Hello! Hello!
Happy Monday. Once again the weekend seemed to go by in a blink and once again we're back at Monday again. You'd think I'd get used to the cycle... but is seems to surprise me every time! Maybe that's just the optimist in me that thinks THIS will be the weekend to last forever. Anyways...... 🙂
I had a lovely weekend in Asheville! My Brother and his girlfriend Erica actually came to visit.
Friday night we had reservations to one of the hottest restaurants in Asheville, Curate.
The chef is a James Beard award finalist, so it's always hard to get it in, but we made a reservation on a whim a couple months ago and it worked out to go!
They serve spanish tapas. Some of my favs where these goat cheese stuffed peppers.
These mushrooms were sinfully good.
And this stewed fish with tomato broth and chick peas was divine.
We had such a lovely meal and I simply adore spending time with these two.
Saturday we got up and had a fabulous breakfast spread including eggs with garden fresh tomatoes and mangos.
For lunch we stopped by White Duck Taco.
And then we went out to go tubing! We invited another family we know and had a blast.
I have been wanting to tube all summer and we finally made time for it. Last summer we did it with my SIL and had a blast.
Sunday ended up being a lazy day at home with Olympics to catch up on. I also spent awhile catching up on fabulous blog comments!
I also worked in the garden a little... I finally pulled up a baby rainbow carrot! I had almost given up on these things.
Just soaking in all of summer I can! I hope you weekend was equally as fabulous.
Thanks for stopping by today! Coming up this week on Running in a Skirt...
- 6 Ingredient Mango Avocado Salsa
- August's Currently Post
- Shrimp Burgers
- Fashion Friday - Floral Romper
I'm linking up with Marvelous Monday.
Your turn!
How was your weekend?
Ever gone tubing?
Heather @Lunging Through Life says
Your dress at dinner. Ahh I just love it! I know you showed it off a few Fashion Fridays ago but It's so summery. How much fun for them to come in and visit! I know you loved having them to entertain 🙂 PS Meant to comment yesterday but my iPad died on me as I was reading. Booo!
Dan Steadman says
sounds fun and exhausting..sounds great, had a great weekend of hiking (Graveyard fields to Black Balsam Knob by Tennet Mtn. and back)...went to Sierra Nevada, met a friend in Asheville and went for a beer or two...great time, I am STILL tired
JulieWunder says
That does sound like quite a weekend! Glad you had a good time.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
Looks fun! I'm kind of stuck on the food...
JulieWunder says
I know! We eat well around here. 🙂
Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
Omg started drooling at those mushrooms...
JulieWunder says
Thanks Dani! They were so good.
Edye says
Can't wait for the salsa recipe! Nothing beats spending tim with family 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks Edye! It's up now. Hope you are having a good week.
Blane Sherer says
Glad you had such a nice family weekend.
You are the foodie. ( smile )
I had a nice weekend.
I celebrated my birthday with my family.
JulieWunder says
I am! Love good food. Hope you had a great weekend too.
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
Wow, all your food looks amazing! I love having a reason like visitors to visit a nice restaurant and do something I normally wouldn't on the weekend.
JulieWunder says
Hi Patricia! I totally agree! Hope you had a good weekend too.
Meagan @ My Life as Mrs says
Aww, cute carrot! The sad thing about growing carrots is that you plant 1 seed and get one carrot unlike tomatoes and other veggie plants that produce multiples.
JulieWunder says
That is sad if you think about it! I keep pulling one up and they aren't quite done yet, so I wait on the rest!
Mackenzie says
YUMM! ALL The food looks too good. I have heard of Curate, but have never gone. After seeing the menu and the food, I must try it! I have family in Asheville and there is no way I am not trying it next time! MMM mmm. Thank you for the recommendation! This weekend I went to Alcatraz with the hubby- so that was a neat experience. Tubing- yes ! I love both kinds, the lazy river floating and when the boat pulls you (even with the bruises! Hehe)
JulieWunder says
Oh yes! Next time you come, you've got to go! So good! Glad you had a good weekend too.
Emily says
I was slightly jealous of your cruise down the river in tubes; but it was more just a happiness that you got to do something so relaxing and delightful looking. Spending time with family and friends and just going at a really slow pace is always wonderful!
JulieWunder says
Thank you! Summer is just the perfect time for stuff like that!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
What a fun wkend. That restaurant looks amazing! Tubing is always fun. I haven't been at all this summer.
JulieWunder says
It was really good! The tubing always ends up being a blast!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
It looks like you guys had a great weekend! That restaurant looks beyond amazing!
JulieWunder says
It was soooo good! We're lucky to have such great food in Asheville.
Beth Ann Chiles says
Looks like the perfect weekend! That carrot is adorable!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Beth! I hope you had a great weekend too.
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
What a lovely weekend! I kind of put life on hold this weekend. I just needed a moment. So now I need to do work... and I would much rather go to Curate and go tubing with you!
JulieWunder says
Come on down!