Sundays Away

I haven't lived close to home in 3 1/2 years, which is crazy when I think about it. When I lived near home, in college, I would always go to my parent's house for Dinner every Sunday night. I would bring friends home & we would have "dinner at the Attwood's." It has always been one of my favorite parts of being close to home.

Lately, I've been homesick. Which happens & when it strikes I like to make myself feel as homey as possible. When I came across The Londoner's, Lemon & Garlic Chicken I knew I had to make it. Not only because it's her Moms recipe but it also reminds me of a chicken dish my Dad would make. This Sunday was the perfect time to settle in & make myself some comfort food.

To get the party started I served crackers & cheese. The cheese is a goat cheese coated with chili sauce. It's delicious! If you're near a Trader Joe's I highly recommend it.

After my cheese & crackers it was time to start cookin!

After getting the chicken ready, it was ready to pop into the oven for 55 minutes.

The aroma filled my apartment & I anxiously waited... 

While waiting I prepared a small salad (it was just me after all.)

The chicken was ready & I served myself a nice plate.

I may not have been home but I enjoyed a Sunday evening to myself. Next time I will invite more friends for "dinner at the Attwood's." I hope you all had a lovely weekend!

Is there a meal that reminds you of home? 

Xo,

Emily

Mothers Day Birthday

Every couple of years my birthday falls on Mother's day. The last time beside this year was 6 years ago. It was also the last time I saw my grandma, Baba, who at the time was suffering from cancer. That particular birthday wasn't an easy one & it's funny to think I was turning 20 years old. I can't help but to think of that day as it stands out so much in my memory. I feel grateful that I was able to spend one last Mother's day with one of my favorite women & the person who raised my amazing Mom. I thought of my family a lot this Mother's day since I wasn't at home. But luckily I have great friends in DC who were able to not only celebrate their Moms this Sunday but also help celebrate my birthday.

I love steak & always have! Whenever I go out for a dinner with my family for my birthday I request a steak dinner. Obviously I had to keep the tradition alive this year. My friends & I headed to Medium Rare in Eastern Market for a nice steak dinner. The restaurant is simplistic with their menu & serve their signature item, steak! But if you're a veg they do have an option for you if you ask ;)!

^^Before heading to dinner Rachel gave me a bottle of champagne (my fav) & a sweet card. Best roommate ever? I think so.

^^ I also got this sweet video message from my friend Claudia in San Fran! Love her. 

^^Then I met up with these fine folks for dinner. That's a good lookin group!

^^Jane gave me the cutest card & candle. She said i'll always be a DC gal to her even though I am really from SLC ;).

^^ Then dinner was served! Before the steak they serve a really delicious salad. I didn't get any pictures of it because I was too busy eating it (sorry!) 

^^Earlier in the week I Tweeted Medium Rare to ask if they have a vegetarian option. I mentioned it was my birthday. They were very quick with their response & asked me to let them know when I was coming in. They love birthdays! 

I was presented with this sweet little treat. I am sure they do this for everyone but the fact that they reached out was great. They get in A+ in my book for that! If you're a steak fan like me & live in DC or visiting I highly recommend you check it out. 

^^It was a great night! I felt so much love from everyone. Thank you for making my birthday special. 26 is going to be a great year! What's a birthday tradition you have?

xo,

Emily

P.S. Sorry for the belated birthday post!