Weekend Update

Well, this is my final week at TaCito. I am working really hard to make sure all my loose ends are tied up! And also trying not to feel like this:

2010 throwback, what!

Sean and I had an Oscar party this weekend. He was unconvinced that this would be fun for anyone but me, so I am happy to report that I am practically wearing "I told you so" like a Ms. America banner. To be fair, it was questionable whether or not the boys coming would appreciate the gown gorge, but Sean set up his Playstation in the guest room FTW.

We kept having to pause the Oscars because they were yelling about extra lives or something. None of us knew what could be so exciting about video games, but were generally happy they were having fun. I was also pretty excited we were left with minimal leftovers. I love my Winter's Bone-in Wings (see what I did right there, with the pun?), but a girl can only take so much. It's all broccoli for a while in my diet (ballerina food... see what I did right there, with the pun? Can you tell there was a theme to my party?) Other foods that made an appearance: Buzz LightBeer, Fighter Sliders, Little Dogs on the Prairie, The King's Peach Tea, The Salsa Network, The Queso is Alright, 3 Level Dream Dip, 127 Chocolate Chip Cookies. They had name tags. Don't judge.

To sum it up: this weekend = success.

This is not a photo essay

So, I'm actually writing a blog today. There has been a lot going on in my life, and I'm pretty excited to share it with you.

This week, I accepted a job at Splash Media in Addison as a Social Media Manager. I've put in my two weeks at TaCito, and while I am thankful for the opportunity TaCito gave me, I am so excited about my new job. It was a tough decision for everyone involved, but I can happily say I made the right one -- Splash Media, here I come!

The only thing that would make this better is if I could bring business kitty with me.

Other important news: My boyfriend and my family are pretty awesome. If they had a celebrity name, which they totally should, it would be boyframily. 

Super Bowl/ Valentine's Day... A photo essay of food porn and kitty cats

Turkey Sliders stuffed with cheese and red onions. See youllmarryamusicman.blogspot.com for recipe!  

Mini Crescent Dogs, Wings, Relish Plate. Nomnomnom.

Cookies + Brownies = choco-awesome

Queso, French Onion Dip, Spinach Dip, Salsa and Chex Mix... Gangs all here!

This is Nia's favorite spot in the house, which she climbs to entirely on her own. Who ever said fat cats can't jump?

Super Bowl nomaliciousness

My pretty damn cute boyfriend in some smoking Martha Stewart mittens, cooking me dinner!

Did I say cooking? What I really meant was heating up the gourmet food he got to go! 

Pate and Baguette -- don't judge, but I love it.

Mixed veggies, filet mignon, lobster with a garlic cream sauce, mashed potatoes with celery root. EPIC DECISIONS.

We resorted to eating caveman style.

"I want my steak to be cooked like this always." - Sean McCarver. Side note: Why do lobsters always look so PERVY when you photograph them?

What shall forever be known as "rich people squash".

Raspberry cream brulee - in a heart tin because we're in love, yo!

This was dinner VDay #2. Sean and I split duties cause it's way more fun to spread the love! That's a cowboy ribeye on a bed of creamed spinach with a rosemary cream sauce and Hasselbeck potatoes. 

Nia wanted to join.

The aftermath. Next year, I'm ordering to-go, too.

Saved the best for last. Chocolate dipped strawberries with brownies and oreos!