In Good Company

This past weekend, Joey and I went out for a dinner date at one of Milwaukee’s finest steak houses, Carnevor. While I do love a great steak restaurant – I kind of hate the name of this one. It makes me feel barbaric – like a predator or a dinosaur. 

Anyway….I would say Carnevor is one of the swankiest establishments in Milwaukee – super dark when you walk in, good mood music, hostesses in sky-high heels and black mini skirts, and absolutely amazing cuisine. My favorite was the truffle mashed potatoes. I might have died a bit they were so good. I’m embarrassed to say Joey and I were in a total food comma once we got home – we both feel asleep with the lights on and in our clothes. Yes – the food is that good.

Also, when you dine at Carnevor, you are often in good company. As were we because in the brief time (about 2.5 hrs) that we were in the restaurant, so were Alfonso Soriano, Starlin Castro (both Cubs players), Rollie Fingers (famed Brewers pitcher known for his fancy mustache) and Jonathan Lucroy (Brewers catcher).

I guess you have to be a foodie or a sports fan to enjoy this post. However – if you ever find yourself in Milwaukee with a craving for a good steak or a celebrity/athlete sighting – make a stop at Carnevor and you might get both.

Must Have for Summer!

This past weekend I did a little shopping at one of my favorite retailers ;-) and I found these fabulous peep toes that I just have to share. Not only are they adorable, but they are super comfy and very affordable! They also go with everything and will be great for summer! I would describe them as a mix between a Toms wedge and Ralph Lauren espadrilles. 

 

Not to mention they are high enough to look great but they don’t kill you if you have to do a lot of walking.

They are available in black and a tan shimmer. Get them before they are gone!

Click here to check them out!

Meal Planning - So Smart!

As mentioned in my post below, Joey and I have been planning our meals out ahead of time and I wanted to share our “meal planner” document. Of course, like all good things, I found it on Pinterest.

It has been super helpful for grocery shopping because we don’t buy food that ends up going bad before we eat it – which seemed to be a habitual problem we've experienced before. Now we save money and time just by using this little gem! Amazing huh?

Click Here to link to the meal planner document!

Grandma Style Dinner

Joey and I have been trying to plan out our meals for the week each Sunday. So far, it’s been great!

And because of our recent bout of cold weather, we decided to cook up a classic! Grandma style.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients:

2.5-4 pound chuck roast (depending on how many you plan to feed.)

salt and pepper to taste

1 packet dry onion soup mix

1 cup water

1 stalk celery, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

1 onion, chopped

3 potatoes, peeled and cubed (I like a lot of potatoes so we thew in a few more!)

Directions:

1. Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. Brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.

2. Place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery. NOTE: If you are going to be gone all day, follow above. If you are going to be home while this cooks, I would recommend throwing the carrots in mid way through – because they get very soft.

3. Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours. Enjoy!

She Was Really Pretty

Pretty girl at the nail salon a few tables over from me: “Yeah – so I went on a date with this guy the other night. He was really nice but he kept correcting me!”

Girl’s Friend: “Correcting you? About what?”

Pretty Girl: “Well, I was talking about the separation between capital and state – and he was like, ‘It’s church.’"

(Silence as Pretty Girl and Girl's Friend sit pondering....)

Pretty Girl: "Is it really church? Separation between state and church? I totally thought it was capitol.”

Me in my head: It’s a good thing she is pretty.