proper life friends reunion

Like every year, we had our annual proper life friends reunion last weekend. Because Disco and Cunningham were both running the ING Marathon, the rest of the gang decided to get up early and show our support. Some of us were in better states than others . . . way to rally Cass . . . 

At 7am we missed them on ocean drive, but quickly hopped in the car and
greeted them at mile 18 in Coconut Grove.

I couldn't be more proud. Congrats guys. What a impressive feat! 

After the race was over, it was finally time to celebrate!

a heavenly snack.

a slice of baguette topped with: 

mozzarella, tomatoes, parmesan, cracked pepper and bacon.

baked at 350°

Whitefish Mountain

My last Montana installment.

Whitefish Mountain

Where I spent most of my time: on my butt.

The skiing Cayargas. These boys were going down blues after two days!

sweet potato soup

This recipe is from Cook's Illustrated. I was unable to find the actual recipe online to make a link, so here is the emailed recipe my momma sent me. Thank you mom for sending me this, and thank you Cook's Illustrated for the scrumptious recipe!

Sweet Potato Soup:

Cook 6 slices of bacon in a dutch oven until crisp. drain bacon on

paper towel and set aside. Discard all bacon fat but 2T from pot. Add

1 onion chopped fine, 1t packed brown sugar, and 1t salt and cook

stirring occasionally until onion is softened. Stir in 3 minced garlic

cloves and cook until fragrant. Add 2lbs sweet potatoes peeled

quartered lengthwise and sliced thin, 4c low sodium chicken broth, and

1c water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes

are tender. Process in blender. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with

chives and crumbled bacon, but it tastes great plain too! Yum!!! I

think you need to make it.

slowly getting the hang of it

whitefish bunny slope

Montana Highlights from Inside

Alex and Felix

wine, cheese and saucisson from France

Champagne and engagement toasts

a delicious meal by Josh, chef and owner of Culinary Design Studio

chocolate creme brûlée with blackberries and Dan the man

a letter from Santa

Thank you Towle family for the incredible holiday with you all!

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