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Hey. How was your weekend? I had just the right balance (for once!) of socializing and lazing around, catching up with friends and Netflix (any thoughts on House of Cards?) at the same time.
On Sunday, we went over to Tom and Cristy's as we hadn't seen each other since our respective Christmas trips to the US (us) and Australia (them). It was also a great excuse to play with baby Dorothy, of course, who was on her usual cuteness-overload form yesterday. What is it with baby feet and baby bottoms? So darned adorable.
I helped peel some veggies (so, really, sous chef territory), but Tom whipped up this amazing chicken roast with lemon, thyme, and garlic - it was perfection. There's something about sitting around a table together, sharing a bottle (or two - sore head this morning!) of wine and catching up with delicious food that's just so comforting - the smell of chicken roasting in the oven when you walk into a house is one of my favorite aromas in the world (next to the smell of one of my mom's soups simmering on the stove!).
For dessert, we had this ridiculously delicious apple tart (also made by Tom) that looked relatively easy to make (says she, who watched from the sidelines) but tasted positively heavenly with a fat dollop of creme fraiche on top:
One of these days, I'll try it out for myself (substituting the creme fraiche for an ice-cold scoop of vanilla ice cream - yum). I'm just amazed at anyone who has the ability or energy to make a dessert from scratch after cooking and organizing an entire roast!
Now that January's in full swing, it was nice to ease into the new year before our calendars become frantic and full again, which always seem to be the case for city-living.
How are you getting back into the "swing of things"?
This looks delicious and sounds like a great afternoon. I loove House of Cards and am counting the days until the debut of Season 3! Where are you in the series?
ReplyDeleteI'm just on episode 5 or 6 of the first season ... I have mixed thoughts. John abandoned it halfway because he felt it was too predictable ... my dad thought it was boring. I'm watching it with a mixture of interest and skepticism, but want to keep going because I've heard so many great things about. I'm curious to know what makes it one of your favorites?
DeleteInteresting, and I suppose I could see that – it's definitely a political drama but give it some time. There are some unpredictable things ahead for you, especially going into season two. Give it a little more time and you might change your mind. Also, I really love Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright so that helps. Frank is such a good character! (More time, I tell you...more time!) Also – if you're not watching Transparent you NEED to.
ReplyDeleteI love Kevin Spacey too ... and I just love the ruthlessness of his character so far. I'll keep with it on your advice. And I haven't heard of Transparent! I wonder if I can get it over here??
DeleteGood! Let me know what you think about HOC as you go. Regarding Transparent, you should be able to get it in the UK – it streams with Amazon Prime but I'm not sure how to find it otherwise. Definitely try to, though – it's a beautiful, beautiful show.
ReplyDeleteI'll check it out, Robin - thanks for letting me know. I almost exclusively get all my TV suggestions via friends!
DeleteI have yet to have a proper Sunday Roast since I got here. On my list of things to do. And once again, you're killin' me with the food pics. It must have taken major self-restraint not to pick up that whole tart and take a giant bite out of the corner (side-eyeing be damned, haha).
ReplyDeleteOh no, Gianni! Lots of pubs do them ... you'll have to try one with Yorkshire puddings! Yeah, that tart was everything ... especially those gooey, caramelized bits. I'm drooling.
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