Is really fun. I’m in full swing for the concert season and have been having a ton of fun with friends recently, so I thought I’d share a few pics. So it all happened one day last year on the way back from a rehearsal in north Jersey. My friend Brian and I (the two Philadelphians in Antioch Chamber Ensemble) stumbled upon what looked to be a dive. Being the consumate foodie that he is, Brian said. “I want to go in.” The rest is history.
My Italian soda was lime, his was watermelon.
and it was THIS. This most magnificent, fresh and delectable tomatoe pie we had ever had. Something we had completely stubled upon in the middle of nowhere that blew our minds one year ago. We have been waiting so long to get back here and experience it again. Not sure if we would expect the same thing, we once again were not disappointed.
we decided this time to go for more toppings. The first time we had spinach and mushrooms. This time we opted for spinach, mushrooms, olives, carmelized onions and prosciutto, but it is the tomatoes. The perfectly steamed Roma tomatoes that MAKE this pie. You can taste the freshness which makes all of the difference. It was and is the best pie I have ever tasted.
Then came rehearsal…Crazy kids:
Yes…this is all somewhat normal. What do you want, we are crazy musicians. Cameras are not off limits in this ensemble!
Then yesterday:
brunch with a friend…
our table…
snapping a picture of myself while I wait for my friend…
snapping a picture of my cappuccino while I wait for my friend…
my friend arrives and I EAT!
while he plays! Ladies…he is single!! Wonder why? LOL! By this point you are wondering why I have so many man friends! LOL! I just do…no games and we get along fantastically. Maybe because I have two brothers.
after lunch I strolled to my friend’s store.
took in the wares and was really in search of linen napkins. None were to be found, but there were lots of pretty doilies!
BUT I TOTALLY SCORED ON THIS!!!!!! How amazing is this?? Picked it up for Sophie’s room re-do!!! My friend says everyone has been asking if it is for sale and she keeps saying no, but when I asked…she said “I don’t know what you do to me Becky!” $30.00 later, it was mine! THANKS VALERIE!
So there it is. My crazy last couple of days in pictures! Hope you had as much fun looking as I have had living it.
How cute – that ironwork looks so PTI!!!!
Will have to try that restaurant as I often come through that area on my way to visit family in SE PA. Actually, I do remember driving past it as I had to detour along River Road at one point!
LOVE that iron piece, too cool! I have to say, that from your pics, it looks like you have the most fun EVER!! (:
Have you ever – or will you consdider – posting a video on your blog of you singing? Mostly we come to see your cards but now I’m curious:)
Well, Becky, now it seems that Mindy and I are just going to have to take a road trip to sample these delicacies. That pizza looks fantastic. And what fun you had. Makes the work worth it.
Cheryl
What a fun post!Loved seeing your outings and all the yummy food! BTW, adorable self portrait….
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Ahh…I see we have similar taste in food and drink! We can eat pie and french toast and drink cappuccinos any day. You can keep the lime italian soda…I’ll take your friend’s watermelon ;]
Love your pics and your little storyline…so clever
Your self portrait is absolutely adorable and I’m 100% with you on having guy friends. They ARE easier! LOL
Where is your friends store??? Looks so cute, would love to stop by and shop myself!
italian sodas are too yummy! what a day you had. Where’s your friend’s shop btw?
loved the photos of a fun time! loved the self portrait! enjoyed your day vicariously!!!! thanks for sharing!
Becky this looks so scrumptious…..I feel my gluteii expanding as I look. Your friend is very cute….I love guys like that…in fact I married one. TFS!
you look like you would be so much fun to hang out with! and your friends look like they would be a blast to be around. the food looked yummy and i would love to check out your friend’s shop. enjoyed the pics!
I enjoyed everything I saw. Like everyone else already said, the food looked to die for, the drinks looked refreshing and warming, your friends are the kind of friends I enjoy myself….cute and silly. Love male friends and YES they can be much easier. I rather enjoyed myself here. Your pictures tell a story and I enjoyed all of it. Thanks for sharing.
Will you post a picture of Sophie’s room redo when complete?
I love the ironwork and am curious to seee how you use it.
Great blog it’s now added to my favourites.
hi becky! i love your blog and follow it constantly! please share the name and location of your friends store as well as that fabulous pizza place! it looks sooooo good i see a road trip in my future! thanks for sharing and for all our inspiration!