Baila Me

Monday, July 18, 2011

Happy Monday, darlings; I hope your weekends were full of raucous laughter, delicious meals and a little dancing!

John and I had quite a busy weekend ourselves; after an office outing to the paintball grounds where I landed more shots than I took (although the hits to my collarbone and the back of the head are still purple!), we had a great friend over for Friday night fish tacos and margaritas. Brioche french toast and fruit was such a perfect Saturday brunch that we repeated it on Sunday, but between our scrumptious breakfasts we had a small dinner party! I made a paella Valencia and John served a beautiful Malbec, but the homemade port syrup we drizzled over Three Twins ice cream was the culinary star of the evening. And as if there weren't enough delicious meals packed into a single weekend, John's Aunt Jenny, her son Walt and an old family friend joined us for a Sunday supper in Hayes Valley's charming Suppenküche-to say I'm still full is an understatement!

Tell me, darlings, how did you while away your weekend? Floating in the pool eating ice pops, or watching the newest Harry Potter in a well air-conditioned theater?

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34 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Full, but it sounds like it was worth it!

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  2. a little black cloud in a dressJuly 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    We usually do fish tacos on Friday nites, too. :]

    My weekend was sad & boring. I've been a little sick, so I did homework & saw Harry Potter.

    I've been craving Paella since I saw Bobby Flay make it on Food Network a couple of weeks ago.

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  3. Paper MossJuly 18, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Homemade port syrup over ice cream?! Mmmm delicious! You had such an adventurous weekend!! Relatives were in town so we played tour guide :) 'Twas fun, but good to be back! Happy Monday!

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  4. Mighty BurnsJuly 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    still no Potter for me. I am saving it for my day off Wednesday lol.. I spent the weekend with my dear friend and her son watching Winnie the Pooh, having our nails done, splash parks, and watching movies with my sister and planning meals.. good times :)

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  5. Spun Sugar Suite ~ NeallieJuly 18, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I am reveling in your delicious weekend! Sounds wonderful!

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  6. AlexaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I am so jealous of the food you ate. Brioche french toast??? The best
    xo
    Alexa

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  7. Greer LovesJuly 18, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    We started the weekend early with the midnight showing a HP7.2. My hubby and I stole away to San Antonio for our anniversary! It was lovely - the riverwalk is amazing and the food delicious!

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  8. jacin {lovely little details}July 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    port syrup? yes please :)

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  9. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsJuly 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    we spent the weekend at the beach in Malibu- it was divine- the weather was perfect and not a bit of traffic- anywhere in the whole city.
    I love ice-cream with port- so good- it's been awhile- I guess I'm always making it for the monkeys too-

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  10. Aleah + Nick ValleyJuly 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    It sounds like you had a marvelous weekend! Ours was filled with work, but lovely work! A darling intimate wedding and work with new clients, so we can't ask for more! Looking forward to seeing the last {sad} HP when we are back in Seattle next week!

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  11. {The Perfect Palette}July 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    sounds like you had a fun weekend! Happy to hear it - I mostly caught up on household chores - did a costco run. Nothing too exciting!

    xoxo, Chrissy
    The Perfect Palette

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  12. claire gallamJuly 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Our weekend was CRAZY packed. We went shopping, went to a comedy show, had brunch :)Sounds like you had quite the weekend yourself!

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  13. ColeJuly 18, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    We spent Saturday night dancing outdoors & celebrating my sister's birthday, much better than the laundry that consumed our Sunday.

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  14. ErinJuly 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    sounds like SUCH fun!!! you two are so sweet! i spent a leisurely saturday at the beach & then was able to convince dan to do a bit of boutique shopping with me sunday - perfect!

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  15. Rhiannon BosseJuly 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Miss Lena, You are so classy and sophisticated and I love that about you. Your weekend sounds truly wonderful. If only you and I lived closer then I would truly be content :) See you inspire me to speak more eloquently! xo

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  16. Mary ShouvlinJuly 18, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Sounds absolutely wonderful, I have been craaaving fish tacos hardcore as of late!

    And I have always wanted to do paintball- it is definitely on the list!

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  17. Ana DegenaarJuly 18, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I would kill for tacos, ok maybe not but I need some pronto. I love your stories and what a weekend! Mine was quiet, very quiet and mellow.

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  18. Tiffany KadaniJuly 18, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    You have me drooling and swooning! Wow!

    My weekend was fantastic. Shopping in London then a birthday celebration in Greenwich!

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  19. jillian :: cornflake dreams.July 18, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    paintball?! you are one brave lady :) h and i ran around the city as much as we could this weekend...and savored every minute in the air conditioning afterwards :) xo jillian

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  20. GloriaJuly 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    A paintball to the back of the head?! Ouch! Glad you had some delicious food and drinks to help ease your pain :-)

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  21. rebeccaJuly 18, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    i can't picture your girly self playing paintball, and i mean that in the nicest possible way. sounds like a good stress reliever,

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  22. ashley nicole catherineJuly 18, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    omg YUM.. what yummy food you had all weekend. i need to start hanging out with you ;) i LOVE paella. lovelove.

    we finally finished our furinture refinishing project and i'm soo happy with the results. hope to post pics soon!

    xo

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  23. postcards and prettiesJuly 18, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    homemade port syrup sounds divine! recipe??

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  24. JohannaJuly 18, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    That sounds like a foodie's dream weekend!

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  25. Style, She WroteJuly 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Sounds like a lovely weekend! I spent time with friends and ate yummy food. xo style, she wrote

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  26. audrey marieJuly 18, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    your weekend sounds delic! we had a great weekend too with a wedding and bbq :)

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  27. NikkiJuly 19, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Oh my goodness, that sounds like the perfect weekend!

    I almost saw Harry Potter but I'm trying to make the magic last a little longer.

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  28. Kimia KlineJuly 19, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    mmmm. all that yummy food has me dreaming about san francisco :) we had an awesome weekend too. headed down south to the artists colony of auroville.

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  29. CaterinaJuly 19, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    It's a lovely blog...Compliments!!!

    Caterina@LemieScarpeRosa

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  30. JillianJuly 19, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Wow, sounds like quite the weekend! I always save my weekends for extra delicious meals--it helps me to savor and appreciate those Saturdays and Sundays just a little bit more.

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  31. Soulful MamaJuly 19, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Sounds like the perfect weekend. So delicious!

    I spent my weekend performing as Romeo's Juliet.

    ~ Clare x

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  32. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I tried so hard to comment on this yesterday but the page would never load. Hmmph! I so badly wish I could spend some time with you. Your weekends sound so dreamy all the time and I love the idea of joining you guys for a dinner party of a lifetime!

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  33. Vintage is for LoversJuly 19, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    How I have missed you and all of your loveliness!! What a fun weekend you had!! Your food pairings sound delish! I love an impromptu dinner party! We spent the weekend welcoming a new "member" of our family. ;) So lots of time in the backyard with the sprinklers on and enjoying the nights by the fire eating smores. Hope you are having a lovely beginning of the week! xo Samantha

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  34. katieJuly 20, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I am drooling over your food-weekend! delicious!

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