Weekend RoundUp

The future-mother-in-law was visiting from Arizona this weekend. Her being the first family member and out-of-town guest to stay with us, we were initially anxious about showing off our new home. I think it went pretty well: we've got a solid 3-day presentation down. Any visitors that plan on staying longer may be in trouble.

Truth be told, the main jist of our entertaining, as so often is the case, consisted of eating very, very well.

• Friday night: 1111 Mississippi. I had grilled crispy trout. A departure for me, in which I was very pleased. Great service and an awesome bottle of wine. Within stumbling distance of the house, which was handy after an end-of-meal irish coffee.
• Saturday night: Wildflower Cafe in the CWE. Beautiful, casual patio dining. Awesome margarita, called jade or orchid or habiscus or such...bitchin'. Had a ribeye stuffed with all kinds of cheeses, and lobster...just to make sure I'm decadent.
• I cooked on Sunday, and in keeping with the everything-is-better-when-stuffed school of thought, cooked chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese, basil and prosciutto. Twice baked potatoes with chives and...a smidgen of (yes, you guessed it) goat cheese. Carmalized green beans wrapped up a frighteningly decadent trio of dinners. Special over-the-top points for driving to Ted Drewes for desert. Burp.

Tonight? Leftover city, yo.