Things we've been drinking

Shrimp Scampi, Garlic bread, Clown Shoes Clementine

We (I) first found Clementine at a bar in Chicago - Pippin's, pretty sure. Nicer dive-y place with great hotdogs and even better beer. I was really upset as I learned with each bar we went to that Chicago microbrews had such limited ability to export to other states, if they could manage to distribute at all. Really sad that I would possibly never have clementine again unless back in Windy City. Massachusetts is so weird about distribution and it's hard for small mid-west shops to distribute anyway with all big brewery conglomerates around.  Well wouldn't you know. Clown Shoes  is made in Massachusetts! Happy Day! Now, can someone tell me how I can get Great Lakes Eliot Ness to the Commonwealth?

Cocktail hour

Good follow up to the white wine I was having the other night, inbetween shaken white russion milkshakes. ALso good with eggplant parmisian, garlic bread, pasta and marinara. And while watching John Stewart. 

Typical Dinner Night

Tonight we had eggplant parm, garlic bread, and cauliflower - which if you dont like, i suggest eating with pepper and marinara sauce. 

 Oh yeah, pasta is going in that bowl. Just a few minutes more!
The meal was made with no butter. But I've had lots of wine, so I think it balances out. 

Coming home. Over 400mi drive.

Our walk tired us out just enough. We drove the second leg of our trip to Tyler's folks house for a surprise visit. They were delighted, and so were we. Saw the folks, and saw Tyler's Dad and friend off to snowmobiling adventure. Fixed the computer, had a great chat, and cleaned out the fridge! It's no different at your house is it?

Then drove home and had leftovers. Passed out on the couch. Over 400 mi driven in 24 hours! Got a lot accomplished, dont you think?

This is how Tyler does leftovers in our house:
Homemade pita, hummus, and all the fixings. Nice dinner after short long weekend!

S'mores, baby

Yes, he is a genius!
Toasted marshmellow, chocolate sells, chocolate crisps (insert brand name here)

The GYM is ON

Nothing like a little healthy competition! Our friends in Alaska have nothing better to do in all that snow and cold and darkness than push the limits with their workout. What they don't know is that we've made it a contest!
*We'll let them know after we get a head start, or they read this...do you read this JA?

Team Alaska:

*shudder*
No thanks, guys, but I give you props!

Boxing

Running?

Banana, Coconut, Soy Milk, Kale,
Flax Seed and Sweat Grass shakes.
Gross...

All photos courtesy of The Jay and Amanda Chronicles: Vermont to Alaska

TEAM CLAREMON15 coming up!

Birthday Weekend Part Deux - Oh my!

My lovely sister planned the second half of the weekend extraordinaire! We were supposed to go to a food demo? But Tyler and my train was late, so we missed that and headed over the Beehive with Jess and Shannon. Had a great time there - my favorite drink - the Persian Kitty. Positively delicious! Wonderful gifts (Thank you!) and then we headed over to 28 Degrees. I had my birthday headband just made and picked up from the porch by Jess! Thanks, again! People showed up to celebrate, we had food, drinks - frozen bellinis are amazing, btw!And , Surprise! There was a drag show! It was great! The place was packed. This is one of two amazing ladies at the show. The second did a running split slide! Wa-hoo! We ended up the night at Geoffrey's, where the dessert and shots and waitress were great - we told her about Brown Bird, I wonder if she went! 

I MIGHT show you more pictures of this night...but probably not! 

YUM YUM TACOS. Well, we didnt really eat any tacos...

I made Tyler go in. We JUST ate!

Look, I made my own photo booth!

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what is bee pollen as a spice, anyway?

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Amazing soup and drinks and atmosphere. I could have moved in and had the seating area as a living room. Mexican wedding cookies were petite and wonderful. Service was great. Tyler kept grumbling that I stop taking pictures, but how would I show you all this?

A pint with our walk. Of course!

In search of sustenance, we finally found a bar. Food was great and beer was even better. Also, they had great home-grown artwork around of celebrities. Definitely seemed like the local hang out and everyone was REALLY nice. 

best way to avoid permanent graffitti? Provide chalk!

light bathroom reading

yeah, I could see us coming here again

BEST BIRTHDAY EVER (EVER EVER)

I've never been whisked away for the weekend before! Tyler planned a whole birthday weekend in Portland, ME. A place we both love. Friday started out with business class Amtrak tickets on the Downeaster from Boston to Portland. So easy, comfortable, and frankly more luxurious than a plane! 

And he surprised me by choosing the Pomegranate Inn. The room he got us reminded him of our sweetheart nest on Star in Cottage C. That was a lovely close-up! This room, however, had running water and a beautiful bath, not to mention art, and a big comfy bed and working fireplace! 

AND! Chocolate and cheese! Thank you!

I discovered my favorite new combination - water cracker, brie, and white chocolate. Holy yum, you should try it. 

         

Hand painted 'wall paper' mural