Today: A tartey for the party.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]After having such a great run on the Harbor Walk last weekend, I thought it might be fun to bring a few pals along. Tina, Ali, Anne and I tackled six miles this morning, running from Southie to Charlestown and back. It’s sort of fun to hop from neighborhood to neighborhood in the rain.
I’ve been rather enamored with the waterfront lately; nothing makes me happier than a salty sea breeze. Besides cheese doodles. And my dog. And a few other things, too.
After our run, we enjoyed mimosas and brunch at our condo, while Clark and Murphy provided the entertainment. I found these fun Japanese vegetable cutters earlier this week and was excited to put them to use. I cut some fresh watermelon, honey dew melon and cucumbers into tiny flowers and tossed them with mozzarella and fresh basil. The perfect summer salad.
I also whipped up my first berry galette, a free form tarte perfect for showcasing the summer’s best blueberries, raspberries and–my favorite– blackberries. I used a Martha Stewart recipe for the dough, and sort of winged it from there. You know Martha would never steer you wrong. Clearly, this tartey was perfect for our little party.
Running with friends, towards a delightful brunch… now that’s how to train for a marathon.
Also On Tap for Today:
- Tore through another book, woot!
- How pretty are these cupcakes?
- Relaxing as the weekend winds down
Comments (5)
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic
August 7, 2011 at 3:28 pm
A tartey for the party – love it! The Japanese comes up with the cutest things, don’t they?
Bridget
August 7, 2011 at 9:13 pm
I just read Tina and Ali’s posts about today…looks like you guys had a blast!! And go you all for still running in today’s weather!! Totally inviting myself on the next run/brunch date
Emily @ A Cambridge Story
August 8, 2011 at 9:08 am
Good call on the veggie/fruit cutters!
Anne P
August 8, 2011 at 11:35 am
So much fun this weekend!
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