Because Sunday is the only whole day Jen and I have off together, we (I) tend to over-book it. One of our regular Sunday things-to-do is grocery shopping which is a completely different animal compared to what it was when we were living in FL. Driving across the street to Publix and Target and loading an SUV is a cake-walk compared to our shoulder numbing journey across boroughs by subway. Sounds fun right? The Chelsea Trader Joes is our go-to grocer, but we were in Union Square to do an exchange and decided to try the one in this area instead. As we approached we saw a line (just for entrance, not for checkout) out of the building and down the sidewalk. No joke. We ended up walking to Whole Foods (lots of natural/ organic options but more $$) which was just as packed but at least let you in the door. By the time we got home we were pooped and Jen had a headache. The good news is we now have some great, fresh food for meals… until next week.
Valentine’s Day was a good one for us foodies. After class in the morning I took my bike out to run some errands and enjoy the beautiful weather. I stopped by our neighborhood Food Cellar to pick up the things needed to make chocolate covered strawberries. They sold out of the dipping chocolate kit which was a blessing in disguise. I was sent to ask the baker for an alternative who then explained to me how they make their own chocolate strawberries ($4 apiece) and sold me chunks of white and dark chocolate for much less than what I would have spent using the kits. Doing it at home was much more fun and cost less than $10 to do about 15 strawberries.
For dinner we made Rachael Ray inspired tilapia filet sammies with citrus honey coleslaw, Yummo! Later we went just right next door to LIC Bar where they were having a Valentine’s Day concert. It had about twenty performers playing two songs a piece, one of love and one of heartbreak. Most of them were really entertaining and talented, but a few that were so bad (and they knew it) that it was really funny. We aren’t big pub/bar people but it’s nice to have a cool spot so close to home.
Anyway, enjoy these pics from our Valentine’s Day dinner, dessert, and night out!
Up to 60 degrees on Friday! Where are my board shorts…?
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