Mexican Mix + Movie

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Oh how I love Saturdays!  Matt had some work to do this morning, so I volunteered to keep him company at the coffee shop.  I’m more productive when I leave the house, so I was happy to tag along.  Plus, I always enjoy a good cafe au lait.

As I write this, I’m trying not to think about the plate of cookies that just arrived at the table next to mine.  So about last night…it was a pretty typical Friday night for me.   In college, my friends and I loved to plan Friday night dinners with a big group of people.  We’d eat obscene amounts of queso or consume pizzas knee-deep in cheese and fill our bellies with beer.  Matt and I have tried continue that tradition by going out to dinner on Fridays.  We each make a weekly contribution to a food fund.  This way, we can go out to dinner without feeling like either one of us is paying for it (even though we both are!). However, last night we decided to save our food fund for Sunday because its restaurant week in Boston and I’ve been craving a fancy brunch.  Because its nearly impossible for me to stay in all together on a Friday night, we went and got a beer at a new restaurant called Towne.

At Towne, I enjoyed one of my new favorite beers: a Belgian style saison brewed by Pretty Things. It’s called Jack D’Or and its slightly sweet and delicious.  I discovered this brewing company in the spring and have been obsessed ever since. They actually don’t have a home but they use other breweries to make their beer, allowing them to operate on a much smaller budget.

After Towne, we went home and made what I like to call a mexican mixed bowl.  The base of the bowl is spanish rice and I basically just throw anything I deem ‘mexican’ into the bowl to create a little fiesta.  This bowl consisted of black beans, corn, white cheddar, pineapple salsa, and a bit of leftover chicken.   It actually doesn’t look too appetizing but I promise it was delightful.

While preparing dinner, Matt and I split another local beer from the Just Beer company in Wesport, Mass.  We visited this brewery back in June when my parents came to visit and they kindly bought us a case of the big bottles!

This beer was good with spicy food, but it was a little watery for my liking. I prefer stronger beers, like the Stockyard Oatmeal Stout that was enjoyed for dessert (sorry no picture!).  I also watched Leap Year, which was a pretty typical romantic comedy but with some beautiful shots of Ireland.  I actually fell asleep near the end, which is another complaint I have about being an adult–I’m usually tired on Friday night.  But that’s a topic of discussion for another post…
Tonight I’m headed to a Harvest party.  I’m not really sure what that means, but I’ll let you know tomorrow:)  Again, I apologize about the quality of the pictures.  I’ll figure it out soon enough.
  • dcwright02
    August 15, 2010 at 1:00 am

    food looks good, beer looks better! 🙂 look forward to reading more.

  • Kath
    August 15, 2010 at 1:03 am

    Mmmm beer.

    Go by a Canon Powershot ASAP.

  • Kath
    August 15, 2010 at 1:05 am

    BUY!!

  • Anonymous
    August 15, 2010 at 1:18 am

    I’ll have to track those beers down! Thanks for the recommendations.

  • Brianne
    August 15, 2010 at 1:29 am

    Congratulations on your new blog! I just started one recently and haven’t seen any other “newby blogs”. I was starting to feel a little awkward about it, but clicking on your link just made me realize that its not so weird…everyone has to start somewhere! I love your sisters blog and I’ll definitely be following yours now, it looks great. I just read the comment above saying to go get a Canon…you and me both! I’ve been taking all of mine with the Iphone…shameless. Good luck 🙂

  • Holly
    August 15, 2010 at 1:35 am

    awwww LOVE the blog! i too am in my twenties and trying to find that right balance between work, friends, drinking, food, working out and everything else life entails.

    clearly, the first five of those are the biggest priorities however 🙂

    looking forward to reading more – have a fab rest of your weekend!!!

  • felishdadish
    August 15, 2010 at 1:37 am

    I am in Boston too, and actually had the same exact beer at Towne Thursday night! It was delicious, and Towne is a pretty hip place. good luck with your blog!

  • Mary Frances
    August 15, 2010 at 2:21 am

    At first I was puzzled because I thought you ordered a big plate of cookies so I even scolled back up to see. When I didn’t see a picture, I looked again and realized it was the table next to you. I guess I am getting tired because I was thinking you must have a super metabolism with as great as you look and consuming ‘obscene’ amounts pizza, beer and cookies, but then realized I read it wrong and that was ‘long ago’.

  • Josie
    August 15, 2010 at 2:25 am

    Welcome to the blogging world!! It’s nice to have another twentysomething going through the smae thing! Ok well maybe not the same, I’m 25 and married with two young babies : ) but I’m trying to regain my twenties in a healthy way! I look forward to reading much more!

  • Julie
    August 15, 2010 at 2:51 am

    Yay for your new blog! Having heard about “Larbs” on KERF for years, it’s exciting to see your own blog. *bookmark*:)

  • runwritetherapylife
    August 15, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Welcome to the blog world “Larbs”! Can’t wait to read more. 🙂

  • Casey
    August 15, 2010 at 4:25 am

    I love your blog! I’m starting grad school this fall, and kind of feel the same way!

    I read Kath’s blog all the time!

  • Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog)
    August 15, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Good luck with your new blog! 🙂 I like the domain!

    Jenn

  • Laura
    August 15, 2010 at 11:12 am

    I’m looking forward to reading about your journey! I was in the same spot as you a few years ago (maybe more). It is difficult to try to do it all and feel successful and content at the end of the day, especially during this transition of your life. You’ll do great and it will all come together soon! Happy blogging!

    Laura

  • Nicole
    August 15, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Hey there! I came on over here from Kath’s blog and I’m so glad I did. I totally sympathize with your feelings after graduating college because I had the same ones. Can’t wait to read about how you balance…maybe I can get some tips!

    Of note, my brother and sister are BOTH starting college in a few weeks at the undergrad university I attended. I’m simultaneously jealous and happy for them, and I can totally see myself being the weird 30-year old crashing the frat parties with my little brother and sister. Maybe your blog will keep me from embarrassing myself?

  • Katie Didit
    August 15, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    I just finished a graduate program in Psychology, so I know how you’re feeling. I did the program in NC and just moved to NY to be with my boyfriend. To make me feel even more “old and boring” he is getting his phd, so he’s still “in college.” It’s been really hard for me to find a balance between everything too, especially since I’m still looking for a job!

    • Laura
      August 16, 2010 at 9:33 pm

      Your story is soo similar:) Good luck finding a job and thanks for reading!

  • KC
    August 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    I came over from Kath’s blog but I also look forward to reading yours. I am in Boston as well, and can’t wait to see what other local places you highlight. I am trying to take back my 30’s as a professional and student in the middle of a career change!

  • Ashley BW
    August 15, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Hi, I’m also in Boston having just moved back from a 5-year stint in NYC. LOVE the Pretty Things beers. If you haven’t already, check out Cambridge Commons on Mass Ave. They often have a new Pretty Things on tap in addition to thirty other beers on draft. The selection rotates alot so you can go two nights in a row and have an even wider selection of Pretty Things. There’s also a beer and cheese store in Sommerville that carries a good selection of Pretty Things beers across the street from Biscuit and Dali. Best of luck with your blog, looking forward to reading!

  • Laura
    August 15, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    I passed Cambridge Commons today! I’ll def have to check it out. Thanks:)