Here is the five for Friday! 1. I've been following the Whole 30 diet for a little over 2 weeks now. It's.....meh. And I certainly haven't been perfect. It doesn't seem fair to have to give up chocolate AND bread AND alcohol. So I had some beer. The Whole 30 website says I am supposed to start over but screw that. I have eaten some really good salad including this one with spinach, tuna, avocado, tomatoes, and hearts of palm. I received a can of hearts of palm in my goodie bag from the Whole Foods class. I hadn't tried them previously but I really like them! #wholefoodies
2. I went back to my hometown the other weekend to see my high school's musical. I participated in drama every year of high school and always loved the spring musicals. This year my cousin Shannon was in her first play -- Spamalot. It was hilarious! And they did such a great job!
She even got to wear some of the same outfits that I wore!
3. The end of 2014 was so busy that I missed most of the book clubs! But I have been trying hard to make it to the meetings in 2015. I made it to the April meeting at Jackie's house for "How to be Parisian" and many delicious French-inspired dishes. The book wasn't my favorite but it was a really easy read and enjoyable. I made these Carmelized Onion and Goat Cheese Crostinis which were a hit. I think you can never go wrong with carmelized onions.
Now if I could only get the May book from the library.
4. Matt has been working a lot...it's planting season. I kind of hate it. He's home tonight so I am happy (yay for rain :) ) When he has been home he's been making good use of our tiny charcoal grill. We don't have a gas grill at the new place so $35 at Home Depot got us this nice charcoal number. I love the smell of charcoal and I really wish I wasn't on this stupid diet because it just makes me want to go out there and roast a marshmallow.
5. My grandpa celebrated his birthday on May 10! We hoped to have a cookout at the park but it was just too chilly so we went to my grandparent's house instead. I made him a card!
It says "A big birthday needs a big card". ps my grandpa really likes squirrels.
We couldn't quite fit 95 candles on his cake so instead we went with 14 because 9+5=14
I am so lucky to have this guy in my life.
