic is that?!
Thanks for the soup recipe, I’ll try it (or something similar) soon!
Laurel says
Yay for upcoming birthday and for cake! Maybe the husband is making a zucotto?
Roxana says
That soup sounds sooo good! I loveee mushrooms, especially in soup, so I am now salivating.
Megan says
What a fun filled day! Your dinner looks amazing! I can’t wait to see the cake!!
thepinkpeppercorn says
mmm cake batter, and vino? I couldn’t agree more!! Ok, the couch and a soft blanket is nice too, never mind that beautiful soup. Bean soups are the best!
Alexia says
BIRTHDAY CAKE?! CAKE BATTER?! Your birthday weekend is off to a GREAT start! Eat a piece for me!
Meghann says
Happy start of your birthday weekend! Looks like its going to be a good one. 🙂
I was also obbsessed with the cake batter ice cream at coldstone, but haven’t had it almost a year. Maybe for my birthday I will indulge in the treat, but that’s still not until February. 🙁
magpie says
Sounds like an awesome night! You’re gonna have a great weekend 🙂
I just had acorn squash because your lunch sounded so tempting 🙂 I stuffed 1 half for me and 1 half for Bobby, but his had richer stuff (rice and cheese) so I got to eat the rest of his acorn squash that he couldn’t finish. I love it. The skin is great.
Cat says
Happy early birthday, Kath! I think it’s wonderful how much the husband cares about you and shows it! I wish you all the best on your birthday weekend! Looks deeelish thus far! 🙂
Kinder says
Enjoy your birthday weekend!
Your cake sounds like it will be devine!
Elina (Healthy and Sane) says
Kath, that books sounds pretty racy 🙂 Is it weird to know the writer personally?
Happy early birthday!
Jess says
“Gave” her husband sex. I hate that term 🙁
not criticizing you Kath, haha. It’s just weird. I imagine a very… creepy scene with those words.
musicfan says
have you tried chocolate cold stone cake batter. yuuummm. i miss the light cake batter…it’s just gone…soooo sad.
Kristie says
I love cake batter too. Actually, any batter really. Pretty sure I like it better than the actual product most of the time. Which is why I try not to bake too too often haha.
Have a great birthday weekend!
Ashley C. says
Yum! Birthdays are definitely the best, aren’t they?!
I wonder what the woman who wrote the book did about “that time of the month”…. I would be interested to know, unless he was okay with that. Sorry for the gross topic, just came to my mind when I think of sex everyday for a year. Let us know how the book is though.
Happy early birthday!!! This is your time to indulge so enjoy it guilt-free! 😀
Juliet says
Happy Birthday Kath!
Lara (Thinspired) says
Sounds like a great night! Happy Birthday Weekend!
M says
The idea of reading about my boss having sex makes me want to gouge out my eyes.
Jess — “gave” is sounds pretty demeaning. I’m sure Kath didn’t come up with the term, though; I bet it’s what the author said.
zestycook says
Kath, Ejoy your birthday weekend!! The cake looks and I am guessing smells amazing!
zesty
Laura S. says
Ashley, I was thinking the same exact thing! Not that your sex drive goes away during that “time” but I couldn’t imagine doing it everyday while enjoying Aunt Flo’s visit!
HangryPants says
Can’t wait to see what Matt comes up with!
Bobbi says
That book looks interesting and what a sweet hubby can’t wait to see pics!
Kath says
KatieMoo ,
Thanks 🙂 Wish I were there to join you at the ADA meeting. Maybe next year…
VeggieGirl ,
Elina (Healthy and Sane),
It’s actually not racy at all – it’s much more about life and intimacy than sex. It’s quite good. I can’t put it down!
musicfan ,
The light cake batter is gone!?!? Oh no! I thought it was just as good as the real thing. Guess I didn’t get it enough for them to keep it on the menu 🙁
Ashley C.,
They are not obligated to have sex during that time of the month. There are a few “rules” she established in the beginning. They also missed a few days after they mutually decided.
Kath
Trojan says
Cake, Wine and a Book about sex…great weekend indeed
Marianne says
Mmmm….cake batter.
runjess says
Haha what an awkward thing to know about your former boss.
I love cake batter too. Almost as much as I love brownie batter, which I love almost as much as I love cookie dough.