Green Sweets

Bunny (daughter) and I savoring our sweet Matcha green teas at Gabi's.  I'd heard about this trendy cafe from my family and a pastor I work with, who originally recommended it to us.  Bunny had already visited and wanted me to experience it.  I loved it and loved spending the afternoon with her.  The Matcha tea was excellent and the interiors were even more special with their vintage-funky vibe.  A fun place to read and chill out; we did a little bit of both ;)

  

An Evening for Sisters

My lovely sister and I enjoying a light dinner at the gorgeous Primrose before Andrea Bocelli's show.

A California Wedding & Greek Goodness

F+J headed out the door. Aren't they cute?

Our oldest daughter and her boyfriend took a trip to Redding, California for her best friend's wedding.  She'll be serenading the wedding guests as the bride approaches her groom.  Her aunt also lives there, so they'll have a comfy place to sleep while in town...my husband and I finally got a table at Meraki Greek Grill, which is usually packed like sardines.  This time there were open tables and the food was delightful 😋.

Saturday dinner at Meraki.

Meatballs for Dinner

Today I snooped around in the freezer and pantry, and voilà... 

Turkey Meatballs Alfredo | Steamed Rice | Sweet White Corn

Satisfying and simple.  Sometimes I miss the routine of preparing daily meals, the joy of seeing multiple dishes bubbling on the stove simultaneously.  I'm definitely entering a new season of life with my husband.  Our girls are grown and there is more time for exploring "other interests" (or responsibilities), ie: eating out or picking up take out or eating out. :)

One of my fondest childhood memories was hearing my mom's easy hum as she moved around in our tiny kitchen, her favorite place.  And, it's because of Mom that I love seeing food bubble in a pot, but yay for getting the freedom to schedule meals more loosely now.  Hands in the air.