05 July 2011

Weekend Update| July 5, 2011

Did you all have a good holiday weekend? I tell you, nothing feels better than getting paid to sit on your duff for 8 hours. Well, an 8 hour massage might feel better...

We enjoyed our weekend and had company (my mom and step-dad) over for part of it. We had a great time talking and knocking around town. We're not big "July 4th people." We don't buy fire works and I try to stay away from looking like a giant American flag. I think our desserts were as patriotic as it got...and that was because lately I've been cooking up a storm with raspberries and blueberries. 

Here's our weekend in pictures...


John's homemade raspberry/blueberry muffins for Saturday morning. YUM!


Stray cats enjoying our patio.



My first try at a homemade berry tart. I didn't like it, but everyone else did...





My mom and David at Bosphorus (our favorite Turkish place) in Winter Park, FL.



Turkish Coffee.


My new favorite wine. I had at least 4 glasses this weekend (which is a lot for me.)







Did you do anything fun this holiday weekend?
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30 comments:

  1. Caitlin PyleJuly 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    i <3 moscato!

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  2. Meghan @ Wishful ThinkingJuly 5, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Oh those muffins have just made me very hungry! Also really loved the look of the berry tart! Your mom and you look so much alike! So cute!

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  3. Danielle Oakey InteriorsJuly 5, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Looks like a blast, I need to learn how to make a berry tart. They are my husbands favorite!

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  4. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}July 5, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Danielle- We got the recipe from Williams-Sonoma. Everyone really enjoyed it, so I'm sure your hubby would.

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  5. christinelovestotravelJuly 5, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    What a wonderful weekend you had!

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  6. The Olive Tree BlogJuly 5, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    yum, yum, yum on that tart!!

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  7. whitney johnsonJuly 5, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    those muffins and that tart look delicious! if my husband saw this he'd be so jealous that i didn't make him any yummy treats for the holiday! haha :) happy 4th!

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  8. Leslie *Fresh Out of Lemons*July 5, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Oh wow, you mom looks like she could be your older sister! And Moscato is one of my favorites!

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  9. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}July 5, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Leslie and Meghan- Yes, we look a lot alike. I hope I age as well as she has!!!

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  10. AlexaJuly 5, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Ok, your tart looks amazing...even if you didn't like it!
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  11. amy graceJuly 5, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    The tart looks beautiful! And you look so much like your mom!! :)

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  12. SavannahJuly 5, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    All those treats look amazing, yum! and the kitties are too cute :)

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  13. fashion provocateurJuly 5, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    mmm everything looks so delicious mmm and so true those cats are too cute!!!

    xx

    fashion provocateur.

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  14. Tamra {ever swoon}July 5, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    your first try on a tart, looks professional!!! I'm thoroughly impressed. Love your patriotic food.

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  15. StefaniaJuly 5, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    mmmm..the berry tart! looks so tasty and delicious!!! ^^ really nice blog! :)

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  16. Stephanie @ henry happenedJuly 5, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Oh, I want to try that wine ... and that tart! It looks so pretty, why did you not like it? Those stray cats are adorable too - did they stick around?

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  17. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}July 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Stephanie- I didn't like the crust...it had a bitter flavor to me, but everyone else thought it tasted like a sugar cookie.

    The cats are always around. Especially when I'm cooking. They beg at my window. :)

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  18. henning loveJuly 5, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    hi hannah,
    i just started following you and love your blog. the berry tart looks amazing and what a perfect 4th of July dessert, red white and blue! looking forward to more great posts from you.
    meg
    henninglove.blogspot.com

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  19. ValJuly 5, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    The muffins look great and I love that wine.

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  20. AmYaroundthecornerJuly 5, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    What lovely pictures to commemorate a wonderful weekend :) I love the picture of the cats on your patio! I just "discovered" moscato a couple weekends ago,also - and it's all ready a favorite :)

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  21. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    It is lovely to see you taking photos of people Hannah! And of course I adore that picture of you too.

    Jon and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary this weekend. He actually took me to the TX city called Abilene because I blogged about this boutique called Betty & June and about the unbelievable graphic designer who resides there. It was a wonderful weekend!

    Clearly you have a very inviting patio! I think my dog would love to lounge there just as much as I would!

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  22. Jenna LeeJuly 5, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    The pic of the kitties is ADORABLE! Loving it

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  23. KarenaJuly 5, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Hannah your berry Tart looks delish and I am sure it was!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Do come and enter my giveaway from the Shabby Apple!!

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  24. bon bonJuly 6, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    those cats make themselves right at home! and they appear pretty unphased that you're taking their picture...are you sure they aren't stuffed?

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  25. Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect!July 6, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    You and your mom look like sisters! Your fruit tart looks amazing and I'm sure it was super delicious!

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  26. jaclyn @ thelateafternoonJuly 6, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    the berry tart and muffins look so delicious! it looks like you had a wonderful weekend! i spent my holiday weekend enjoying the outdoors as much as possible - we hiked, picnicked, and played games on the beach!

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  27. Vanisha @ Vanisha's Life In...FijiJuly 6, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    That wine is delicious, we love it too! Congratulations on the tart! I don't think I could whip up something like that!

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  28. Bird Bug PugJuly 6, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    all that food looks yummy~ great that your hubby bakes too!

    those cats look like my best friend's, Smoothy and Fluffy

    moscato is delish

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  29. Colleen / Inspired to ShareJuly 6, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    I just tried Moscato this weekend too!! So yummy.

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  30. MeryemJuly 19, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I would adoooore to do a make up on your beautiful eyes!

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