This was a pretty good Valentine's day. Overall it was kinda slow - but still good. Ava had a party at school and came home with loads of candy. Then the kids and I made heart shaped cookies together. We frosted them, decorated and delivered them to Grandma and Paka.
Then, once we returned home, I managed to whip up the best dinner I have ever made! (with some grilling expertise from my sweetheart!) I'm not sure if it's because I'm pregnant - I choose to ignore that idea - but this dinner was EXCELLENT!
I marinated New York Strip Steaks for 5 hours, then Drew grilled them to perfection on the BBQ.
I also marinated asparagas in EVOO and salt and pepper for 2 hours, which Drew also grilled. This is my new favorite way to cook and eat asparagas!
I sauted button mushrooms in loads of butter and salt.
I prepared a spinich/strawberry salad complete with candied almonds!
And to finish it off, I tried a new recipe for Hollandaise sauce for the asparagas and steak. It was awesome!
This all melted in my mouth and Drew thoroughly enjoyed it as well! If you can't tell - I am kinda proud of myself.
After dinner I played dollies with the kids and then it was off to bed for them and MOVIE TIME for us.
So ultimately, a quiet but busy day - but with my favorite people - Drew, Ava & Brycen!
Oh, AND THEN...
Just before bed, Brycen ran into the corner of the counter in the bathroom and split his lip open. So a few tears and a popcicle later, he was fine and off to bed.
3 comments:
Way to go Mandy!! That dinner sounds amazing and your family is so cute!! Love you guys and glad you had a fun holiday! :)
Great job, Mandy! Unfortunately, Steve is in Nashville this week, so we'll have our Valentine's Day this weekend. Your meal sounded SOooo yummy! Great pics! xoxo
Sounds awesome! That is my favorite way to eat asparagus too-- I'll have to get your hollandaise recipe-- was it very hard? Anywho Happy Valentines to you and extra kisses for Brycen's booboo! Love you!
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