Today was the birthday for the love of my life. Ammon was so sweet that in the morning he prepared a breakfast for Lily, which you can see in this picture.
In the morning, Lily walked Basil and met a new friend, an older gentleman who was very nice and showed her all around his garden. She got great ideas!
After being inspired by yesterday’s salad, Lily decided to make a Nicoise salad after Basil’s walk. She had so much fun cooking. She has really been on a roll lately. In the past week, she has made eggplant rollitini, potato leak soup, yesterday’s cobb salad and now nicoise salad. She told me all her cooking lately has made her so happy and today was no exception.
I worked today, but stole some extra time to just be around and help clean kitchen messes and grill the tuna etc.
It was so fun having Clark around, and he made bread that was a hit for everyone.
The salad was sensational, as was the potato leak soup that Lily made. It also felt so festive, full and fun to have so many wonderful guests for Lily’s birthday. In addition to our household, we had Clark, Georgia, Amy, and her four kids. We all talked and had a wonderful time and enjoyed ice-cream cake for desert. We could hear the kids outside having a wonderful time while the grown-ups chatted inside.
I’m so grateful that Lily had such a wonderful birthday. I’m celebrating with her tomorrow at Grappa in Park City, but I’m so glad that Lily enjoyed cooking so much today, and I’m so grateful for all the guests who made things feel so special.
Lily, you are the love of my life, and I hope your 39th years is your best yet!!