Crema Cafe

Today was such a gorgeous summer day! Jackie and I woke up with plans of going to the beach but weren't in the right kind of mood for relaxing in the sand. So we decided to go shopping in Harvard Square. We had a lovely time walking around and checking out the cute shops (and Urban Outfitters). After all that shopping we were hungry and took the opportunity to stop at one of my favorite lunch spots called Crema Cafe. We both enjoyed the Sweet Potato Sandwich! DELICIOUS!! We are going to try to imitate it tomorrow for dinner... I'll let you know how it goes!

Sweet potato with avocado, green apple, sprouts, hummus & caramelized

shallot vinaigrette on toasted wheat.

berry cherry

YUM...
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are on sale at Shaws this week! Mix them together and add some cherries and I've got a delicious snack to pack for lunch this coming week.
Have a great weekend!

Go Sox!

Today Jackie and I took Dad to a Red Sox game at Fenway for a combined birthday and Father's Day gift. It was a lovely day... nothing better than a hot summer day and a ball game! (Unless, of course, the Sox won!)

Me, Jackie, & Dad enjoying a couple Sam Summers

I hope to sit here one day!

This was the view of the field from our really awesome seats... lesson learned SRO means Standing Room Only. Since we didn't want to stand we bought tickets from some guy outside the game. And that is how we ended up here. But hey, at least we got to sit!


Jackie and I enjoyed some Fenway Franks after the 6th inning (Jackie ate most of hers before I could take a picture... she doesn't really get the whole blog thing yet!)

We moved to better seats in the bottom of the 9th inning

pretty pink toes.

One of my favorite ways to relax and treat myself is going to the nail salon for a pedicure. Although I am very ticklish and I have to distract myself from this so I don't kick the manicurist, I find sitting in the massage chair, reading a book, very relaxing! And I love the way my feet look when I get home.

I got this color today: essie bachelorette bash

mimosas

This morning I was given a very sweet surprise from a very sweet camper of mine. He walked in with a huge smile on his face and his hands behind his back, hiding something he wanted to give me. When he showed me what he had I saw a unique flower that I had never seen before. It looked like the flower from Horton Hears a Who and it smelled amazing, like sweet ripe melon. The flower came from a mimosa tree, which he passed on his walk to school. Mimosa trees are also known as silk trees and are originally from China. They have a short flowering season and we were lucky enough to see one! The rest of the kids were really interested in seeing the tree, so we took a neighborhood walk down the street! It was a great teaching moment :)

when allie is not home :( ... we can cook lamb and seafood :)

From Martha Stewart's Everyday Food cookbook:

Greek-Style Mini Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki

Served with:

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Scallions

my new obsession.

The other day Allie introduced me to Lands End Canvas, a Lands End brand for the younger crowd. She described it as an Ann Taylor Loft for Lands End. I was pleasantly surprised to find so many things that I loved! I have to share with you my favorite purchase...

I have been looking for the perfect pair of sandals that are not flip flops for a long time and the search is finally over! I wore them for the first time today and every time I looked down at my feet I was so happy (and once I finally get my way overdue pedicure I will be happier)!! I also got a lot of compliments!