We brainstormed for quite a bit to come up with the menu and decorations shown in today’s post on TheKitchn.

I put links to the recipes we used in the post, which you can also find on my ...]]> Christy turned 30 last month and we held a novel-themed “Wordy Thirty” party.

We brainstormed for quite a bit to come up with the menu and decorations shown in today’s post on TheKitchn.

I put links to the recipes we used in the post, which you can also find on my site here in the entrees, desserts, and drinks sections. Those darn Turkish delights took for-eeeever but they came out amazing. My personal favorite was the yummy Plum cake though, which is something I think we’ll be making again and again. Mmmm….cake.

Well, he roasted a pig of course.

I’ve heard a lot about this roasting pig ...]]> Christy’s friend Brett Spangler had a birthday party a couple month’s ago. He’s a foodie kind-of-guy, makes his own vanilla, infuses his liquors, and doesn’t need recipes. So what did he do for his birthday?

Well, he roasted a pig of course.

I’ve heard a lot about this roasting pig thing, but have never had a chance to partake in it myself. Needless to say, I was hyped about the experience.

Brett put his pig in a Caja China, with hot coals over top, and let that baby roast for a few hours. When the pig was done, it glowed with bright red flaky skin.

He sliced up some servings, and people were off with whole plates full of tender pork goodness. I got to do one of these.

We then finished it off with some dessert genius. Brownie + Chocolate Chip Cookie + Oreo = This…

It tasted just as good as it sounds. This has to get on my short-list of “What I’ve Got to Make” as well.

Is it just me or do birthday parties just get better with age?

After posting the Comic Con pictures, realized I hadn’t yet posted pictures from Halloween.

Christy went along with my idea of doing an Iron Man theme together. I dressed up like Tony Stark complete with Arc Reactor, and she was the Black Widow complete with Spandex!

Our friends John and Bri ...]]>

After posting the Comic Con pictures, realized I hadn’t yet posted pictures from Halloween.

Christy went along with my idea of doing an Iron Man theme together.
I dressed up like Tony Stark complete with Arc Reactor, and she was the Black Widow complete with Spandex!

Our friends John and Bri dressed as Scarface and Strawberry Shortcake, respectively. Mr. Blurrycam was on hand for photos.

We went to a cool house party in central Austin, jammed out to some DJ-spun beats, and were entertained by all the various other creative costumes out there. Especially you, Animal!

The Most Interesting Man Alive was also in attendance.

We had a lot of fun. But unfortunately, nobody played Party Anthem and nobody dressed like the $ robot from the video. Tear.

We heard a lot of good things about the place, so were excited to try it.

We tried a ...]]> A long while back (I’m a little behind on blogging for my personal site, if you haven’t noticed) me and Christy went to Contigo with good ol’ friends John and Bri.

We heard a lot of good things about the place, so were excited to try it.

We tried a sampling of items from the burgers, sliders, white bean dip, charcuterie, sausage, cocktails, beer and dessert (of course!).

Everything is artisan-made; simple, fresh, homemade, delicious. The place is no frills, like the community-seating benches. Chill like some hanging string lights over a cool night sky. And as dominant as our awesome waitress who had some great recommendations. The place is kind of like Black-Star Coop meets 24 diner. Cash Money!

Check it out next time you’re in the mood for some laid back cuisine. I know we’ll be back.

The pics…

Pimm's Cup (some random guy thought it was called 'Pimp Cup')

This little guy really has a thing for music and performing, so his parent’s made him a cool guitar cake.

We got him an inflatable guitar in his favorite color.

And he had ...]]> I know I’m getting to this late (VERY late), but here’s some pics of Santiago’s 2nd Birthday party.

This little guy really has a thing for music and performing, so his parent’s made him a cool guitar cake.

We got him an inflatable guitar in his favorite color.

And he had one heck of a birthday party with a special performance by his grand-dad, Pedro. [Click the movie button below to see]

Happy 2nd Birthday Santiago, you’re almost 5.