Sangria and Tapas

If you have never tried Tapas at a Tapas Bar (say it three time fast, it sounds funny!), I encourage you to do so. Tapas are little appetizer plates served in Spain.
When Michael, Carter and I sampled Spanish tapas at Casa Vicente, we were really impressed. It was as though we had been transported, via our taste buds, to Andulicia. We sampled many little plates and a bit of Sangria. We will have to go back someday for the Paella. Casa Vicente even has Flamenco dancing on Saturday nights....reservations are suggested!
I think that this recipe is close to the Sangria we tried:

Kelly's White Sangria
In a large glass pitcher combine:
1 bottle White Spanish wine (I found Condesa de Sarabella at Trader Joe's - $4.99!)
1 large orange, sliced (peel scored prior to slicing)
1 lemon, sliced
1 cup good brandy
1/2 cup triple sec
1 very ripe peach, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
Cherries, Maraschino are fine, with some of the juice

Refigerate for at least 12 hours.
Just before serving, stir in 2 cups of chopped ice. Serve in stemmed glasses with a bit of the fruit. Salud!

The best Sunday

Well, I don't have photographic evidence, but I assure you yesterday was a terrific Sunday! Michael, Carter, and I met Jamie and Hannah for breakfast at the vegan restaurant, Lovin'Spoonfuls http://www.lovinspoonfuls.com/ . Yum!
Then, it was onto the Friends of the Pima Public Library for half price day! Hannah scored a bazillion picture books (the pressure is on for her to superpass her mother's reading ability).
Once we finished at the book sale, we headed to the Tucson Art Museum. It was a short visit (see Jamie, it is possible) because the Main Gallery was closed, but we were treated to a tour of the Corbett House.
Then we went to Michael's to watch Hannah's first movie and like a dork, I cried. I can't even blame that on hormones, her dad just did that good of a job putting it together!
Michael, Carter and I headed over to Pima West to (I can't believe I am using this term) shoot some hoops and toss the football. No, I do not throw like a girl, impressive, I know.
We ended the eveing with grilled Alaskan salmon fillets, salad, and couscous.
Hello, could a Sunday be any better????

Oktoberfest 2008

I just love the Autumn in Tucson! There are so many fun things to do outside! We kicked off the beginning of Fall by heading up to the Oktoberfest at Mt. Lemmon's Ski Valley. I imagine that this version of Oktoberfest is waaaay more laid back than the real one, which is probably why I like it! Michael and I danced to properly embarrass Carter, had some food and some beer; what could be better than that? Here are some pics of the festivities:

Michael and I posing

Hannah's First Oktoberfest

How in the hell do you rotate the pictures??

The Rolled Jeans Club aka The NEW Triple Threat

Busted!

Oh well gotta finish it now!