I just realized that I forgot to reveal the truth! Drum roll please! Okay… so the truth is that I made out with one of the guys from my favorite band. Oh man, that is a long story to tell and I smile whenever I think about it. I definitely thought I was all that and a bag of potato chips after that hehe.
So back to the recap. The next day was cloudy and rainy so I decided to take Kelley to some specialty stores. But before that I whipped myself up a quick lunch.
- Veggies, avocado, and a filled tortilla.
My parents had the sprouted tortillas which I’ve never tried before. I was surprisingly satisfied with these. Sometimes those kinds of tortillas taste too “brown” for me, you know what I mean?
- Filled with the leftover curried fava beans my mom made, veggies, and Wisconsin cheddar
Then we hit the markets.
- First we stopped at the Italian market. Look at all that pasta!
- We also stopped by the Latin food store and I got some things for her to try: oatmeal milk and a sweet treat (cream with guava)
She really liked both of them! These are old favorites for me. Before my mom came home from work I decided to take Kelley to a secret location that a lot of locals don’t know about. I discovered the little spot back when I was learning how to drive and I was just curious to where this seemingly endless road would take me.
- Who knew the everglades were so close to me!
- Sunsets are beautiful here.
- And watch out, you may bump into a alligator too.
Then we headed home for dinner.
- Part of our dinner that night were some fried sweet plantains that we find at one of the markets.
And I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but avocados are a staple at my family’s table! The next day my mom took off work and she wanted to make something special for us! She went through practically all of our cookbooks the night before to find some recipes to make.
- She prepared an Indian feast for us, not leaving out the mango lassi of course!
- Get in my belly!
- We went to a museum to see our friends perform.
- Two lovely ladies!
- Goofy!!
- We were happy that we got to wear our long dresses!
- Dance!
- They’re from Brazil and you can tell that they’ve got the rhythm and beats in their blood.
- Samba! It’s actually one of my favorite dances.
- They are such great performers.
I use to take dance lessons with the man in the picture. He’s so incredible and even knows how to belly dance! He knows how to shake his hips better than any one I know. But aside from that, this couple has so much love inside of them and it just radiates through their smiles.
- Group shot!
- Later that night we headed out with some more friends!
- I was so happy to be with my two best friends–in the same place!!!
- She came out to party with us even though she had work in the morning! She’s a trooper.
- All of us, but my mom got cut out!
- There she is!
- Pilar ordered the Vesuvius Cake: Brownie Crust, New York Style Cheesecake, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Truffle,and Chocolate Mousse Topped with Chopped Walnuts and White Chocolate Chips
You know I helped my homegirl out! The music was good and you know what means. It was time to dance. There was no one out on the dance floor, but who cares. As soon as we started shakin’ what our mama’s gave us, a crowd of people came and joined in on the fun. Seriously, how can someone just sit there when there’s music to be danced to and a dance floor? But at least it doesn’t take much to wake some people up!
My next post will be the final recap of my break in Florida. I miss it already! I’ve been calling my mom every night… actually that’s something I did anyway hehe. I hope everyone is enjoying spring so far!!! Don’t you just love seeing everything come to life?
Girl, I’m JEALOUS of how much fun you’re having! And I got to be with my two best friends in the same place a couple days ago too! It was the greatest thing ever!! As always – the eats look to die for and you’re gorgeous (I hope you know that!)
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Food looks great, stories sound great and the story about the boy…NICE!;)
And a taste that’s too brown, I really know what you mean!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
It’s nice to see you having so much fun. I wish avocados were staples at my house too, but they are so rare in our grocery stores
Good job with the boy
aww you are such a ray of sunshine!!
SO much fun!! i ADORE brazil!! i went there two summers ago and loved it!!
LOVE all the avocado on this post! soo fresh and delish!! that ‘dilla looks awesome!
love youuu <3
I want your life, seriously! Dancing is so fun – I am a dancer and I would love to learn Samba and so much more! I have learned a little bit of the Tango – very difficult! Your mom’s food looks so good – I wish I could eat there!
wow that looks like an absolute blast- and even a boy!!!!!!!! glad you enjoyed!!!!! your life seems so spontaneously exciting!!!!!!!!!!!
what an amazing way to spend your break! seriously- that looks fabulous. You look gorgeous of course too & so do all of your eats! tha is sO COOL you made out with the guy in your fav band- what band?!?
xxoox
shelley
http://findinghappinessandhealth.wordpress.com
yeah those sprouted tortillas only taste edible if you heat ‘em up, i’ve found.
I knew that one was the truth!!!!
what an awesome truth!! Looks like a good time too!
what amazing pics, sweetie….OMG dancing and frolicking and having the best time, i love seeing this and can’t wait to see more!
Sorry ive been MIA lately..randomly had SO many problems w/ my reader and many blogs werent updating, yours one of them
but i think i have it fixed now, yay!
And also very amazing to see your fb pics and i truly loved seeing that glimpse of you. I was so grateful for the look into your life off the bloggie
xoxo
Oh my goodess Katharina. You’re recap is making me want summer to hurry up and be here already!
I hope you and Matilda are doing well now that you’re back in RVA. Call me sometime!
ugh. I meant goodness and Your.. opps
Aww yummy avacado && you seem so bright and smiley
awesome blog girl!
GORGEOUS pics! And the desserts sound (and look) amazing!!! Wish I was there!
Oat milk! So it’s actually good? I’ve spotted it at my local IGA but never bought it because I wasn’t quite sure if it would be good.
All of you are so beautiful and have so much energy, I can’t wait to get out there and club! Three and a half months to go.
Your enthusiasm for dancing makes ME want to dance and until recently, I never danced. Ever.
You are a ray of sunshine little Katharina! I love this post. fried sweet plantains and fresh avocado sounds delicious!
And I laughed out loud at the “brown” tortillas. In total agreement, but sometimes when those babies are crisp and cheesy, they are pretty damn good.
Hope you are well my dear!
Awww – amazing recap, Katharina!
YAY for brazilian dancers!
I´m pretty used to hear samba (since I live in Brazil), but it´s always so fun to discover brazilian things abroad!
Lovely pics, as always. You look great in all of them!
Have a great weekend, sweetie!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
Hook ups are the best
I get so jealous when I see people latin dance like crazy. I want to be able to shake my thang too! Haha.
Yay for long dresses. I loooove them because they are so elegant looking. Plus, they are super comfy too!