Just a kick back Sunday night!
Kickin’ back in slippers ; )
After a few days of meals out, we wanted to cook in tonight. But the party still continues. Drinkin’ out of a glass!
I had a few pours of this Lyeth Sonoma County Meritage. YUM!
Matt and I walked to Whole Foods for ingredients – in the rain!!
And then he got to work while I played fairy again!!
But while our dinner was cooking, he tasted the coveted Dogfish 120 Minute IPA
Oh heavens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was like an IPA and a barleywine combined. I LOVED it. But notice there are only three glasses – I knew this 18%ABV drink was too much for me!
Dinner up!
We made an Acorn Squash, Kale, Brussels + Chicken Sausage Soup. It was a mix of this soup and this soup, so use your imagination with the ingredients : )
Squash and greens and sautéed portabellas – excellenttt!
We picked up a variety of rolls – cran walnut, whole wheat and brioche. I had a taste of each
Mmmmmm wine pairing!
After cleaning up dinner, we headed down the street for a coffee date with some of the local gals. Nice conversation, new friends!
Peppermint tea with steamed milk to sip. I have yet to be cold in Boston – there’s always heat cranking, a thick coat to put on our a hot drink in my hand!
And to end the night – some of Larbs’s October birthday cake!! Split with the rest – one bite for each. That seems to be the theme of the weekend!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I love those candles on the table! So pretty. Where are they from?
Larbs says
Thanks! I think I got them at crate & barrel last year..
Ashley @ Nourishing the Soul says
Yes, I love those candles! Nice pick!
Alaina says
So nice to meet you tonight! Have a safe trip home! 🙂
Kath says
You too! Thanks for the biz card offer 🙂
Alaina says
You’re welcome! That’s good for other properties too, not just Boston 😉
Christin@purplebirdblog says
Slippers and soup… can’t be beat!!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Larbs has some pretty decor! The bread looks great..you got ’em this morning right? Or did Matt bake them?
Kath says
Whole Foods!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Those rolls look delicious! i’ll have to get a few next time I’m there (looking to be Wednesday!).
I think I need to learn to like mushrooms :/
Hannah says
I love those candles that look like christmas ornaments! They’d last longer than the cake at my house…
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
Just caught up on your posts from the weekend – such fun and delicious foods! So true about Boston – heat is always cranked up there in winter.
Mads says
Wow, just wow. This looks like the best night in the world!
I am beyond jealous.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
love those candy cane candles!
Laura Ann says
you guys all have THE MOST self-control ever. i could never get my boyfriend to split half the stuff that you guys do. actually, i don’t think i could get *myself* to. you and your small bites are a very good influence. :o)
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
Love the old school slippers!
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
The cake looks delish!
so does the Squash and greens and sautéed portabellas
The time with the girls…priceless!
🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
What a great night! I was going to ask where the candles were from, but Larbs answered 🙂 Thanks 🙂
Kelly says
love, love Dogfish 120 minutes!!! you should try Dogfish Fort, it is 18% ABV too.
Wine Girl @ Kitchen Doesn't Travel says
My hubby would be so jealous. He’s been talking about wanting to try that Dogfish 120 Minute IPA for WEEKS but can’t seem to find it here in Charlotte. I guess he’ll get to it eventually!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Wow that cake looks SO GOOD!!!
ilana says
Kath, What kind of steamed milk did you get in your tea tonight (or what kind do you get normally?)That looks better than skim to me. 😉
Kath says
It was just skim!
ilana says
I figured. Thanks! It must be your photographic talent that made it look so yummy & frothy. Safe travels homeward!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Looks like a great evening! Yay for new friends! 🙂
Kiran says
Nothing beats a good ol’ bowl of hearty soup, crusty bread on the side and great company in chilly weather. We also had soups, sandwich and salad for dinner tonight.
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
It amazes me that you can walk to Whole Foods. I would never have any money or any room left in my pantry if I was able to do that!!!
Laughter-Loving Stacy says
Oh gosh, sometimes there is nothing better than fresh, hot whole wheat rolls with some butter spread…. yum.
Kathy W. says
too bad Crate & Barrel isn’t selling those particular candles this year. I would be all over that!
Stephanie @ The Travelling Tastebuds says
Those peppermint candles look lovely! I was going to ask where you got ’em… but I see Crate & Barrel 🙂 Do they smell like peppermint?
Cailin @ Stir Crazy says
Mmm, the combination of that soup, bread and wine looks amazingly warm and comforting. Perfect for a very rainy night here in Boston. Wish I could have met up with everyone last night!
Lauren says
I am so happy to hear you are keeping warm in Boston and enjoying your time. The soup sounds awesome and so does that wine!! I am such a sucker for a good Sonoma Red.
Enjoy the rest of your trip Kath
Simply Life says
Great to meet you! Hope you have safe and smooth travels back! 🙂
Kath says
You too!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I love those Target slippers!
Colleen (What's Baking in the Barbershop) says
Sounds like a great evening all around! My boyfriend and I were once sharing Dogfish Head 120 and I accidentally said, well if we share it, it’s only 9% abv, right?! Ha, not really! That is one strong beer. But it’s tasty just the same. 🙂 Enjoy your remaining time in Boston!
Emily Malone says
Totally bummed that you had such crap weather in Newport. I have loved all your pics – makes me want to go back so badly! You’ll have to make another trip out to do the cliff walk – it’s amazing. Love the slipper party. 🙂
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Those cranberry rolls look so good — but what I love are those peppermint candles! How cute!
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
I’m awaiting the day when you get through the Minneapolis area and we can grab coffee 🙂 or a run! 🙂
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Matt says
Just curious, where’d you find the dogfish 120? I’ve been looking all over!
Kath says
Hey Matt! We’ve been looking all over too 🙂 It was at Vixen’s (SP?) in Newport.
Matt says
Ahh, I was hoping it was somewhere in Boston. Great meeting you all last night!
Katie says
Love good wine, its the best!
Love those candles too!!!
U can never go wrong with bday cake! Its good even if from october!
Lara says
Dinner looks fantastic! No wonder you guys were so full at the meet-up. It was so nice meeting you, Kath, and your family (/friends). Have a safe trip home!
Kath says
Nice to meet you too Lara!
Katie says
I LOVE those candy cane patterned candles!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Soup, slippers, and tea… this post reminds me why I love the winter! I was starting to forget why I love it, after spending an hour shoveling my car out of the snow this morning! 😛
Melissa @ I Never Imagined says
Wowee, your sis’s apartment is gorgeous!!
Ffion says
I’v never tried milk in peppermint tea. Does normal milk taste good, or does it have to be frothed? I’m planning to test it with my breakfast tomorrow 🙂