The Green Georgette Blouse Gets its Night Out

Had a lovely evening, belated Valentines/early bday dinner at El Gaucho. I think I died & went to heaven with the Chateaubriand. They mix a sauce of worcesterchire (sp?), au ju, butter and dry mustard at the table then pour it over your steak. Then top that off with cheddar sauce on your baked potato, parmesan crust on the baked tomato and asparagus. Ridiculous. The picture of us is really awkward for some reason, but it was really a great date, we needed it. Need to burn some massive calories this weekend...

Spring is Coming

The very beginnings of blossoms are just starting to show themselves and I can't wait for spring. This has felt like a really long winter for some reason, and I'm feeling 'stuck' in a lot of ways. I've asked God to provide some clear answers and He has, just not the ones I'd hoped. I think He wants me to be still, be content and wait on Him. I like change, movement, foward motion. I just feel at a standstill. I have been blessed with so much and have so much to be thankful for, but can't seem to stop focusing on what I don't have. Argh. For now winter is dragging a bit long.

Red Velvet

I've been thinking about making these cupcakes and decided tonight I needed to try them but could bring the rest to my deserving co-workers, all of whom need some TLC with the brutal re-org we're going through (won't bore anyone with the details). They don't look anything like the picture but they are soooo yummy. There are 3 sticks of butter in the frosting alone! This was my first time making buttercream frosting and it was tough to get the consistency thick enough. Oh well. Yum.