I didn't get around to posting on the Solstice, but I did celebrate it with a hike with Barb in the Tucson Mountains on a very non-wintery day here in the desert. We hiked the Mosaic Trial with a side hike up to Bactrian Summit at Barb's urging. I read the sign as "bacteria," but Barb remembered that "bactrian camels" have two humps and we had to climb two hills to get to the peak.
The night before we tried a new Mexican restaurant, Victoria's, for my birthday and it was excellent! They served some of the best green chicken enchiladas I've every had -- and I've had a lot. The cilantro rice was also delicious.
Then they surprised us with a free slice of birthday cake because Barb mentioned that it was my birthday. It was a chocolate version of the traditional Mexican tres leches ("three milk") cake with sweet whipped cream and it was wonderful.
Not so wonderful was my latest attempt at a pretty holiday recipe. I rarely make cutout cookies and these ones were scary! I have no piping skills, but I did manage a decent squiggle.
Today was lunch on the back patio under blue skies and warm temps. It's going to cool off for Christmas, but only into the 60s. I'm not complaining! My sister is coming down from the chilly, rainy Northwest for Christmas and I hope the blue skies hold out for her visit.
Have a colorful day
3 comments:
Oh my, what a HUGE and delicious looking entree and the cake looks mouthwatering. Good thing you hiked the next day! Enjoy the visit from your sister.
Sounds like you had a lovely birthday and the hike must have been a nice challenge to burn off calories, lol! Hope you and your sister have a sunny and warm visit!
That food looks amazing! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
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