It’s kind of fun being home on a regular day – not a weekend or holiday. I can’t really believe that my parents still live here now that I moved away almost 9 years ago. My parents were nice to put together a romantic anniversary dinner on such short notice. I requested a childhood favorite: steaks on the grill with baked potatoes!
On the drive up I snacked on a Clif Nectar bar around 5pm. LOVE these bars. They are the perfect size (slightly smaller than Lara + Clif bars) but still with that wonderful chew. The vanilla flavor in this flavor is very apparent and I loved it.
Upon arrival around 6pm we were showered with “happy anniversaries” and encouraged to have a drink to celebrate
I had a miniature Manhattan, extra sweet! (That’s about a 6 ounce glass)
We chatted for a while and then collaborated to put together dinner on the grill.
Lillian even participated!
On the menu:
Grilled Sliced Potatoes
A 100% vegetable salad (radish, cuc, mushroom, carrot, bell pepper, celery, lettuce tossed in homemade dressing)
DEEEEEElicious corn on the cob (much better than Sunday night’s)
And the sirloin steak
We even had a bottle of red from our rehearsal dinner!
To the wedding!
And there was a surprise cake!!! Thanks to Dad for picking it up. Raspberry in honor of our chambord cake!
My plate – a little of everything and a glass of vino
Homph. I preferred the veggies to the meat and ate about 80% of my slice. I don’t know if it’s psychological (knowing too much) or physical (taste), but meat just doesn’t do much for me like it used to…
Kanz wrote the date into the cake 🙂
I’m still a little caked out from our trip, but again, you can’t turn down your own anniversary cake! I had a small piece, and it was quite good!
After dinner Matt, Mom and I went on a walk around town. About 30 minutes until the sun set. It’s quite hot, but still a perfect summer night.
I believe my dad chilled some champagne for the anniversary as well, but we forgot about it. I might just have a taste if it gets opened when Karen and Andrew get here. I’ll let ya know. (I’m ready for some water if you ask me!)
Tomorrow is Grampa’s funeral at noon, so I’m not sure what my blogging schedule will be, but I’ll probably be around in the AM.
Off to start a new book…
Elizabeth says
I don’t think Lillian enjoyed the grilling. 🙂 Great picture!!
Lisa says
Oh wow, what a great night. My dad makes sliced grilled potatoes on the grill – they’re so tasty!
I’ve enjoyed reading all your posts about your anniversary – I just got engaged on Friday, so they’re doubly exciting!
Kati says
What a fun dinner with the parents! Those potatoes look so good and yummy cake!
Susan @ Nurse on the Run says
Grilled veggies are so awesome…I’m going to have to try those grilled potatoes!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Mmm…you just can’t beat grilled food. Especially corn on the cob. So yummy! 😀
thepinkpeppercorn says
Happy Anniversary!!!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
That cake looks delicious!
junghwa says
Aren’t those bars so good? they are seriously one of my favorites! It’s so sad though because Clif is discontinuing the nectar line products. I cried my heart out when i found out the sad news ='( have you tried the nectar cacao ones? dark choc walnut one is esp good!
Heather says
Aww, that’s so sweet that you got to enjoy a lovely evening with your family to celebrate the anniversary! Looks like a delicious dinner! And some VERY yummy cake. 🙂
Enjoy your evening!
Jen says
I love how close your family is..that’s pretty awesome. Those grilled spuds look delicious – I’ll have to get the husband to try grilling them that way. Do you spray or toss them in oil first? Enjoy your anniversary!
april says
that cake looks amazing! especially all of the chocolate 😀
Katherine says
Looks like the perfect dinner to me, and so sweet that you were surprised with a cake – I love it!!
Gourmet Mama says
I would have to agree with foodie, that cake does look good. Im no mind reader but I think my family will love it too.
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
That’s so sweet your fam made you an anniversary dinner. The corn looks really good! Well it all did but I am partial to corn on the cob 🙂
The cake looks really good too!
Rest well
Good night
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Nothing like home cooking done by parents. Everything looks great, especially the cake!
Love that wooden salad bowl.
Jenn
Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar says
Mmmm cake. I’m ice creamed out now after my trip.
Rebeca says
Yummy cake! I’m glad you guys had such a good anniversary!
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
Sounds like a great time celebrating your anniversary!
I desperately long for corn on the cob now… have to wait until August for it to be in season here!
Linda says
Your parents are the cutest. I’m not sure if either sides of my family would ever join us in celebrating our wedding. It’s kinda sad to me, but it’s just not their personalities.
Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) says
I think I am going to have nightmares about Lillian.
Deva says
Your anniversary dinner looks fantastically delicious. I can almost taste the cake looking at the screen. Happy Anniversary!
Vanessa (Last Night's Leftovers) says
Dinner looks fantastic! Lillian is too cute 😛
Michelle Hisae says
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! I wish you two all the best.
courtney says
Cute kitty!!!! And happy anniversary :)!
Sky says
Kath!
I love your blog so much.
I’m a college film student….and I read KERF every day.
Am also really passionate about food…currently making a short documentary about the Spirituality of Food. Here’s the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDOrV3yZY2Q
If you know anyone who’d find this interesting, please pass it on! If you want, I can let you know when the final film is complete! I think it’s very in line with what you’re blog is all about.
Best,
Sky
Sky says
P.s. I mean what YOUR (not you’re) blog is all about. typo!
Christie @ BeadLuvah says
Those potatoes look awesome, Kath. How do you make them, are they just sliced and thrown on the grill or do you have to prepare them in some way?
Meredith says
I am sorry about your grandfather but hope you’ve had a great anniversary. We got married in July 07.
QUESTION: Besides cutting potatoes and placing them on the grill, is there anything else that needs to be done to the potatoes (oil, butter, etc)? How long do they need to grill? How often are they flipped?
Nicole says
Lillian is adorable! Your anniversary meal looks lovely.
Amanda in Pittsburgh says
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
…also, what book are you reading? I need some new summer reading material! :o)
Matt (NoMeatAthlete) says
Neat that you had wine from your rehearsal! Are you going to have it (Old Vine Zin) every anniversary? My wife and I brought a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino, our very favorite, on our honeymoon. Then we had it for our anniversary, and decided it’s a tradition! As long as it doesn’t bankrupt us…
gutenmegan says
Awww, sounds like you guys had a wonderful anniversary! June 2 is actually my birthday, so it was fun to check in and see what you guys were doing to celebrate your holiday as I experienced by own little celebrations.
Also, I continue to be completely envious of your grill (or maybe in this case, your parents’ grill?). My studio apartment has NO ROOM for a grill. I keep watching all the bloggers grill their pizzas, their potatoes, their veggies … as I push my sad little grill pan around on the stove! You guys are very lucky!
Becca says
The cat is adorable! Love the facial expression she has! LOL Your meal looks yummy!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
What an awesome Anniversary dinner. Glad you are in the comforts of home with your family. That always feels so warm and fuzzy =)
JENNA says
What a great looking anniversar dinner!!! those potatoes and veggies look awesome.
Sarah says
Meat doesn’t really do it for me either! I’m so much more satisfied by veggies and all the flavors they have. But still, great anniversary dinner. Hope everything goes well tomorrow, will be thinking of you guys and the family.
Dani says
Happy Anniversary! Looks like you had a fantastic Anniversary meal…and the cake….YUM!
Rachel says
wow, what a spread you had! Everything looked so yummy (if you’re caked out I’ll take some!)
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
cake looks amazing!!
Sounds like the perfect anniversary meal. My thoughts are with you guys today…
😉
K says
Happy Anniversary!! Those potatoes and that cake look spectacular 🙂
You and your family will be in my thoughts today!
Meg says
What a wonderful anniversary celebration!
Thinking of you and your family today!
brandi says
I’m glad you got there safely and had a nice anniversary dinner 🙂
Holly says
Looks delish as always – good luck tomorrow 🙂
Emily L. says
Beautiful corn, beautiful CAKE!
Amanda says
I feel the same way about meat these days. The good thing is, if I have it, usually just a little bit satisfies!
CaSaundra says
Looks like a super fun time! Family get togethers=the best =)
Amy says
Wow that looks amazing! Perfect grill food (but isn’t it always perfect when dad grills it?!?)
Michelle says
Happy Anniversary Kath!!!
Kristilyn says
Happy Anniversary! Dinner looks amazing! I may have to get my husband to grill up some salmon and yams on the BBQ tonight … less dishes for me!
Colleen says
Thinking of you and your family today, so sorry about Matt’s Grandfather!
I mean this in the nicest way because I think she’s absolutely adorable…did something happen to Lillian? Her lips are a little on the voluptous side. I didn’t know if there was a backstory to her that I might have missed. I’m so sorry if this came out the wrong way!!
Jess says
Happy Anniv! Aren’t dinners with the ‘rents always great when you aren’t home on a regular basis anymore? I always think so, anyways.
Enjoy the trip and remembering the life of your Grandfather-in Law.
PS. It looks like the kitty has on black lipstick…that’s a new one to me! 🙂
Nicole (dishin') says
Those potatoes look amazing! What a nice dinner you all had.
Sandy says
Can you please tell us how you prepare your potatoes and corn to grill? THey look fabulous. Happy Anniversary
Kath says
Thanks everyone!!
junghwa ,
Nooooooooo!! They really are?! For sure?
Re. Grilled Taters,
Slice. Toss with EVOO and Salt/pepper, perhaps garlic powder. Grill until tender. That’s it!
Sky ,
Very cool!
Amanda in Pittsburgh,
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson.
Matt (NoMeatAthlete),
Great idea for a new tradition!
Colleen ,
Lol, yes she does have something strange with her lips – but we’re not sure what. Perhaps a cleft or something? It sure gives her personality!
Jess ,
Lipstick – love it!
Kath
JillyB says
It makes me happy to see how much your parents LOVE you and Matt!