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J’s birthday

October 20, 2009 filed under: fun!, my so-called life, weekend

Sunday was J’s birthday. The weather, well,  wasn’t worth mentioning – if I think about the fact that we spent Js birthday last year at a Pumpkin Patch in the sun, me wearing a tank top and flip flops, I want to scream “let’s just not talk about it”.

J had “requested” Triple Berry Pie for his birthday, so we had picked up a pie at Marie Callendar’s on Saturday. We were both looking forward to some birthday cake on Sunday afternoon – á la mode, of course – and the Triple Berry Pie, which actually turned out to be Rhubarb pie due to a little screw up at the bakery, I suppose , was delicious! :) So delicious that J wants to get Rhubarb pie next time on purpose :) Talk about a blessing in disguise! I would have never thought of buying a Rhubarb pie (although I do like rhubarb). Try it, it’s really good!

Anyway, we also decided to go out for a hot vanilla steamer later (can’t beat that in the cold!) and went out to dinner at “La Trattoria Bohemia” – a Czech-Italian Restaurant. Interesting combination, yes?
We had Bruschetta as an appetizer and then I had “Bayerisches Gulasch” (Bavarian Goulash) with Flour Dumplings. Some of the suppossedly Czech dishes were awfully German, if you ask me ;)
The goulash was very good, although I am repeatedly surprised by the fact that the term “Bavarian” in a dish’s title seems to be an excuse to use caraway seeds (which I will eat, but am not a big fan of). I found it in “Bavarian Rye Bread” (which I don’t think originally has caraway seeds in it), and so did I in the goulash. I think the taste of caraway seeds is always a little overpowering, but otherwise it was really good.
J stayed with the Italian part of the menu and ordered Spaghetti with Italian sausage.

It was a nice and quiet birthday – just the two of us!

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  1. Susanne says

    October 20, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Uhh, I hate caraway seeds. In everything. Not bavarian at all, by the way.

    Glad you had a nice birthday with/for Jon.
    Love you

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  2. Steffi says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    Urgh, I hate the caraway seeds too. In my opinion they don’t belong into anything!!

    I am late, but please give Jon my belated Birthday wishes!!
    .-= Steffi´s last blog ..Protected: Quote No. 1 =-.

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  3. Antje says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    Happy belated birthday to Jon! Good to hear you had a nice day even though the weather sucked!
    .-= Antje´s last blog ..Protected: THE ODDS ARE GOOD =-.

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  4. steffisn says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:03 am

    san! it’s been forever since i last commented on your blog. i always read your posts and think to myself “i’ll leave a comment later when i have more time”. yeah… that never happens. my baby girl is high maintenance and i have very little free time. i do read ech and every one of your posts though and enjoy them. just thought i’d let you know. glad your husband had a nice birthday! =)

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  5. Maribeth says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:45 am

    Sounds fun. Not a caraway seed person either. But LOVE rhubarb pie. In fact I have a great recipe that is easy if you want it.
    Happy Birthday to J!
    .-= Maribeth´s last blog ..A Busy Start To My Week =-.

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  6. Stefanie says

    October 21, 2009 at 5:50 am

    I am not a big fan of rhubarb. But taste buds change. I might give it a try. :)

    Happy Birthday to J!!!
    .-= Stefanie´s last blog ..Project: Entry Way. =-.

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  7. Carolina says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:24 am

    Sounds lovely!!

    I’ve always heard of rhubarb…but never tried. Upon your suggestion, I think I will!

    I don’t know anything about Bavarian food…so thanks for the scoop on that!
    .-= Carolina´s last blog ..Insomnia Will Make You Do Silly Things =-.

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  8. kim says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:10 am

    happy (belated) b-day, J. i was thinking of you guys on sunday but never even went online because i was busy all day. sending a belated hug though and it does sound like a nice b-day. quiet but very nice – and yummy :) xoxo

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  9. ute says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:34 am

    Oh my gosh I LOVE everything rhubarb. YUM I make really good rhubarb cake. If you ever come by I make one for you guys :) So glad you had a great day sounds really nice and cozy. Goulasch LECKER!!!

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  10. Terra says

    October 22, 2009 at 9:35 am

    I haven’t had rhubarb pie in forever but I remember absolutely LOVING it. Mmmm…
    .-= Terra´s last blog ..Why, hello little soapbox… =-.

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  11. Twenty Four At Heart says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    I’ve never once had rhubarb! I’ve always been afraid to try it1

    Reply

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