..lunches..brunches... interviews by the pool..

Food has always been a way of bringing friends and family together. You gotta eat right? So why not do so with good conversation. Recently Suzy and I had two such occasions.

A few Sundays ago, we arranged a meet and greet with our wedding party. Given the various locations our party is coming from, we originally planned to meet in Silver Spring. But as is to be expected, some were unable to make it. We met at the Copper Canyon closer to home. This was much more to my liking because the Tarheels were playing U of Washington for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. We were able to get to the restaurant in time to see UNC squeeze out the victory.

Lunch was excellent, not necessarily because the food was good, but more so because I love the people we chose to represent us on our big day!! They are some very special people. Each in their own way, but also special in the timeline that represents our relationship. We feel the love and support whenever we get together.

Toni was nice enough to adjust her plans and come to Gaithersburg for us. So the following week we were more than happy to travel to her home for brunch. Suzy and I went for the last Sunday Brunch Toni hosted. When she said the same people were planning to attend this one, it was a no-brainer! Tiffany, Torey, Jocelyn, and Melissa were there again and we met Larry and Monica. Twice now I have left with sore jaws from laughing and eating non-stop. (The mimosas numbed the pain a little bit)


Everyone brought something with them. I made breakfast burritos. I stuffed them with turkey sausage, peppers, onion, cilantro, 2 types of cheese, tomatoes and salsa. I sauteed the sausage, peppers, onion. Adding the tomato and cilantro for the last minute or so. I wrapped the mixture plus the cheese and salsa in a tortilla and made 10 big burritos. MISTAKE! There was so much food that we cut them in half and still had 4 left over. Toni made 2 delicious quiches, but I think the overwhelming favorite was the sausage grits that Tiffany made. I will be making that in the very near future.

After both events, we were in food comas and had to lay around the house the rest of the day. Our 2nd annual Spring Break trip to the Outer Banks is coming up in 12 days. So we will be on friend and food overload for a week. But we wouldn't have it any other way.