French Toast.

This is a picture of the french toast we made for breakfast this morning. Deeeeeelicious. Actually, Zan made the french toast, so I really cannnot take credit for it, but I did decorate the meal, so I feel I should get some credit for that. This french toast was particularly amazing because it had fresh picked blackberrys on top, which I picked myself, so I guess I can get some credit for that too.

Best french toast experience ever: One time I tried cinnamon swirl french toast with cream cheese in the middle. It was like heaven in my mouth!!!!

John and Hillary get married!

So this weekend we went up to Cooperstown for the wedding of one of Zan’s good family friends. I was super excited from the start because I love weddings and I LOVE dressing up. The wedding was at the Otesaga, one of the most BEAUTIFUL hotels I have ever been to. The day was absolutely magnificent and as most weddings go, sent chills up my spine. Zan’s brother Erik was the best man– he’s been friends with John since they were 3 months old! The wedding was held outside on the back lawn, looking right out to the lake (and if you know me, there is nothing better than a lake in the summertime). The cocktail hour was held on a deck overlooking the water, and there were the cutest white rocking chairs with a blue and white striped cushions on them- ADORE! The reception was held in the ballroom, where the food was delicious, the drinks were flowing, and the dancing was merry. I think it’s safe to say we all had a blast. Cheers, John and Hillary! CONGRATS!!

Here’s some pics from the wedding:
Before the ceremony.. the lake was amazing!


Enjoying the cocktail hour…

















Looking sharp!

So pretty!

















Me with Zan and his brothers…

















With the groom after the reception…

















He’s BACK!

Finally! After 15 days Zan and his family have returned from their river trip on the St. John in the North Maine Woods! Since there is no cell phone service up there I went for 2 weeks without knowing if they were fairing alright or if they were attacked by bears. Just have to have faith in these situations I guess! YAY for Zan’s return!

Wegmans: the mecca of all grocery stores.

Wegmans is the best grocery store in the whole entire universe. I thought I would dedicate this post to Wegmansbecause I have been home in the Cuse for the past week and a half and living it up at this dream of a grocery store (if you could even call it that, to me it is SO much more). Where should I begin? How about with the produce? When I first walk into Wegmans in Dewitt I am always in awe at the immense amount of produce that stands before me. And if you’re someone who likes fruit as much as I do, it’s like you’ve died and gone to heaven. Then there’s the whole restaurant section. DREAM! I personally like to get a turkey sub (white roll, mayo, lettuce, pickles, provolone.. delish) but I have also tried their chinese, pizza, salads and sushi and am a fan of it all. In the bakery section I often like to pick up a pizza bialy to enjoy while I’m shopping, or to take home for a quick, light lunch. The bakery section is also where you will find the one and only rye bread dip. I have tried to find this dip at other grocery stores in Boston, with no luck, no luck AT ALL. I could live happily off this dip and pumpernickel bread for the rest of my life. Glorious. There is an amazing cheese section, a pharmacy, a mini book store, a flower shop, a natural food section, and all the bulk candy you could ever want. I can only hope and dream that someday Wegmans will come to my town, where I could do all of my shopping in one place and be perfectly content for the rest of my life. Until then I will just have to make do with my occasional trips to Syracuse, where I soak it up as much as I can to last me until the next time I am back.

Thank you Danny, for creating such a truly special place.