We celebrated Crayton’s birthday last night.
We’re lucky enough to be visiting his parents in Phoenix, so we had a special meal. Crayton’s dad grilled some insanely thick steaks, and his mom made her famous pecan pie. (She buys the pecans from Albany, Georgia, because the ones in Arizona aren’t as good.)
We also had ramekins full of mashed potatoes, bacon, scallions and cheese. Crayton was in heaven. I couldn’t resist telling him: “Aren’t you just super excited for the big bowl of vegetables I’m going to make when we get back?”
We drank Elizabeth Spencer wine, and sipped cognac. At least one of us noted: “I wonder what the poor people are doing right now.” (This is one of Crayton’s dad’s favorite phrases, as a subtle way to say that we’re blessed.)
It’s nice being here. The house is quiet, and the weather’s sunny but not too hot. Today we’re going to a baseball game and later Crayton and his mom are going to watch the Phoenix Suns beat the Trailblazers.
Instead of going to the game, I’m heading out to Barrio Cafe with Crayton’s dad, which I am super excited about. The chef, Silvana Salcido Esparza, is a semi-finalist for a James Beard Award this year. Plus I have a new orange strapless summer dress I’m dying to wear.
Just grateful to be with family. Hope you’re feeling the same way too. Un abrazo, and more later.
Oh my. Looks absolutely amazing! Yummmm…:)
I know why you like the Barrio Cafe: the great slogan:
“Comida Chingona”
It would make me want to go there. too.
Of course, we want a report on that meal.
Saludos,
Don Cuevas
I might have to steal that phrase, “I wonder what the poor people are doing right now.” That’s a good one.
Once again……
I am so sad to be eating some rice based concoction for my next meal – all the mores o because of your fab food blogs…
*sigh*
Pecans all the way from Georgia and a tinned pie crust from the freezer at Safeway.
What’s wrong with this picture?