Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Time Off

I am lucky to have a relatively flexible employer. It lets me get some time off in when I need it.

Boy, did I need some time off. Dave also kept telling me that I needed to take him to Chicago for his birthday, so that he could be in Wrigley Field on his 38th.

So, we went, and we watched the Cubs lose on his birthday and then the next day.

We also went to visit some pretty amazing people. Namely, The Maiden Metallurgist and berg with fries. They are just as fun and easy-going as they seem.

There are lots of pictures from our little trip. So many that I'm having a difficult time deciding which to share here. Instead, I'll leave you with one of my favorite things I ate while in Chicago (and I ate a lot): A CB&J at the Hopleaf Bar, which is a cashew butter and fig jam sandwich with melted manchego cheese between slices of toasted sourdough. It was served with bleu cheese mac and some crazy crispy chips. I washed it down with a couple of Atomium Premier Grand Cru. Delish!

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4 comments:

The Maiden Metallurgist said...

Great trip! You have a place to stay in Chicago whenever you'd like!

texpat said...

that is the best looking sandwich i have seen in a very long time!! :)

rachaelgking said...

You saw my love Maiden Metallurgist!!! I hope you hugged her tight for me :-)

Miss Dallas said...

Maybe too tight LiLu. She's such a great gal!