Wednesday evening brought yet another delectable ingredient to the mix, a lively dinner with Lynne filled with hopes and dreams for the future. We shared an olive plate and salad from B3 Cafe, a happy dance and our perspective of the world. I left happy and filled with positive energy gleaned from Lynne. It propelled me to a night of baking magic. On the baking docket for the evening...an experimental flavor, Dark Chocolate Orange and old favorites, Toasted Pecan Chocolate Chip and Cranberry Pecan Chocolate Chip. The scent of the Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies baking in the oven was amazing.
Thursday morning was a blur of proof and cookie deliveries. My joyful days continued with a surprise lunch from Carolyn's mom. I was only upstairs with Carolyn for ten minutes reviewing a proof. But ten minutes was plenty of time for Carolyn's mom to put out a spread that would rival any fine Japanese restaurant. We feasted on steamed dumplings, a salad of cucumber and crab, rice with tuna flakes and nori and cabbage with ponzu. I loved the food and the company. Carolyn's mom speaks broken English and I only understand every four or five words, but it is just enough to get the jist of what she is trying to say. She has a passion for food and loves to share it with someone has the same passion...me!
Somehow I managed to fit in a little work in between all my happy moments. The day flew by. Thursday evening was all about Dennis. We met at...where else, Bikes, Beans and Bordeaux, for his birthday dinner. We talked about ways to make our hearts sing...painting and pottery for Dennis, cookie baking for me. We shared stories and laughter, planned the decor for Heartsong Cookie Cafe and people watched. This was the way every Thursday evening should be spent. After dinner I headed for home with a happy heart.
Birthday Sugar Cookies were a special request from Dennis. I opted for a variety of heart shaped cookies...some chocolate dipped, some chocolate drizzled, some glazed and some sugar sprinkled. The result was a beautiful platter worthy of my friend.
Friday was Dennis Day. I met him at First Watch for breakfast and cookie delivery. The cookie platter caused quite a stir and Dennis loved every minute of it. He proudly told anyone that would listen that I baked the cookies and even shared a chocolate dipped morsel with the restaurant manager.
Friday night was Ryan time. I headed to Jacksonville to help Ryan move and share a decadently delicious dinner at Bistro Aix. Ryan chose my entree, dessert and even picked up the tab. This was the cherry on top of my tasty week.
Many hugs,
Kathy
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