Phew! I'm back

Mountie was coming over to meet with Peanut to discuss his new kitchen design, Sven was in town from Uganda, and I had just finished two exhausting months at work. In addition, peaches and tomatoes are in season!



Sounds like the right combination to get me back in the kitchen!



Attendees: Sven, Peanut, and Mountie
Cocktail: Vodka martinis
Appetizer: Cheese and crackers
Main Course: Pork loin with tomato and peach compote
Side: Rice with fennel and golden raisins
Dessert: Pitango

I kept drinks simple, this time, with a nice vodka martini.



Patrick's brother got me a subscription to Gourmet for Christmas- I chose the main course, Peanut chose the side. What's better is that I didn't even start cooking until 8 pm, and dinner was literally on the table at 8:45. A testament to my culinary proficiency? Or just an easy recipe?



I'm saving my baking muster for Javier's 32nd birthday cupcakes on Saturday (granted, the request- yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting- shouldn't be too hard to fill ). While Sven went back to his hotel after dinner, Peanut, Mountie and I enjoyed a summer stroll to the overpriced gelateria, Pitango, that recently opened around the corner from us. Thanks, Mountie!