Day two of Mom and Robyn's visit: 8AM step and shower at the gym. We then went over to my new place for a little tour and to meet Jill (new roommate) and Elmo (Jill's dog). I had warned about the heat, so we all dawned sun hats and headed to the farmer's market in Cherry Creek to have some samples, Peet's iced teas and meet my friend from yoga who has a glass-blowing tent there sometimes. There was also an art festival going on in Cherry Creek so we checked that out for a bit before getting too hot. To cool off, to Macy's we went for sun dresses. On the way home I grabbed a few movies from the library and we hunkered on the couch to watch Everyone's Fine, a somewhat sad film. And don't forget: Root Down for dinner! Such a great treat. We even lucked out with the last table outside and a perfect spot to watch the fireworks over the baseball stadium following the 6PM game. What a day!
CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
Loving the arts festival!
In line for free gin gingerale and lemonade!
Crazy from the heat
Twins? NO WAY! That's my sister with her old-lady-faced hand fan!
ROOT DOWN
Mom: Ginger “Mule” (ours has mint)
With rum or vodka
Robyn: Bali Snow
Boca Loca Cachaca, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, coconut milk, lychee puree,
lime, cardamom agave nectar & basil
Me: Hibiscus-Pomegranate Chiller
Dinner: (too excited to take pictures, must remember next time!)
Organic Radish & Medjool Dates / Organic Arugula,Maple Mascarpone Crostini, Smoked Prosciutto, Roasted Pistachios, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes & Coconut-Lime Vin
Organic Sweet Potato Fries / Toasted Curry-Lime Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Organic Risotto / Fava Beans, Organic Sugar Peas, Candied Walnuts, Asparagus, Heirloom Tomatoes, Pecorino Sardo, Lemon Basil Sauce & Apple Radicchio Salad
Organic Glazed Carrot Gnocchi / Candied Carrots, Mushrooms, Carrot-Cardamon Sauce
DESSERT!!!
Key-lime pie with animal cracker crust, emulsified avocado, coconut shard and mango ice cream! TASTY!!
And don't forget the bread with the vanilla-miso butter! We had to stop ourselves after the first serving otherwise we would have been full right then!!!
I used the Fireworks setting on my camera and they didn't even turn out too bad considering how far away we were. Such a great view!!
Yay for fireworks!
lots and lots of colors!!
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