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March 21, 2009 by applec

Beginning with Saturday morning events, the normal activities of waking early and running were not done today.  There were sore legs all around so the long walk seemed the best therapy.  If all goes well, running day will be Sunday.  Besides, it was cold this morning, 19 degrees. The snow had melted however and it was a pleasant sunrise and lovely to see the water flowing again.

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Last night, as mentioned yesterday, it was dinner at Franchettas. 

Beginning with wine, followed by the Baby Spinach and Chevre salad, another dinner salad, and finally the grilled tuna served on a bed of spicy green beans.

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Since the photos do not offer a picturesque detail of the wonderful tastes experienced in last nights dinner, the following is offered:

Walking into Franchettas is like walking into a family member’s home, so welcoming and friendly. 

Wines are recommended and offered to try.  Tasting glasses, which are standard wine glasses in most restaurants, are swapped for a truly luxurious mouth experience through a glass.  The wine is poured with no limits to quantity restrictions…”Oh look. There is only a small amount left in the bottle. You better have it or I will”.  Words from Pierre, the owner.  Hence, the wine glass over flows.

Orders are taken as the waitress says “Oh I remember you! No starch. Extra Veg.!” 

Salad appetizers are served. Salads are served.  Finally dinner is placed on the table.  All courses spaced perfectly in a well choreographed manner. 

We enjoy Franchettas so much. It ranks number 1 in our books.

At home, about 9pm, we decided to watch this adorable DVD:

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Or should I say, ONE of us decided to watch it. Ted’s head fell back and he was out for the night.  As for me, I did get emotional rooting for Diablo, the German Shepherd.  My Hero! Lot of love:10142

Today is a cake delivery, grocery shopping, baking more cakes and making more frostings.  There is a lot of reading to be done on test products as well as enjoyment.  One more item on the agenda is a “Blondie” comparison bake off. That’s right. A test is being conducted on the best recipe of two. 

Hope to report back later with what was accomplished and what wasnt’.  What? Cleaning?  Oh No! It’s SATURDAY!

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Posted in Life | Tagged baking, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Franchettas | 5 Comments

5 Responses

  1. on March 21, 2009 at 11:24 am Sam & Sue

    Great looking cake…Nice palm tree’s. Don’t clean too much.


  2. on March 21, 2009 at 2:27 pm Juliet

    I love that you watched Beverly Hills Chihuahua. 🙂


  3. on March 21, 2009 at 5:03 pm applec

    Juliet: You must be a Chihuahua fan.

    Sue & Sam: Have to tell you how those palm trees were making me nervous.


  4. on November 22, 2010 at 2:40 am Foam Insulations

    those thick and heavy borosilicate wine glasses are the best but they are very expensive ,.- ~`,


  5. on December 3, 2010 at 11:29 am Network Switch

    most wine glasses have very thin structure and i bet that they break easily not unless they are made of quartz glass `”-



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