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A Birthday Re-Cap

May 16, 2011 By radmegan 7 Comments

This weekend I celebrated my 34th birthday. I wanted to share a few photos from the events that transpired. While there was not too much crafting, there was TONS of food, many friends, and my sweet, sweet family. 
Little Dom's
Breakfast Pizza at Little Dom's!French Toast?!? YUM

The day started out with breakfast at Little Dom’s in Los Feliz with my husband, and two of my favorite friends. Based on their recommendation, I ordered the Breakfast Pizza with Mozzarella, Speck (smoked prosciutto) and two perfectly cooked eggs over-medium. It. Was. DIVINE. Divine I tells ya! My husband ordered a French toast souffle that came served in a cast-iron skillet, with Créme fraiche, whipped cream and maple syrup. Oh, so heavenly.

WIIIIINDY!
After breakfast, we said goodbye to our friends, and headed home to meet my parents for a hike on Baldwain Hills, a back-yard BBQ and my mother’s homemade lemon-blueberry cake! It was such a nice visit- despite almost being blown off the mountain by the intense winds! 
Afternoon Cake!
As soon as my parents left, the hubby and I threw on some fancy duds and headed out for an equally fancy meal at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant at the London Hotel.

Ready for an incredible b-day meal? YES

I wish I could give you a full play-by-play of every morsel we ate. It was mostly a blur of brilliant flavors, textures, smells, and colors. I loved everything I ate, but my favorite was the Foie Gras on a cherry toast with smoked vanilla ice cream. 

Foie Gras with Smoked Vanilla Ice Cream

The Foie Gras was perfectly seared, smokey and rich. A bite of that with the tart sweetness of the cherries and the decadent smoked vanilla ice cream was like a first kiss. It was sweet, unexpected, and I never never wanted it to end. Each course was better than the last. 

Happy Birthday!

And at the end of the evening, amid our praline and hazelnut crunch, and chocolate tunnel, I was brought a single scoop of mango sorbet with a birthday greeting. The entire day was a blast. I made a wish, blew out the candle, and said a private thank you to everyone who has made me feel so loved this year, and on my birthday. Love love love you all!
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Comments

  1. lora says

    May 16, 2011 at 10:11 am

    how on earth did you have enough room in your belly for all that good food in one short little day???

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  2. Shaina Smith says

    May 16, 2011 at 10:17 am

    What an amazing birthday!

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  3. radmegan says

    May 16, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Lora you should know me better than that! My belly is mighty and capable of great things! Ingesting great meals anyway… (PS. I’m going to have to do the “Jillian Shred” video 4 or 5 times today I think!!) I feel slow and heavy today!

    Shaina, it was a lovely day of food and friends! I’m so inspired to try out some new recipes based on my Gordon Ramsay meal!! :) I’ll certainly keep you posted! Hope you had a great weekend! xoxo

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  4. Tracy says

    May 16, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    now, I love me some foie gras, but I’m thinking your mom’s blueberry cake looks even better. yikes. spoon, please.

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  5. Janee Lookerse says

    May 16, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    OH MEG!! That looks like SO much fun!! Happy Late Birthday! Your husband did you good :)

    xoxo
    Janee
    yellowbirdyellowbeard.blogspot.com

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  6. wrightmrsld says

    May 16, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    I’m so glad you had such a wonderful BD. The food looks amazing, especially your Mom’s lemon-blueberry cake. I gotta try me one of those! Great DH you got there. Shows his love for you wonderfully well. Wishing you many more wonderful BDs….Juanita

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