We are two fer two with fun impromptu dinner parties! Today at the wine event Stephanie, Matt and I began to discuss our lack of dinner plans. Suddenly we decided to join forces.
We headed to their house to play with their baby, dogs and beer.
Evan homebrews and this was placed in my hand. It was excellent! [All of his beers are excellent!].
We want to be like them : )
We brought over some of the Hickory Farms party package, but I was very UN-impressed by the cheddar. It tasted like American cheese in a package
For dinner Evan grilled some delicious flank steaks…
– to perfection.
We brought over leftover wheatberry salad and garden greens, and Stephanie had leftover black bean + sweet potato salad.
Plus a glass of vino for me
Perfect dinner!
That was until the homemade vanilla bean ice cream appeared in front of me. Evan made it this afternoon with 1.5 beans (more than the recipe, apparently) and it was INCREDIBLE!! Like marshmallow, which you all know by know I am obsessed with.
The beer tasting continued, but I was the driver so I took small sips while Matt gulped down California-souvenir Pliny the Elder.
We are home, home on the range, and ready for bed!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
What a perfect night!! I want some of that ice cream!!
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
My mom doesn’t like marshmallows, so I never get any! The ice cream sounds incredible.
Hannah says
I keep expecting to hear you’re getting a dog, because you seem to enjoy spending time with your friends’ pets so much 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
I love how honest you are with all of your product reviews! It lets me know that I can really trust you when you give a rave review!
Kath says
Thanks! I always try to write just what I think.
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
what a fun night! i’d love to try homemade vanilla bean ice cream
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
That ice cream sounds so good right now. Mmmmm.
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
What a beautiful dog!! And dinner looks great too. I have never tried homemade vanilla bean ice cream, but I’m guessing it’s amazing.
faith @ gracefulfitness says
Wish we could have joined you for dinner! We talk about getting in touch with Evan and Stephanie but haven’t made the call yet.
Kath says
Triple date soon!!!
Kat says
mmm that ice cream looks good. Do you know where he got the recipe from?
Kath says
I don’t…
Shannon (A Better Me) says
What a cute puppy! Love all the freckles on her(?) chest 🙂 They look like a sweet couple too! Yum to dinner and ice cream!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Ooooh I saw a lot of vanilla beans in Mexico for sale…I aaaaalmost picked some up but they were way more expensive than Costco (I know I know).
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I’m not sure I get the “marshmallow” – is it the texture or the taste you like?
Kath says
The taste. I’d describe things that are marshamallowy as amped-up vanilla with a really thick mouthfeel.
Virginia @ YtotheUmmy says
Homemade ice-cream, wow! I made that once in science class!
stacey-healthylife says
You have had a pretty fun weekend, love all the new friends you are making.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Woohoo for impromptu dinner parties! Looks like a ball 🙂
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
Impromptu dinner parties are the best 🙂
Barbara says
Your meals always look delicious. I remember you ran an ingredient list for peanut butter vinegarette salad dressing. Would you post that to your recipe section. I’d love to make that. Thanks.
Kath says
I don’t remember that!?
Alaina says
Your dinner parties look like so much fun! I was just telling my husband today how much I want to throw dinner parties more often. Kind of tough though in our small apartment. 😉
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Looks like such a fun evening! That ice cream sounds delicious!
Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says
Ooo, marshmallow ice cream would be my favorite. If only I could find the flavor!! I tried to get marshmallow on top of my soft-serve tonight, but they were all out. And you know you and Matt are probably the kind of couple others want to be just like, so it all evens out in the end. :-p
Kath says
🙂
hippierunner says
Ooh that ice cream sounds perfect!
Maddie (Healthy Maddie) says
Looks like a great night!
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Bummer about the cheese! I love cheddar so that would be disappointing 🙁
Paige @Running Around Normal says
Homemade vanilla bean ice cream?! I die.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
oh my gosh, that ice cream sounds to die for! i love homemade ice cream…best ever 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Perfect dinner! I’m saving my two vanilla beans for something fabulous and, what is more fabulous than vanilla bean ice cream? 🙂
Lissi says
Could you post Stephanie’s black bean and sweet potato salad recipe?
Kath says
Sorry, I don’t have it
Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says
That little bowl of ice cream looks so cute and delicious!
Kiran says
I love impromptu dinner plans with friends. I’m a sucker for anything ice-cream and that looks so delish. I love Vanilla 🙂
Stacy @ The Girl with the Pug Tattoo says
Any Droid suggestions for a new convert? Easy shortcuts to learning how to use it, favorite apps? I’ve searched because I thought you’d already done a post on this but couldn’t find it.
Kath says
Just play with it! I don’t think there are any secrets. I’m not trying to be smart when I say to read the manual – I always learn so much when I do that!
Simply Life says
Oh that dinner looks like it had been planned for days!
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
If I made homemade ice cream this time of year where I live, I’d have to eat it with gloves on! It’s cold here in the midwest. But I would do it, because anything with vanilla bean in it that tastes like marshmallows, I’m all for it! Yummo!
Jillian@ Reshape Your Life says
homemade ice cream and beer?! And they have a baby? How do they find the time… I feel lazy now. 🙁
All of that food looks amazing. 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Mmm, I don’t eat steak often, but it is such a nice treat when it is so perfectly cooked like that! Looks like an awesome dinner!
Christin@purplebirdblog says
Vanilla bean is the super best!
Julie @ Honey B. says
Mmmm I just made the BEST homemade raw vegan vanilla ice cream from the book Living Raw Food – I highly recommend it!! Yours looks amazing, and I love the little portion size! At least it LOOKS little…
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
Aww! I love impromptu dinner parties and this looks like a good one! I love trying new alcohol and food with friends who appreciate them:)
Ashley J says
Does Stephanie have a blog?
Kath says
Nope, she’s a town friend
Heidi - apples under my bed says
I love homemade ice-cream! Real vanilla bean is the best 🙂 Such a fun night.