Did everyone have a good weekend? I sure did! Well… I did before SNA (Sunday night anxiety) got to me. Anyone else get that? Needless to say, I’m not quite ready to start another week yet. I figure I can ease into it by taking one more look at the weekend.
Friday: Kevin and I recently booked a trip to Barcelona and Prague, and to celebrate, I created a Spanish meal. It was gazpacho, fresh bread, and Trader Joe’s Spanish cheese sampler (Cabra al Vino, Iberico, and Manchego).
Of course, we enjoyed this with Toro tempranillo outside on the porch.
Sunday: I needed something lean yet fun. I found this recipe from Trader Joe’s website, but I made some changes (big surprise, right?). I omitted the bacon and used 1 (heaping) TBS of Earth Balance instead. I also used celery instead of leeks since I needed celery later in the week anyway.
Major yum. I didn’t measure my spices, but I threw in rosemary, garlic powder, and some thyme.
Let’s celebrate that trip just a little more, shall we?
- Been to Barcelona or Prague? If so, what’s a must-see or must-do?
- How was your weekend?
April 16, 2012 at 7:19 am
That TJ’s recipe you made on Sunday looks so yummy! Glad you had a nice weekend girl!
April 16, 2012 at 8:08 am
we need to celebrate the weekend together sometime. sounds perfect.
April 16, 2012 at 8:58 am
Awesome…you will love both places – Barcelona is SO awesome and HUGE….we only had 2 days so we did the hop on – hop off bus thing and it worked awesomely…Here is my Barcelona post link… http://thehinzadventures.blogspot.com/2011/11/barcelona-in-black-and-white.html
So many amazing things to take pics of too – great tapas, cool old churches,delicious vino and friendly people to meet.
Prague is also amazing…lots of walking there too and the castles are amazing!
Glad you had a good weekend girl….any time a vacation gets planned makes it a good weekend!
xoxo from Trinidad
http://www.thehinzadventures.com/2012/04/giving-thanks-week-38.html
April 16, 2012 at 9:56 am
Never been to Barcelona or Prague but I’ve heard Prague is amazing!
My weekend was fun but went by too quick!
April 16, 2012 at 10:15 am
Ahh I love Barcelona!! Although I have to admit, every single time I have been there I have either been working and/or ridiculously drunk so I can’t remember any of the cute little restaurants / places I visited! I seriously have the memory of a goldfish! :/ You will have an awesome time though, fo sho!!
April 16, 2012 at 11:18 am
Ha, I’ll have to take tons of pictures so that I remember everything!
April 16, 2012 at 10:24 am
I am super jealous!!!! My mom and sister went to Barcelona, and they LOVED it
Have a great time.
April 16, 2012 at 10:31 am
Barcelona is amazing! My fiancé and I went there On our first vacation together! Go to the normal sights like sacred familia and Los rambles but also try to rent bikes and bike through Olympic park – we did it with just a map so much fun! Also if u have a full day to spare take public transit to Montserrat and hike up the mountain. It’s an old monastery literally built into the side of the mtns. H e fun I’m jealous!
April 16, 2012 at 11:19 am
Thanks, that monastery sounds very unique!
April 16, 2012 at 11:28 am
Sounds like an amazing trip – can I hide in your suitcase?!
Prague is gorgeous, you’re going to love it. Bring a huge SD card for your camera, you’re going to be taking a lot of pictures. The St Charles Bridge, the castle (largest in Europe), and just the streets are incredible. I want to go back now!
April 16, 2012 at 11:54 am
I totally get “SNA” too! It’s the worst — both my husband and I are no fun to be around once it hits about 3p each Sunday before a work week. We’re trying to combat it by getting froyo at that time..ha!
April 16, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Ahh that’s so exciting about your trip! I’ve never been to Europe, but I’m seriously dying to go! When is it booked for?
My weekend consisted of studying and writing an exam… but I went out for sushi after, so that made it better!
April 16, 2012 at 6:43 pm
I am sooo jealous!!!
April 16, 2012 at 7:36 pm
My weekend was great! I totally get SNA too. Boo
April 23, 2012 at 9:36 am
I live in Barcelona, so I can share some MUST list.
I recommend to see: Sagrada Familia, Gaudi park, Picasso museum, La Ramblas (the craziest street ever), different Tapas restaurants, Citadella park, walk around in Placa Catalunya, Placa Espana, Passeig de Gracia.
Have fun
April 23, 2012 at 10:37 am
Thanks so much! I hate to admit that I’m almost as excited about the tapas as I am about the sights. Ha
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