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!
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
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!!
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Happy belated birthday to Jon! Good to hear you had a nice day even though the weather sucked!
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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! =)
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!
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I am not a big fan of rhubarb. But taste buds change. I might give it a try. :)
Happy Birthday to J!!!
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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!
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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
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!!!
I haven’t had rhubarb pie in forever but I remember absolutely LOVING it. Mmmm…
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I’ve never once had rhubarb! I’ve always been afraid to try it1