A Rare Day Off and Bakery Review
Last weekend my husband, Bryan, took the kids north to visit his family. I was left alone in a big house. Trust me, I loved every moment. For a few moments, I thought it was erie little bodies were not crashing into walls or the Barbies did not move. What really struck was the peace of the house. No radio, no television and no wining! One of my favorited weekends all year. Thank you Bryan!
Friday night two girlfriends and I met at the local Mexican restaurant where we drank a few margaritas and savored our south of the border meal. We ate, drank and laughed long after the sun set. The weather was perfect which only added to the wonderful memory. Thank you Janette and Jen R.
The next day I ditched the usual Saturday morning walk into the next town. Instead I read the entire newspaper and finished my coffee without having the cup reheated. Then off for a few errands and by mid-morning my veins were ready for more caffeine. Why on the weekends does coffee taste better? Ponder and report back.
Somehow my car ended up at B's Sweet Bites. Maybe my car was tired and wanted to sit at the hardware parking lot. Maybe the post office intimidated the vehicle. Who knows, but whatever the reason the end result was a bakery with an amazing cup of coffee and biscotti. I was pleasantly surprised to see the bakery was not busting at the seams with cranky patrons. Instead the booths were immaculate and the counter begged anyone to peak at the day's offerings. Hard to say no to a carmel roll or blueberry scone.
Initially I though to save half the cookie but it ended up in my mouth. Amazing, huh? Magic at the bakery. The biscotti was devine given the outer edges were crunchy while it maintained a soft center. Exactly how I make the dessert. The coffee was the perfect roast. Go take that Starbucks. Did you notice the B on the sugar cube? Purely, a first class bakery. If you are in Des Plaines, IL check out B's Sweet Bites before 3:00 p.m.
After my batteries were recharged and the car gained some confidence it was back to the house for a few chores. Just because the family was not around did not mean the laundry can wait. Think potty training and not enough pants. Plus, it was the perfect day to hang laundry. The neighbors love seeing Revin Roger's Spiderman underwear.
That night I met my sisters and Janette for dinner in Chicago's Ravenswood Neighborhood. Typical pub grub but fun. Another night with lots of laughs and wonderful weather to eat outside. I think Janette was surprised to listen to how my sisters and I complete each other's sentences and cut each other off while arguing. Thanks Michelle, Lyn and Janette. Gotta love a friend who hangs out two nights in a row and does not complain. I promised not to repeat any stories from the evening before.
What are your weekend plans?
Sharon, The Mayor of Crazyville.
Friday night two girlfriends and I met at the local Mexican restaurant where we drank a few margaritas and savored our south of the border meal. We ate, drank and laughed long after the sun set. The weather was perfect which only added to the wonderful memory. Thank you Janette and Jen R.
The next day I ditched the usual Saturday morning walk into the next town. Instead I read the entire newspaper and finished my coffee without having the cup reheated. Then off for a few errands and by mid-morning my veins were ready for more caffeine. Why on the weekends does coffee taste better? Ponder and report back.
Somehow my car ended up at B's Sweet Bites. Maybe my car was tired and wanted to sit at the hardware parking lot. Maybe the post office intimidated the vehicle. Who knows, but whatever the reason the end result was a bakery with an amazing cup of coffee and biscotti. I was pleasantly surprised to see the bakery was not busting at the seams with cranky patrons. Instead the booths were immaculate and the counter begged anyone to peak at the day's offerings. Hard to say no to a carmel roll or blueberry scone.
Initially I though to save half the cookie but it ended up in my mouth. Amazing, huh? Magic at the bakery. The biscotti was devine given the outer edges were crunchy while it maintained a soft center. Exactly how I make the dessert. The coffee was the perfect roast. Go take that Starbucks. Did you notice the B on the sugar cube? Purely, a first class bakery. If you are in Des Plaines, IL check out B's Sweet Bites before 3:00 p.m.
After my batteries were recharged and the car gained some confidence it was back to the house for a few chores. Just because the family was not around did not mean the laundry can wait. Think potty training and not enough pants. Plus, it was the perfect day to hang laundry. The neighbors love seeing Revin Roger's Spiderman underwear.
That night I met my sisters and Janette for dinner in Chicago's Ravenswood Neighborhood. Typical pub grub but fun. Another night with lots of laughs and wonderful weather to eat outside. I think Janette was surprised to listen to how my sisters and I complete each other's sentences and cut each other off while arguing. Thanks Michelle, Lyn and Janette. Gotta love a friend who hangs out two nights in a row and does not complain. I promised not to repeat any stories from the evening before.
What are your weekend plans?
Sharon, The Mayor of Crazyville.
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