Bob had a birthday weekend. Up the mountain in the fog, always scary to me, to get to lunch at the White Duck. Cleared up at the gorge. Birthday lunch at the White Duck. A gift waiting at home. Cards from the family. Shahab made a loaf of bread and a Persian dish he grew up with in Iran called Ash E. Nutrient rich with herbs, beans and greens. Almost like eating wheat grass. I made labneh to go along with it. It is definitely an acquired taste. As requested, dinner was from Taqueria del Sol's cookbook, took four hours of cooking and cleanup almost the same amount of time. For Bob, chicken fried steak with srirachi gravy, ancho chile mashed potatoes, cabbage and carrots with lemon pepper sauce and mint jalepeno drizzle. The cabbage and carrots just melt in your mouth! So good. The best part, a Bee Sting! Variation of the Bee's Knees with a spicy kick from Ancho Reyes liquor. Here's hoping he makes it to 65. Back to urologist 1/8 for biopsy.
Mom, wanted you to see the santas I was telling you about. Made a wrong turn on Saturday and ended up in the town above us at a yard sale that had these santa light covers for only $1. I listed them that night, they sold that night and are now on their way to California. I rarely find vintage Christmas. These I did not want to keep. They look like little kids with Bob's beard . . . creepy! Now, these would be keepers!
Just in case you ever come across a box of these!
Christmas shopping just about complete! Saturday I went with Bob to Greenville, SC, he had a book sale and I headed to some favorite stores to look at the decorations! It's never too early for me, I love Christmas and decorations, and always complete my shopping before Thanksgiving. I got there early enough that there were hardly any shoppers, but didn't take long before there were long lines at checkout. Don't think Covid exists in SC! The more sparkle the better! Magnolia Glitter Galore! Most of my time is spent at Total Wine. The bottle artwork is just as beautiful at the Christmas decorations. Bob and I always enjoy looking at the artwork, clever advertising and bottle shapes. These would look pretty in a cottage on a shelf, very feminine! These would be at home on an island. These in a Colonial Federal style home. All in all a fun day, something I don't do very often. Ready for the holidays!
