Why hello there my sexy peeps! How the heck are ya? How did everyone's weekends go? Mine was plenty fine, though some of my plans got canceled. I was supposed to meet up with my bestie for lunch on Saturday because we haven't seen each other in wayyyy too long! But unfortunately she wasn't feeling well and was also worn out and stressed from the week so we decided to meet up next week, also because we are both broke and get paid next week. Then I was also supposed to go shopping with my mama and help her return some clothes I bought her for her birthday that were too big, but she had a sinus headache and said we'll wait til next weekend. Man, either some sickness is really going around, or people just don't wanna hang out with me! :) But that was ok, because Saturday was Sweetest Day and I wanted to spend time with my sweetest anyway! Thanks, Hallmark, for the made-up holiday :) He worked a couple of hours that day, but we ended up spending most of the day together which was great, because otherwise I was only going to be spending the late evening with him. So I'm actually glad it worked out like it did! Saturday evening, PJ and I did some fine dining at The Palace Restaurant inside the Cincinnatian Hotel downtown on Vine Street. Talk about ultra fancy!!! (And feeling out of place lol). I'll post a review one of these days. Ya know, probably like a year from now. That's how I roll.
Did you like reading that whole book of a paragraph? Hey, I had alot to say! And I'm not done either...
Sunday was also great because PJ and I and his family all went to Keeneland for the horse races! That was my first time there. I originally had plans to hang with my mama on Sunday, but switched around some plans so that I wouldn't miss the horse races. I'm always nagging PJ about how we never go anywhere and he's a homebody so he's content with being home all the time, but we're young and I like to get out sometimes! I wasn't gonna miss this... I had to be able to cross it off of my bucket list. Horse races... check!
And man was it beautiful. Beautiful scenery and trees. The sun was beaming, yet it wasn't scorching hot. It was nice to spend time with family, drinking beers and margaritas (had my first one and I.LOVE!), betting on the races... though PJ and I didn't really bet much except on a couple of races; we spent our money on crap food and alcohol instead. What?
Some of those ladies are dressed to kill, too! I mean, why would you wear heels and a dress meant for a wedding to a horse race, where you have to stand most of the time? I would have been so uncomfortable! I've seen the ladies all dressed up in their dresses and oversized floppy sun hats (on tv), and wondered if I should go buy me a hat to wear to the event and attempt to dress up. But I decided against it when people said it aint the Kentucky Derby! And I'm so glad I didn't because I would have wanted to shoot myself if I had to stand and walk around in heels all day long! But there were still tons of ladies dressed to impress. I would too if I had a boxed seat and didn't have to do much walking.
But we had a blast, and will definitely go back one day when we actually have betting money. Plus we'll come better prepared with some foldable seats and maybe a cooler of beers and snacks for tailgating before time.
Are you guys tired of my weekend wrap-ups yet? I hope not, cuz I love to share them with you. Let's get on to the food already though....
Gotta keep it kinda cheap until Friday, cuz I'm broke as a joke! Especially after Keeneland yesterday and The Palace on Saturday. I never understood those folks who claim that money doesn't buy you happiness. Because I'm pretty sure I can't eat a delicious meal, enjoy some alcoholic beverages, gamble and other fun things without money. Just sayin. How shallow do I sound right now? You still love me though, right?
So yeah, I'm trying to work with items I already have in the pantry or fridge, or recipes that don't require me to buy a lot of ingredients.
Oh, and can I puh-lease make this danged skillet lasagna already?!? If I don't make it this week I give up!!! lol
Monday 10/17/11: Skillet Lasagna, with ciabatta bread
Tuesday 10/18/11: Burritos with refried beans, onions, maybe some chicken and Avocado Dressing, with frozen corn
Wednesday 10/19/11: Ranch Chicken with frozen veggies
Thursday 10/20/11: Two-Packet Pork Chops and Ranch-Roasted Potatoes
Friday 10/21/11: Sweet Chicky Nuggets (like Chick-Fila) with frozen waffle fries
Saturday 10/22/11: Chicken Alfredo Biscuit Casserole
Sunday 10/23/11: Long John Silver copycat fish, and "chips"
Make it a good one, yall!
Peace, and bacon grease!
Aw, Desi, I love your weekly wrap-ups! It sounds like you had a great weekend. I've never been to horse races either but that sounds like so much fun. And I can't believe you'd never had a margarita before! They're so delicious, right?!
ReplyDeleteI hope you like the pork chops and potatoes. Heck, anything with "ranch" in the title is a winner with me. :)
Thanks, Cassie... you're the sweetest! You'll have to go to a horse race at least once. I can't believe I'd never had a margarita before either... um, I'm 26 lol! I just thought I wouldn't like them but when I tried one at a work party I loved it. Ok so maybe this wasn't my first one, it was my second one... but my first was only a couple of weeks ago so still! And I know I'll love your pork and potatoes recipe, like always :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful menu! Every dish sounds so scrumptious!!!
ReplyDeleteListing about the daily schedule is awesome and easy to get idea what to do next. I really impressed with your list. I am doing same work with daily foody list, one of the beneficial for my daily diet also.
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You're right, money CAN buy you yummy food and drink, which basically equals happiness!!!! I need to start menu planning in a big way - thanks for the inspiration :-)
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