Friday after I got off work I headed home to cook dinner and pack for my trip to Raleigh. Jared and I made these delicious stuffed shells that of course required the use of the casserole dish again.
I quickly made a dessert for the tailgate (NC State vs Boston College)finished my glass of wine and headed off to bed. I was so eager to get back to the city I used to call home.
After a short two and a half hour drive I had made it! Audrey, Alyson, and I met up at Alyson's house before it was off to the tailgate. The tailgate was filled with champagne, beer, food, and of course friends. Unfortunately a few of us did not dress appropriately for the weather. Long sleeves and scarves (not summer scarves) in 80 degree weather?! What were we thinking?
We dined on BBQ sandwiches, sausage dip, and everything unhealthy - clearly not sticking to my
diet at a tailgate.
The short time we were in the game (due to the rain) I was able to capture this stunning photo of my friends Audrey and Alyson. Definitely will find a good place to put this in my house :)
The rain kind of dampened the mood (LOL) so we headed back to Alyson's and ordered pizza (ughhh I know more unhealthy food). After resting our feet and our livers we had to motivate ourselves to get it together and go out for our friend Katie's birthday.
The first stop was at Calvela a great Mexican restaurant that has SUPERB nachos and excellent margaritas. Unfortunately we were all still full from the pizza so there were no nachos to be eaten :(
But we did save room for margaritas.
After Calvela we headed to Capital City Tavern for some dancing, which was highly entertaining. We got there rather early so it wasn't as crowded, but once people (youngins) started packing in it was time to go.
Alyson, Charlie (long time friend), and I headed to Landmark - this was our jam the first couple of years out of college. The mood/scene is a little different and the beers are more expensive...but it was still fun going back. It had been a long day/night so after one beer we headed home.
The next day we went to brunch at Cameron Bar and Grill which was not my favorite. I was very disappointed that I had wasted a meal there while I was in Raleigh. Shortly after brunch I headed home because I was exhausted and wanted to catch the Panthers game - what a disappointment.
It was great seeing friends in Raleigh and to actually be in Raleigh (gah I love that place) even though it was for a short while. However, I will be back in a month for the NC State vs Wake Forest game!
So this is going to require more work on you part buuutt I would like the reciepes to your delicious casseroles. I can't wait to see the portrait of those two lovelies displayed in your home. Possibly the guest/ your daughters room? Although not as many ppl would get to appreciate it there.
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