The past month has gone by in a whirlwind. Work has been extremely busy, and with the weather growing cooler, Chase and I have had more energy to get out and do things at night and on the weekends. It sounds crazy because most people associate summer with being outside doing things, but Philly summers tend to force us into our apartment where we sit near a fan or turn on the AC to escape the draining humidity.
Last weekend we visited Jo and Tom in New York. Sports were watched. Babies were discussed. And two sisters slaved away in the kitchen doing their best to emulate Martha Stewart.
Pear brioche chocolate bread pudding. Extravagant? Yes.
Their new apartment in Queens has a beautiful park down the street, and we all went for a walk before dinner.
Bridge into Manhattan.
With dinner came more comfort food--butternut squash lasagna. The recipe called for three different cheeses-ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan. We weren't messing around.
We fly to Maine on Saturday for a weekend together away from Philly. Loose plans include a sunset cruise (pending rain), a hike on the beach trail (with umbrellas if needed), dinner out for Chase's early birthday, exploration around Portland, and of course, time spent with our favorite B&B owners. Feel free to check out the Holiday House Bed and Breakfast where Chase and I have stayed four years in a row. (Honeymoon included!)
Have a wonderful weekend!
