dinner by candles.

While I was eating my way through the city this weekend (with amazing meals here & here), I started to think about how much I care about the atmosphere of where I am dining.  Ha, truth be told, I'm not really a foodie and going out to eat for me is more about the company that I'm with then the actual food that I'm eating.  I mean, I love a good meal like anybody else but really hanging with family and friends is what it's all about for me.  Oh and I'm sure if you asked my husband what my fave restaurant was, he would tell you something along the lines of, "Myka likes any restaurant as long as it's cute".  SO true!  The decor of a restaurant is one of the first things I think about when I'm trying to figure out where to eat.  A bit crazy, I know, but I can't help it.  And a major part of the decor for me is all about the lighting.  I love love love a dinner out in a candle lit space.  It's cozy and intimate, and my ultimate favorite way to dine.  I try to carry that same thought over to our own home and meals at our house.  We were once chastised by a former landlord (a very artistic-designer type landlord, when we lived in a loft) that our lights were NOT on dimmers.  We laughed, but you know what, we quickly changed all of our lighting over that week.  Dimming your lights or eating amongst the glow of candles, is the only way to go in my book.

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eat eat eat.

YAY, it's the fricking weekend!  What are you up to?  I will be pretty much eating my way through this weekend.  No joke!  On Sunday I have a breakfast, lunch AND dinner date.  ha!  I'm not even kidding.  I don't usually go out to eat that much throughout the entire weekend, let alone ALL in one day.  Hey, all of my plans ended up falling on the same day and I'm actually pretty excited about it.  My hubby and I are thrilled to spend some time with friends while gobbling up food in the cutest little restaurants in the city (and one across the Golden Gate).  Hope everyone has a scrumptious little weekend too!

p.s. I'd love to eat this!

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food.

I am not a cook AT ALL.  I felt a little sad about that fact, so I slowly started trying out some very simple recipes at home...and you know what, I actually kind of liked it.  I felt really proud of myself afterwards and was super happy to give my husband a little break from his nightly cooking.  Now I'm itching to try out a few more recipes.  Yesterday my sister and I hit up La Boulange and devoured one of their cauliflower tarts in about 3 seconds.  It was just that delicious!  Thinking that I might need to try my hand at making one at home.  Will keep ya posted.

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