In an effort to keep things positive, we have decided that every Friday we’re going to share a few of our favorite things of the week. It will be a way for us to recap and reflect on the days past and a way for you all to see what we’ve been up to… and what we love! Enjoy!
Chels’s Favorite Things this week:
Washington, DC – I actually went to DC the previous weekend, but I’m sharing it with you this week 
Us at Jazz in the Garden…live Jazz every Friday. Perfect way to end a week!
At Art & Soul, Chef Art Smith’s restaurant. Probably some of the best Eggs Benedict I’ve had in a while! Country biscuit, Virginia Ham, and a gorgeous egg. How tasty!
My brother in front of the Capitol, this is one of my favorite pictures, he looks so smooooth!
And then me in front of the Capitol…I’m not nearly as cool as my brother and my arms are really long… sheesh!!
Let me start by saying I brought a bag of this to my parent’s house once and my mother told me never to bring it there again… basically because we ate the majority of it in one day. This popcorn is beyond addicting (in the best way possible!)
Whole Foods was having a deal this week (2/$6) so I, of course, bought 2 bags… why wouldn’t I??? My favorite kinds are Aged White Cheddar and Original Kettle Corn. Their slogan sums up the wonderful flavors of each kernel: “Crunchy and Crispy, Sharp and Savory.” Indiana, Popcorn also won “Best Snack Award 2008″ from Shape Magazine… which only makes me want to eat more of it Let me know if you try it or have ever had it!
A forced sign of Summer
As many of you probably already know, we’re in a bit of a (massive) rut, weather wise, here in New England. With temperatures in the 60s and semi-monsoon like rains it feels more like April or October, not the beginning of July. I’m expecting to wake up tomorrow morning and see snow on the ground… it really wouldn’t even surprise me at this point! So the cure to all this gloom? Buy yourself some flowers and put them right next to something you love… in my case my KitchenAid Mixer At least there’s something bright to look at whenever I step into my kitchen!
Sues’s Favorite Things this week:
Magazines
The sad thing is, I don’t have enough time to read my magazines EVER, so my floor constantly looks like this. But I am determined to save the publishing industry, so don’t try to stop me.
New England Seafood (and bacon)
Last weekend I went to my sister and future brother-in-law’s house in Fairhaven and they made us an absolutely amazing dinner. And it greater confirmed my love of New England seafood. They grilled kabobs consisting of shrimp, swordfish, and scallops. With bacon weaved in. Yes, bacon weaved into the kabob. Um, heaven. On a stick. Literally. Can you believe a few short years ago I wouldn’t go near a scallop? And as a child up until high school, my parents had to cook me a separate meal every time they made fish. So basically I was missing out on stuff like this:
The whole delicious meal
Oh, also, I spent 15 years of my life not eating lobster. And I call myself a Boston Girl. Ugh.
Tassimo
Whenever anyone even says “favorite thing” one word immediately pops into my head. Tassimo. My Tassimo is definitely one of my favorite things in life. See, I love coffee. But I’m horrible at making it. And since I work at home, having a full pot of coffee around is never a good thing for me. Because I will be drinking it allll day long (what? I never said I had self control). With my Tassimo, I get one perfect cup of coffee every day. And if I want another, I can always make another, but it’s not sitting right in front of me.
Hi, pretty.
Tassimo has tons of different coffee brands like Starbucks (whee!!) and Maxwell House and Gevallia and Seattle’s Best. Now they just need to get Dunkin’ Donuts. And steal Green Mountain away from Keurig. OK, my point is, Tassimo saved my life. And I’m major fan of it.
We’re off to enjoy our 4th of July weekends now. We hope you all have a fabulous holiday filled with all your favorite things!
[Chels and Suess]
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Fun pics – was just in D.C. a few months ago and came back a little obsessed with its awesomeness. PS I love your tank top and your dress!
I love how you put your flowers next to your kitchen aid mixer, and your arms are not long
It looks like you had such a wonderful weekend! I love New England seafood also, I wouldn't mind some for dinner tonight!
I need to check out this Art and Soul place! This is the second time I've seen a picture from there that made my mouth water! Hope you're having a great 4th of July weekend
i just discovered your blog last week! i love it here, and I often check it for delicious recipes. I'm actually in DC and I was at Jazz in the Garden last week! did you get caught in the massive hail storm? Or were you lucky enough to escape it? Such a small world! Happy 4th!
OMG yesss…Indiana Kettle Corn popcorn is insane – I can't buy it because I would literally eat the entire bag in one sitting!!
Good idea, I want some New England seafood right now…
What a lovely initiative! It's important to keep focus on the positive things, the things we like. There's no point in focusing on the negative!
I love kettlecorn!
I will look forward to reading your favorite things on Fridays. Fun! Flowers do brighten up the day!
That sounds like a good dinner. I have some recipes for bacon wrapped scallops and they come out looking delicous. If you would like to see them or the collection of tips and recipes I have for grilling you can visit http://www.cookingandgrillinoutdoors.com
Hi Sue,
Thanks for mentioning "Ranger Rick" and trying your best to save the publishing industry! Boy, do we need fans like you. Love your blog and
just thought you'd like to know, we're still going strong, despite the downturn in our world!
Cheers and warmest wishes,
Libby Schleichert, Senior Editor
Ranger Rick Magazine
National Wildlife Federation
Reston, Virginia
Art Smith! We want to visit one of his spots. Seems like all of the food would be delicious. Also: That KitchenAid is a beaut.
I love these kinds of posts. And Chels- that mixer? To die. Congratulations…hope you're enjoying it as much as we are! Also- Un-Little Brothers are definitely a favorite thing!
Sues- Scallops. Thanks for that.
LOVE this post! and holy moly, i feel the same way about that popcorn. never buying it again
stupid sale!
I love this post. I think it's too easy to be in a foul mood all the time so appreciating the little things is a must, like this warm weather we are FINALLY having in Boston. You can bet I'll be spending most of tonight outside.
I love my Keurig for the same reason you love your Tassimo: that perfect cup of coffee! I just want Keurig to steal Starbucks from Tassimo though!
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I also went to grad school for publishing and subscribe to tons and tons of magazines. I refuse to let them go away!
the kettle corn (from popcorn indiana) is like from another planet its so good