Friday, May 7, 2010

A Taste of Spring


L


ast night
(Thursday) the hubby, some friends, and I went to a foodie event in the city called "A Taste of Spring."

This is what I woke up to yesterday morning:



Ironic much?

I warmed myself up by making some scrambled eggs with salsa and red pepper. I also had a slice of toast and a glass of fresh OJ:



Lunch yesterday was leftover haystack, and 2 clementines.



Before going to "A Taste of Spring" the hubby and I met up with our friends Jeff and Alaina for some appies. The hubby and I shared some coconut shrimp, flat bread with dips, and mushroom strudels:







I also enjoyed a red wine, and then tasted a few more once I got to "A Taste of Spring." I also sampled a bunch of different foods from restaurants around the city:


(Pork steamed bun)


(Wild Pike creation on a cracker with gazpacho)


(JalapeƱo cheddar soup)


(Sushi!!)


(Mushroom phylo with tzatziki)


(Mini dulce de leche cupcake)

The hubby and I shared the above munchies.

This morning I woke up to sunny skies, and a beautiful day. I had a bowl of white mocha oats:



My morning snack at work consisted of some fruit and a cookie:



I went to Earls for lunch with friends from work. I had the chicken and brie sandwich (with apples, fig chutney, and spinach). On the side I had the mixed green salad with goat cheese and pecans:



Dinner today was Thai coconut curry soup that I picked up at the local organic grocery store ... as well as 5 potstickers. Mmmmmm! I had a white freezie for dessert.





The hubby and I are heading to Saskatoon tomorrow to visit my mom in the hospital for an early Mother's day. On Wednesday she was moved to Rehab, and she seems to be doing well there. She has her own room, which means she is getting much more sleep than she had been getting. Now that she is in rehab, she will really be assessed, and decisions will have to be made.

What do you have planned for the weekend?
Are you doing anything special for mother's day?


13 comments:

Simply Life said...

I hope your mom continues to gain health!

Your appetizers out look soooo good!

Anonymous said...

We might get snow tonight or tomorrow....crazy! Good to hear your mom is doing better! Nothing special this weekend. Probably veg out for a change.

Kat said...

MMM food looks yummy! Im glad your mom is in a better place now ehere she can focus on her health! Im taking my mom to lunch, the mall, and then costco! haha

Kacy said...

Gosh, so much amazing food in this post! Yum!

We're taking my Mom to brunch tomorrow for Mother's Day. Mostly I'll be working this weekend.

Jessica @ The Process of Healing said...

I'm glad your mom is doing well! You've been in my thoughts and prayers!!

The taste of spring sounds GOOD! I love events like that when you get to try different things!

Kelsey Ann said...

that has got to be the cutest most adorable mini cupcake ever! omg!!! and what great foods to sample from. makes the cold weather more tolerable..no? xoxo <3

Anonymous said...

I want to eat everything in this post!!!

~ Diana ~ said...

I wish our town had foodie events! FYI I grew up on those steamed pork buns!! Yummy! Makes me miss home! Have a great mothers day with your mother

eatmovelove said...

LOVE M&M Cookies!!
Holy smokes to the weather...that's Saskatchewan for ya I guess ;)

sophia said...

ARGH! The pork steamed bun! Got my stomach growling for sure! You always have the best foodie events!

Hugs and prayers to your mom...best wishes to her!

Yelena said...

Hey girl- long time no see (my fault)! I am glad to hear your mom is getting a bit better. I hope you have a great day together!

Becca said...

Pork Steamed Bun... sounds yum.

We had snow too, wasn't it horrible?!

Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday said...

I love pork buns, but I prefer the baked ones to the steamed ones.