Riot and Frolic

a mostly ballroom dance, but also a bunch of other stuff, blog

– made chicken makhani and garlic naan for my bestie's "birthday" dinner.  

 

lots o' homemade naan

 

Everything was pretty decent tasting, though I'll be messing around with the recipes a bit (could that naan BE any more dense?).  The makhani was surprisingly simple to make (like making marinara sauce) once I had all the ingredients.  But son-of-a-biscuit, if I didn't forget one of the most important ones.  What the hell?  Because "Madras curry" looks so much like  "garam masala"?  Hmph.  

– taxes done and refund on it's way.  Yay!  Refund!  2012 and our missing first floor bathroom go together like explosions and Michael Bay.  

-  a date, a date, a real date!  The G and I went to dinner at Hazel's, near my old 'hood.  I had imagined it more upscale than it turned out to be and I mean that in a good way.  We had an appetizer, two entrees, and beer for under $40!  You MUST get the jalapeño vinaigrette on your salad or for your french fries or just drink it because it is awesome.  AWESOME!  Also, their sweet potato fries are worth writing in a blog about.  See?  I just did.  

– proof that there are nerds who can do a decent crossover break, as requested.  

 

not a bad crossover break

 

Eden Prairie Center is the best mall [ever]!  We might have to move to Eden Prairie now.  (If anyone else gets this joke, congratulations.  It's you and me.)  

Anyhoo, if you need your iPhone fixed (like you shattered the glass, perhaps), check out the iDoctor.  There are a few delightfully-geeky guys (I bet they have hot wives) who will replace broken pieces or soup up your phone with custom colored glass.  

 

play mat- Nemo!

 

 

the Zoo
– the largest sandwich ever.  Thank you, Burger Moe's.  Thank you.
Father Kevin's favorite sandwich
– looking for more dance rants?  Don't worry.  They're a-comin'.  Pictures included.  Very official.

 

– a 5 mile run.  What.  What?  Yes.  5.  It's an insane amount of steps for someone who couldn't run a block without stopping two years ago. 

new Brooks PureConnect

So, have some awesome new shoes.

Channing Tatum barefoot

he does NOT star in Chronicle

 

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2 responses to “List of Last Week’s Labors of Love”

  1. Garry Schumacher Avatar

    I enjoyed your comment on the Idoctor 🙂 I am the owner and got a kick out of the hot wife comment. I like to think so! The other guys there I would say are very fortunate too – as I’ve had the pleasure to dine with both families (the kindness runs deep). Hopefully you don’t break your phone, but if you do please keep us in mind.

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  2. Kate Bratt Avatar

    OMG, The iDoctor found me! And he’s hilarious!

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