Weekend trip to Hood River (April 2013 edition)

Last Friday after work I hopped in the Corolla and drove myself down to Hood River for a weekend of fun with my favorites.

When I got there I immediately headed to Marissa's to spend a few minutes with her and Z before heading downtown to meet up with the rest of the crew for a few drinks.

 Me, Sarah and Beth at the Pub

 

It was so fun to be able to see so many friends so soon after I got into town. Yay for Hood River night life!

 

The next morning, after a sleepover with Beth in her tiny new apartment (which I love), she and I met up with friends (Sarah, Josh, Ashley, Phinney, Faith, Huggy, & Tonya to be exact) for breakfast at the Riverside Grill. We had bloody marys and eggs and the whole thing made my heart ridiculously happy.

 

#foodporn

 

After breakfast, Beth and chilled out at her apartment for a while. She hung some pictures on her wall while I offered moral support (best friend award, right here), we played music videos on youtube (A$AP Rocky!! #sogood), and got dressed up in our FOREVER SUMMER outfits (despite the rain... screw the rain!). Hawaiian shirts (and my new sunnies) are my new jam, by the way.

 

After we were dressed, we ventured out for fro-yo and we even dropped some off with Dana and Marissa at work. Because, I mean, just because you have to work doesn't mean you shouldn't get to enjoy some forever summer fro-yo love.

 



#FOREVER SUMMER #froyofairies
Beth and I at Parts+Labour

 

We also went to Ground to see Mo's artwork on the walls, and get some coffee from her and Calvin.

 

Mo, myself and Calvin behind the counter at Ground, where I worked on and off for 7.5 years

 

And we got a beer at Double Mountain, which I've decided is 100% the happiest place in the world. Take me back, please.

 

Beth with our beers at Double Mountain

 

Finally it was time to BBQ at Josh and Sarah's, so Beth and I went to Rosauers and got some steaks and beer to take with us.

 

We spent the evening hanging at their house, eating meat and drinking beers, chatting with some of our favorite people and having an epic all girls dance party for hours. I can honestly say it was the best night I've had in a really long time. I even got bruises on my knees from dropping it lowww. Whoops!

 

Marissa and I poppin' our Ps and droppin' it low!

 

The next morning I went to breakfast with Beth and Cole at Nora's Table (which is my new, very favorite breakfast spot in Hood River. Guys, it's soo good).

 

I got the chicken and waffles with some poached eggs. It hit the spot. And, after breakfast, when Beth and I dropped off Cole, he gave me a kiss through a parking receipt. Take that, Beth! It was magical.

 

 

 After that I hung around town for a while before finally heading back to Seattle. It was the best weekend with the best people. I love Hood River!! Take me back, please.







some recipes and some random too

I have been experiencing a bit of writers block recently. But the best way to get over something is to get under it, or something. Maybe that’s a dirty joke? See what I mean, this is getting out of control! Anyway…

Saturday Dustin and I drove down to Hood River for his Grandpa’s surprise 80th birthday party. We were only in Hood River for the day, but we got into town a few hours before the party started so obviously that meant we had time to stop by Double Mountain for a few beers:

 
That place is just the best.

Dustin’s parents both did a really great job of taking pictures at the party. I however, did not. I did, though, do a really great job of sleeping the whole 4 hour drive home. Thanks for driving me, Dustin! I really needed that 13 hours of sleep… 

Today we are going to a BBQ at Dustin’s friend’s house. I made crack dip to take. If you haven’t made it yet, make it. It’s super easy and it is definitely a crowd pleaser.

I also made some quiche for breakfast while Dustin slept in. If you want to make quiche too (your boyfriend will be stoked if you do):

Cook some bacon then chop it up and sprinkle it in the bottom of a pie crust (use a frozen one if you’re having a lazy morning).
Sprinkle some shredded cheese (I used 2% cheddar) on top of your bacon.
Then, in a bowl, whisk together 6 eggs with 1 cup milk (I used non-fat), and season with some some salt and pepper.
Slowly pour your egg mixture over the cheese and bacon in the pie crust.
Pop that in the oven and bake your quiche at 400degrees for a while; like 30 minutes, but you’ll want to check on it, because clearly my directions aren’t the most precise.
That being said, the quiche was good, and easy, and so I win.
#besteverchef

This week I will be busy working at both of my jobs and trying to get back in shape because regular exercise while I was studying for the bar just didn’t happen. Also I’m still having bar nightmares, so that’s awesome.

Happy Labor Day everyone! What are your plans today? Do you have any easy, awesome recipes to share with me? I always love adding new recipes to my repertoire. Cheers!

last day of work snacks

It’s my last day of work and I have snacks breakfast (thanks office lovelies)!

Yep, a maple bar and chocolate milk. Plus some coffee from the office coffee bar, and boy, I can promise you I will not miss the coffee here.

It’s a good thing the people in my office decided to feed my breakfast, since apparently on my last day of work I can’t even pull my life together enough to show up (a) on time for work – I was 30 mins late, or (b) eat breakfast before I get here.

Whatever, judge away. I don’t care. You know why? Because it’s my last day! Hooray!