Weekends are for Friends and Farmers Markets

Hello -



How was your weekend? Mine was fantastic. Thanks so much for asking. The weather on Saturday was just perfect for a walk around Eastern Market. My good friend Amber and I perused the vendors for some Mommy's day gift ideas. And of course the local farmers produce was bought. I made some white bean and kale bruschetta for dinner on Sunday eve along with some sangria. Both super fast and easy...perfect for dinner and a movie nights.

White Bean and Kale Bruschetta

1/2 pound kale, trimmed and steamed

1 can white beans (cannellini work great)

1/2 a med red onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder

1 Tbls. Tuscan seasoning (or your favorite seasoning)

1 Tbls. good quality olive oil

salt & pepper

1 loaf of your favorite baker bread

olive oil for dressing

garlic

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Slice and dress bread with olive oil and garlic. Bake at 375 until the edges begin to brown slightly. Remove from oven to cool slightly.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil to pan. Add the onion, cook for about 1-2 minutes. Add the white beans to soften slightly. Then season with garlic powder and Tuscan seasonings. Add the kale and fold to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon white bean/kale mix over the toasted bread and drizzle with olive oil. Cracks some fresh black pepper on top and serve.

Nationals versus the Brewers, Saturday, April 17th - Nats won 8-0!!! I know I cant believe it either. Way to go hometown team - way to GO! I'll see you when you play the Pirates in June. Or maybe before - I am liking a Saturday afternoon at the ballpark! Thanks to my pal Erin for getting the group together to head out there - so much fun!!!

Easy Sangria

1 bottle of red wine (preferably not a sweet wine)
1 1/2 liters sparkling water or lemon/lime soda (I used diet 7up)
juice of 2 lemons and 1 lime
2 apples, diced
1 orange, diced
1/2 tsp. agave nectar

Add the bottle of red wine to a serving pitcher. Chop the apple and add to the pitcher. Then add the orange. Add the juice of the lemons and the lime and stir to combine. Slowly pour in the sparkling water and agave nectar, stir again. Chill and serve!

These feet walked a lot on Saturday - but it felt good! And we'll probably do it again, on another Saturday! Maybe more feet will join us. We will just have to wait and see.

Amber checking out some of the local vendors offerings for Mommy's day. Love all the different artists/crafts that are in Eastern Market on the weekends - always makes for some fun browsing. Check out this one below....

Ok loves, hope you're having a fantastic week!!! I'll see you soon.

Love,

[amz]