I realize that the Peenie blog has been neglected the past few days. So has Peanut, unfortunately. Forgive me. My sincerest apologies (to both you and Peanut)! You see, I had quite a busy end to the week and a weekend out of town...
On Thursday, James and I went to the Grace Potter concert in Charlotte. Repeat after me: GIRL CRUSH. Sorry, James! But seriously. That woman is a total badass (don't tell Peenie I said badass) and I swear she has perfect pitch. If you've never seen her live, put it on your concert bucket list. Well worth the ticket price!
Any of you watch Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on the Food Network? Well, James and I (really, James should get credit cause this was his thing long before I came along) have gotten in the habit of going to some of the places that Guy Fieri visits on the show. So far, we've been to 3 in Charlotte. Cabo Fish Taco, Dish, and The Penguin. The first two did not disappoint, but my advice to you on The Penguin? Skip it.
(Side note: I realize that this blog might be in danger of becoming not only the Peanut blog, but also a food and restaurant review blog, but I just gotta! Besides, Peanut likes food, so it totally relates.)
The Penguin. Cute diner ambiance, but they didn't have this certain spinach salad that we both had been eyeing on the online menu, had no Diet Coke, no chicken (???!!!), and we waited for 30 minutes for food that never came. Needless to say, we left. Walked to Fuel Pizza around the corner and had slices of ricotta cheese pizza with heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil. Noms. Obviously recommend. And after the concert, we made another visit to Amelie's French Bakery (I think we're becoming regulars there--which I don't mind IN THE LEAST), and split pain au chocolate and an autumn-inspired latte. What I have to say about those: my beloved Camino Bakery in Winston-Salem makes a better pastry (shout-out!) and the latte was a little rich. But I heart Amelie's. It's fun and French AND open 24/7, so why would you not go? Oui, oui! C'est si bon.
On Friday and Saturday, mother dearest and I transported flowers and cake from Greensboro to Blowing Rock for the wedding of my godbrother, Aaron, to his (now) wife, Courtney, who told me at the wedding that she's a fan of the Peenie blog! So, here's a shout-out to Court. You were a beautiful bride (Peanut agrees--I showed her some pictures), and both Peanut and I thank you for following our adventures and cheering us on! We're cheering you and Aaron on in your new adventure, too!
On Sunday, I met James (long distance may be sucky, but we're making it work the foodie way) in Davidson for lunch at Toast Cafe (not one of Guy Fieri's, but YUM), and then we went to the Renaissance Festival. Yep, we're nerdy and we know it. Don't hate. And guess what? Even though it was 1,000 degrees outside, still SO fun! Go, friends, go! Both 4th grade Katy and 25 year-old Katy say the Renaissance Festival rocks (cause that's how long it's been).
So here's where Peanut comes into this weekend's events.
When I got home last night, she was sound asleep, but when I walked into the kitchen this morning for breakfast, the little nut practically jumped my bones cause she was so happy to see me! It was adorable.
"KATYYYYY! I missed youuuuu!"
So sweet.
And I missed her, too--just in case anyone was wondering!
I'll leave you with this:
My brother, Mitch, has been nominated for homecoming king this weekend at Appalachian State. And guess who he wants his escort to be? PEANUT! And although I don't know if that will actually happen, how cute is that thought? Just picture the little 92 year-old nut in her leopard jacket with freshly applied Orange Flip walking Mitch onto that field. Makes me grin from ear to ear just thinking about it!
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