I tend to give away a lot of our extra cash to GoFundMes and buying groceries for internet strangers, and Big A who makes way more than I do lets me do what I want, so when he wants to live large once in a while, I play along.
Here we are at Le Benardin, eating plates of perfectly arranged art, having possibly the best meal of our lives... (and definitely the most expensive).
There was a bisque with tarragon foam that I will dream about forever. And it's time for me to wonder again why I don't use things like parsnips and tarragon more frequently in my cooking. (I only seem to use parsnips at Thanksgiving and tarragon on summer rolls.)
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Ah, how lovely! It's fun to be indulgent every now and then. Enjoy!
Also did you get bangs?
Lovely!!! Waving from New Jersey!!! Are you guys staying overnight? The city is lovely in the early morning :) oh you have the puppies so probably not?
So fun!! You look gorgeous and I am glad you two got away for a bit. I love NYC in December. I know people get all judgy about things that are touristy but I love love love the Rockefeller tree and the window displays. Phil is not a NYC person so I am glad I get to go several times/year for work. And I look forward to taking my boys when they are heartier walkers!!
SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!! I am delighted for you! Sometimes we just need to let a/our person spoil us. Plus, you look stunning!
I hope you had a fun time connecting with Big A and eating delicious food! ❤️
-Steph
AMAZING. I just recently decided to let Ted spoil me for my birthday coming up. I’m glad you let Big A spoil you for an unbirthday.
This sounds wonderful and a necessary and delightful break in the action. You two look great -- I love your hair! I've not been to NYC in so long. I'm glad you decided to live large for a weekend. That would be such fun!
Have fun!
Oh, I think this is wonderful. It's indulgent and special and just the two of you--perfect. Like taking a long, deep breath of orchids in a hothouse while the snow outside swirls around you. And the two of you look so happy!
Yes, I have to turn off my $$ translator :D
GRRRL, YES!! (Like 1.5 years ago...)
Hello, Lovely Daria! We're here for the weekend, exploring our old stomping grounds!
The boys will love NYC, Lisa. They're watching some Christmas movie classics, so they'll recognize the sights when they see them. I love that!
Thanks for being so excited for me, Steph! <3
I think we're really leaning into being empty nesters lol
J--I caught sight of one of my Cassatt postcards and was thinking about your birthday just this week!!
Jeanie, this was such a pleasant distraction over the last couple of weeks. I was sure I had nothing to wear (although, of course I did).
Thanks, Steph!
Definitely an evening when I was so very grateful, Nance. Like my five-year-old self would not have understood the immenseness of this treat.
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