korrina and i met at eataly after she got off from work for an espresso.
the second coffee stand in from the door serves espresso just like in rome: you just stand around requesting espresso shots until you've had enough. then you pay your bill.
we picked up the couscous for the scampi recipe, and also rosemary breadsticks and prosciutto.
it's warm out again. it feels especially warm after the cool wind we've been having for the past few days.
i still haven't figured out what kind of grass or sedge this is, but the mice like to eat it.
tiger day lilies are always in bloom for my birthday.
at home, korrina was busy in the kitchen while i set the table . .
shrimp scampi with couscous. it was delicious. the couscous was cooked in half of the tomato sauce, and the reminder was ladled over the top with parsley.
Happy, happy birthday!! Will you tell us how old you are now? :) Did you get any presents? The food looks yummy! My dad would love that espresso shop. They even serve the espresso in small cups! He once ordered espresso somewhere here in the States and got a regular coffee cup! That really disturbed him.
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Love,
Eva
hello eva! yes, i'm 51! korrina's present was my dinner, which i loved immensely. this evening i went out with my friend janet, and she gave me beautiful malabrigo yarn, homemade tea (chai, and peppermint rose), and a book called _a tuscan childhood_. certainly enough to keep me very busy! it has been a wonderful two days of celebration. and it's very hot again now!
Deletethanks so much for my good wishes :)
hugs,
dorina
p.s. ohhhh, i can imagine how disturbed your father would be! i empathize!
Sounds like a lovely day!
DeleteHappy, happy birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day(s).
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